Purple Haze

Haze? Who is behind it? Sheikia S. Norris, lyrically known as Purple Haze...The New Shade of Love, was born in the birthplace of hip-hop, The Bronx. She currently resides in Newark, New Jersey. After graduating from Johnson C. Smith in Charlotte, North Carolina, Sheikia bravely manifested dreams into reality by becoming a song writer, recording rap artist and spoken word performer.Since recording her first rap demo at the age of sixteen, Purple has matured into a bona fide rap artist and performer. Fearlessly and seemingly without effort, Purple shares her new perspective of exploring the inner core to the out surface of life. Through her music, she challenges her audience of listeners to do the same. Her natural ease on stage holds the attention of the crowds as she engages them in each unique, memorable performance. Using her voice to stimulate audience movement and positive thoughts, she also encourages and motivates people to embrace lifes inevitable changes along with its innumerable lessons. Bridging the generation gap in hip-hop, enthusiasts of this art form seem to appreciate her energy and clever deliverance of truth. Although heavily influenced by some of the most amazing women in raps history, Lyte, Lauren, Latifah and Lisa Left Eye, Purple has mastered her own rich style of spitting lyrics with power and substance.It is Purple's intention to share her gift with the world and use her music to elevate global consciousness and self-awareness and challenge us all to not only do more, but also BE more. Purple draws much inspiration from an eclectic group of artists such as Prince, Stevie Wonder, KRS-One, Baby Face, Frankie Beverly, Elton John and TLC. She aspires to collaborate with the legend Aretha Franklin and talents such as Mike Phillips and Goapele.The eagerly anticipated independent album, "pH Balance" is expected to be released in 2008. Recognizing the influence of her gift along with respecting the power of music, Purple is ready the reveal what is behind the Haze! P.S.A. / Purple Service Announcement...written by Shantey L. Wilson