Life & Work with Saicra

Today we’d like to introduce you to Saicra.

Saicra, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I knew I loved to sing and write when I was very young. Maybe about eight years old. I would mash up songs together in the shower and sing, then I was maybe nine years old when I wrote my first song. It was for my best friend at the time and it was inspired by her name. “I. L.ove Y.ou A.lways” I think it was this age when my mom’s friend had an uncle that made music and they took me to his house. That’s when he had me sing into a mic for the first time. I didn’t know what to sing, so it was a bunch of randomness, but it was good enough for him to see potential in me. He let me play his drums and played his piano even if I didn’t know what I was doing. My mom had also put me in piano classes, but I got too bored and quit. THAT was one of the worst mistakes I made cause now I wish I would’ve stayed and actually learned how to play. Fast forward, in middle school this is where I started to write poetry. To me, it was just an outlet to express emotions until I realized it was actually something I was good at. I started to share my poems with people and eventually people would ask why I wouldn’t write songs because my work was melodic.

So, I started to sing with friends, write with friends and it just became a part of me. I just lacked confidence at the time. High school came, I embraced the singing a little more but would still hide it due to lack of confidence. That was until I met Filthy, a friend of mine who passed two years ago. He introduced me to my friend Frit$(Summonfrits), and he introduced me to a whole bunch of my other friends that make music. It took Frit$ about a year and a half to convince me to actually take my music seriously and have faith in myself. Once I did, that when I released my first song on Soundcloud. “Feel Me ft. Frit$” ever since then, it’s been a rollercoaster of working on music, taking breaks, then getting back to it. I now also take my poetry seriously. I released my first poem on Soundcloud, “How Far” then followed up a few months later with “Finding Us,” which is on all streaming platforms. I’m also currently working on my first project to release on all platforms as well so that people can see that I’m not just a poet that is in her feelings all the time. I’m a singer/songwriter that tries to expand my sound to attract different people. I don’t have a set day, but I can say it’s coming as soon as possible.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Definitely not. I was not in the best relationship and being in that relationship alongside trying to focus on my dreams, it would pull me away from that. When I moved to Seattle, I had people that supported my dreams of being a singer, but they were also religious so if I was going to be a singer, I had to make music for God only. I’m not against that, but it’s not what I’m working on right now. It’s not me. When I moved back to LA, I started surrounding myself with the right people again and it’s still be rocky. Sometimes I really wanna quit, but the good thing is about the people I have in my life is that they don’t allow me to. My mom is a huge part of that as well. Being insecure sometimes really gets to my head because I don’t feel like my voice is good enough, then I play my music back and I’m like “what am I even talking about?” Lol.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I’m a singer/songwriter/poet. I want to say I specialize in R&B music, but I’m still trying to figure out my sound. I feel like I can’t settle for just one. I’m known for singing, writing my own music & writing/releasing my own poetry/spoken word. I’m most proud of making decisions I know will change my life for the better, from moving to Washington and back, going to LA Film School, working with people on new ventures and getting out of my comfort zone, because not everyone can do that due to fear and lack of confidence. I think what sets me apart from others is that I’m humble and am okay with working with other people. I also am not afraid to take criticism. Some people forget who they are along the way and they got this big ass head on their shoulders. My struggle is what makes me, my story is what makes me. I’m a 22 years old woman with a lot to stand and fight for, thats enough within itself.

Are there any important lessons you’ve learned that you can share with us?
Most important lesson would be to not let people I love separate me from what I love to do. Either they’re going to join me for the right or get the steppin’, but I’m at a point where I can only look forward. If you’re forcing me to look back, I just can’t have you in my life anymore.

Contact Info:

• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram: instagram.com/saicraa
• Twitter: twitter.com/saicraa
• Youtube: https://youtu.be/EaADAxRBrM4
• Other: https://whorwe4.blogspot.com

Image Credits:
The Faculty, Filthy, Street Politicians, Victoria(my mom), Cody Shaw, Freyo, Kwazee