ABOUT OUR ARTIST....In a day and age where true artistry is rarely demonstrated and even less likely to be celebrated, Philadelphia based singer/songwriter Alaina Nelson claws her way to center stage...ready, willing and fully capable of defying the odds. A self-proclaimed 'artsy artist,' her sugary, story-telling soprano grabs you by the hand and beelines straight to the left. Perhaps a sub-conscious, yet brazen attempt to distract you from her commercial appearance...or just maybe, a mere glimpse into the gray area that is her world.
The daughter of a local icon, singer/musician Dave "Sonny" Nelson, Alaina was often the only child present at his band rehearsals. Tucked away in a corner, her eyes open wide with fascination; it was there that the adoration she held for her father sparked her love affair with music. Even further defining Alaina was her upbringing as a child of African-American, Irish, German, and Native American descent in a rough, urban neighborhood on the outskirts of Philadelphia. This instilled a survivability instinct within her that would later become evident in the lyrics she would write and the passion with which she would sing...
At the tender age of five, she began cultivating her musical roots via training in piano and musical theatre, and it quickly became apparent that she had been blessed with a beautiful gift...a powerful, luminous, and undeniable voice. Alainas focus then shifted toward industry icons like Stevie Wonder, Teena Marie, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey; with whom she was strongly impressed by their vocal delivery, writing and performances. Relentless in her pursuit, Alaina landed several noticeable exposure opportunities over the next few years including an impromptu performance during a taping of Showtime @ The Apollo and at Trump Marina in Atlantic City to perform for R&B legend Teddy Pendergrass.
Alainas musical journey led her to the musical mecca of the south, Atlanta, GA, where she first met one of her current producers, King Midas. Their instant chemistry sparked a long lasting partnership that produced years of writing and recording, performing everywhere from D.A.R.P. studios to the infamous Club 112. Though equally ambitious independently, the two still find time to make beautiful music together, which resulted in the birth of RyLai Records, and the concept of Alaina's forthcoming album, "BE READY." It's finally time...will the world BE READY?
My Space or Yours?
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