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Maiysha

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Maiysha’s This Much Is True, the first release out this summer on the UFO/Ryko-distributed Eusonia label, marks the arrival of a striking new figure in the presently up-for-grabs realm of contemporary soul music. The debut album from the Brooklyn-based writer/artist is elegant and intelligent, hook-laden and envelope-pushing; no wonder Maiysha and producer, co-writer, Eusonia founder Scott Jacoby prefer to describe their joint creation as progressive soul. The songs on This Much Is True are rooted in the classic soul acts that first gave Maiysha her love of music- musicians like Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind & Fire, Chaka Kahn, and others. But that sound is just the starting point for a disc that seamlessly blends hip-hop, pop, R&B, rock, jazz, cabaret, funk, drum and bass, and even the odd opera sample into a mesmerizing whole. Anchored by Maiysha’s seductive voice, perceptive lyrics, rarefied technical skill and acute emotional authenticity, every track on the album surprises with unexpected cross-pollinations of genres: an ethereal operatic descant gives way to yearning vocals and a drum’n’bass rhythm on the infectious “Over My Head”; metal guitars add a jolt of electricity to a languid melody on “Wanna Be”; Santana-like organs and guitar bring smoky depth to a feisty stop-and-start groove on “Orbit.” Maiysha even performs a revelatory roadhouse-blues live version of Peter Gabriel’s classic tune “Sledgehammer”. The 12 original compositions on This Much Is True come from Maiysha’s own life experiences: growing up in Minneapolis and Chicago as a “Cosby kid” (with a family she describes as “the Huxtables”); her studies in musical theater at Sarah Lawrence college; teaching drama at an NYC grammar school; modeling to pay off college debt; overcoming troubled relationships, and realizing her dream of launching a singing career.

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“This songstress’s soulful sound incorporates hip-hop, jazz and funk that is just as comfortable on the dance floor as at a backyard barbecue." - NEWSWEEK
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TV Guide Interview

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Member Since: 2/23/2006
Band Website: maiysha.com
Band Members: "Wanna Be" Music Video

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My Blog

Maiysha Video interview on Thisisrealmusic.com

Thisisrealmusic.com caught up with Maiysha to chat about her new single, the Grammy nod, her childhood and much more:http://www.thisisrealmusic.com/articles/40409/maiysha.p hpMaiysha on iLike - Add iLi...
Posted by on Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:38:00 GMT

TV Guide Channel's Maiysha: Road to the Grammys

The TV Guide Channel followed Maiysha on her way to the Grammys:http://www.hulu.com/watch/65834/mvids-maiysha-road-t o-the-grammysMaiysha on iLike - Add iLike to your MySpace
Posted by on Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:41:00 GMT

Better Late Than Never (I Hope)? The Recap...

Scott Jacoby (Eusonia president, and my producer, on the right), friends and me at one of our MANY pre-Grammy parties...Seems like I always find myself in this position with you: apologizing for my lo...
Posted by on Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:31:00 GMT

Chase - remix available

Maiysha's hit song 'Chase' was remixed by producer Josh Harris and is now available on beatport!https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release /detail/157151/chaseMaiysha on iLike - Add iLike to y...
Posted by on Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:45:00 GMT

Maiysha interview LIVE NOW!

Check out Maiysha's interview NOW!Maiysha on iLike - Add iLike to your MySpace
Posted by on Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:09:00 GMT

ASCAP "Audio Portraits" Features Maiysha!

Hear the stories that inspired some of the songs on "This Much Is True:" on this acclaimed series' portrait of Maiysha!ASCAP Audio Portraits: Maiysha
Posted by on Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:05:00 GMT

Home for the Holidays, Pt. 2

..We're barely a week into this brand new year, but I must say, I'm feeling more than a bit brand new myself, thanks to one of my best decisions as of late: to spend a little time right here at home f...
Posted by on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:14:00 GMT

Take a Peek at Maiysha's Pre-Grammy Diet!

Pizza, burgers, shakes, and...fried chicken? It's not what you think, but it's all there in Maiysha's NY Diet, featured today on "Grub Street" in New York Magazine Online...Maiysha's NY Diet
Posted by on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:31:00 GMT

In-Depth Interview with Maiysha on Soulbounce.com!

Hear about the making of "This Much Is True," the story behind "Sledgehammer", and what Maiysha would love to do next.... Behind the Groove with Maiysha
Posted by on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:27:00 GMT

PopMatters Picks: The Best Music of 2008, by PopMatters Staff

PopMatters.com puts Maiysha in their top R&B artists of 2008!http://www.popmatters.com/pm/feature/66178-the-best-rb- of-2008Maiysha on iLike - Add iLike to your MySpace
Posted by on Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:34:00 GMT