Today we’d like to introduce you to KYRIE.
KYRIE, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
My dad and my uncle fueled my passion for rap music. We freestyled together since I was seven years old. I grew up in a household of three; me, my mom, and my younger sister. I saw how hard my mom worked and the struggle that came with being a single parent. So, I took it upon myself to work two jobs in high school, one of which was at my sister’s elementary school. I didn’t want my mom to rush home to pick up my sister, so, I re-arranged my after school schedule to help out. I was a creative arts student pretty much my entire grade school life. When I turned 18, I moved to L.A. from Baltimore in order to pursue a film degree but ended up switching my major and remained in L.A., taking bachelor degree classes at Berklee College of Music online. I’ve been hustling to make music my life career ever since.
Has it been a smooth road?
Not at all. I’ve been financially independent since I was 19 years old. Although I work 3-4 jobs at a time, it’s still hard to maintain in L.A. I moved almost every six months for four years and there were times I didn’t have a steady place to stay. I even slept in my car for a week until my friend found out. I didn’t want to go home to Baltimore and have to start over. I finally had management, finally got into the rooms I needed to be in as a music artist, and it finally started coming together. I wanted to keep that hunger and embrace the journey. Every time I put trust in myself, the easier it got. Life isn’t perfect now but a lot better.
We’d love to hear more about your work and what you are currently focused on. What else should we know?
I am a music artist and songwriter. I rap harder than most men you’ll ever come across. What sets me apart is that I’m lyrical and witty but, I combine that with “radio hit” styles. Most mainstream female rappers appear as one type of sexy but I give a tomboy, street sexy that can appeal to anyone.
How do you think the industry will change over the next decade?
I definitely think that lyrical rap music is making a comeback and passion is being brought back to the sound. It’s slow but progressive. I also see room for every female artist that wants a shot and not just a select few.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.unitedmasters.com/kyrie
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/kyriebriana
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/kyriebriana
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/kyriebriana
Image Credit:
Renae Wootson, Jhana Parits, Duke Visions
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