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Shayla

Shayla

About Me

I began singing as an infant, humming myself to sleep in my crib, annoying my aunt who eventually became the person to push my singing into what I have become today. (Thanks to Keely who locked the car door until I sang every day before I was allowed to get in the car to go to school from age 2 or 3 and up) I have always loved to perform because I want to give my audience what they've been missing! I started my real education in music when I played the alto saxophone in elementary school and continued through high school becoming the 1st chair tenor saxophonist of my high school's jazz band. (I also doubled as the vocalist for the band) Because I was always a band geek hahaha, kidding, the only choirs I ever participated in were in church which is truly my roots, singing Gospel music. I love Gospel music above all types. I see Gospel as the genre with the best voices/vocalists in the business. My musical background consists of all types from Gospel, Soul, Jazz, R&B, Blues, Hip-hop, Raggaeton, Salsa and the list goes on. I love being versatile and eccentric, having influences from all over including Ohio, Memphis, Pennsylvania, Chicago, Puerto Rico, New York, etc. In my many years of adoring music, I've studied and immitated the best including Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Mariah Carey, Kim Burrell, Yolanda Adams, Aretha Franklin and more. I've performed with Anthony Hamilton at the Fox Theatre in Detroit and at the Apollo for P. Diddy. I was a regular performer for Penn State sporting events and fundraisers. I've reached audiences in various talent shows in the U.S., the Miss Teen Ohio Pageant, Miss Black Penn State Pageant, and Miss Latina Penn State Pageant. Now, as I record my upcoming single and album you can find me at Craig Derry's vocal class enjoying the voices of my many talented and blessed friends of NYC. I'm always singing God’s praises in various churches and I'm a featured vocalist and background vocalist for many upcoming artists in NYC. I'm a singer and song writer who enjoys pouring my heart into my music. So hit me up if you're in love with music like I am. I'm a very passionate performer and I look forward to performing in a town near you very soon! So stay tuned for more updates, new music and possibly an event near you! Besitos pa todos, cuidense Smooches to all ya'll, take care
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Member Since: 7/7/2006
Band Members: Thanks for stopping through and checking out my page! Enjoy the music, pics and hopefully you will leave me a message or comment. I'll be sure to reply as soon as I can! Show me some luv and I got you right back! Team: 99% Ent. & Phenomenal Dreamz Ent. (Can't climb to the top without my fam)
Influences: Yolanda Adams
India Arie
Kim Burrell
Mariah Carey
Whitney Houston
Sounds Like: Welcome to all music lovers! This page is dedicated to those who know the real meaning and beauty of music. There is great power in music! I love music, noise, sound, voices and any other possible instrument available! I live for God and singing is my way of expressing my love to Him.
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