Meet Mayila

Today we’d like to introduce you to Mayila.

Currently residing in Los Angeles, C.A., Mayila has been marking her territory in the music industry one step at a time. With her sultry, seductive vocal stylings; she still manages to have the grit and lyricism of your favorite rapper.

A native of Columbus, Ohio, Mayila has been cultivating her craft as an artist, songwriter, and performer since she was very young. She’s trained in dance, acting, and music and ultimately found her voice in writing and performing her own songs. Mayila then moved to Washington, DC to become a classically trained vocalist. As a student of Ellington Arts, she was fortunate to perform with legendary acts including Earth, Wind & Fire, Adam Levine, and many others.

She then got her start in the professional music industry as an intern at Atlantic Records in NYC. This opportunity helped thrust Mayila into the industry as an artist and songwriter. The A&R staff at Atlantic Records took notice of her talents and eventually helped her make the transition to LA.

Since moving to LA, Mayila has been blessed to work with and write for a slew of her favorite artists including Chris Brown, Ty Dolla Sign, Kelly Rowland, Jeremih, and more. After being featured on platforms including iHeart Radio and Escape Tracks, she has been cultivating her solo artistry with her recent single, “Bonnie & Clyde”. Mayila, a dedicated and ambitious young artist is well on her way to becoming a household name.

Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
Success and the pursuit of happiness is never easy. It is not easy to grow, to change, to blossom. Metamorphosis requires time, patience, ugly cries, and long nights. I had to be ready for all that on the journey to success.

My biggest struggle was honestly overcoming myself. We’re usually the ones in the way of our own destiny. If we move our doubt, our fear, and shortcomings out of the way, we leave room for change, for growth, for success.

Can you give our readers some background on your music?
I’m an artist. I make music and send it off into the world to spread good vibes and positivity. I’ve also written songs for some of my favorite artists too. I believe artistry and music is the first iteration of my contribution to the world but I definitely see it shapeshifting and growing as I journey along. Creativity is my true gift and I plan on creating things in and outside of music to change the world for the better.

What is “success” or “successful” for you?
Success is whatever you deem it to be. For me, success is not leaving one stone unturned, not one life un-lived. My biggest dream is to die with nothing left to give. I personally define success as reaching my maximum potential as an artist, as a sister, as a giver, as a fully-realized human being. Success to me looks like fully blossoming into the destiny that has brought me here in the first place.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayilamusic/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/mayilamusic

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