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"A breath of fresh air". That's the phrase most often used to describe
Asia Bryant. Whether referring to her phenomenal vocal range, her
worldly songwriting perspective, her humble aura, or just the complex
simplicity of her records, Asia has managed to be a refreshing change
in an industry that badly needs a makeover. But, to know Asia's story
is to understand how she's been so able to embrace change and thrive
within it.
Since birth, it seems as if Asia has been in constant transition. At
eight months old, Asia's mother made the decision to move the family
away from the crime and violence of inner city Patterson, NJ to the
more family-oriented Carolinas, finally settling in Charleston, SC.
"That move was big because most of my extended family was in New
Jersey. I had no family in South Carolina and nothing I really knew
was there". Compound the move with the fact that her parents would
divorce soon after, which came especially hard for the "daddy's girl"
who would never see her father again due to the strain of the
separation. Then, fast forward a few years to top this rough period
off with the tragic loss of her younger brother to an asthma attack.
Asia says, "I guess music became a release, a way to get away from
everything, a way to talk about what was going on without actually
saying the words, I could just write songs about it."
In 2001, Asia decided to take control of the many changes in her life.
Determined to pursue her dreams, she spent the weekends of her 10th
thru 12th grade years of high school taking Greyhound buses back and
forth to Atlanta attempting to network with industry professionals. On
one of those weekend treks, during a random stop at the popular
Varsity restaurant, she ran into Craig A. King – a talented producer
who has worked with Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, Kanye West, Aaliyah,
Will Smith, and more. Only moments into their encounter, Craig decided
to take Asia under his wing.
After working together for a few years, King introduced Asia to James
"Choir Boi" Bennett - acclaimed, songwriter, producer and A&R for
multi-platinum hip hop artist, Ludacris. The three decided to take
Asia's natural talent and develop a unique sound which she described
as "prissy, edgy, hood". She would go on to perform on stage alongside
names such as Lyfe Jennings and Yung Joc. She also got her feet wet in
arranging by arranging a choral performance for Ludacris's VIBE awards
performance of "Georgia". Asia also headlined numerous shows of her
own. Not to mention having the #1 song in the Carolina's "Geechie" and
being the voice of the big station in Charleston SC - Z-93.
But as time passed, the trio's progress began to plateau and
eventually stall all together. Feeling the need for change in order to
regroup and reevaluate their current circumstances, Asia was prompted
to return to Charleston, unsure when she'd return to Atlanta to
complete her musical journey. Questions loomed.
Reluctant to return, even after a lengthy period of deliberation, Asia
was pushed into one last ditch effort. She auditioned for a spot in a
female R&B group that another multi-platinum hip hop artist, Young
Jeezy, was putting together. Although Asia was against being in a
group and knew her calling was as a solo artist, she obliged. During
the audition, Asia's amazing voice caught the attention of Nick Love,
former VP of Marketing & Promotions for Jeezy's record label.
Young Jeezy's group never made it out of the starting gate but Nick
and Asia kept in touch. Making no promises, Nick agreed to take her on
as a client, only as a songwriter. But Nick's partner, Tiffany Jones,
saw something special in Asia and pushed to do more with her, as an
artist. That decision proved wise.
After only 3 months, Asia was back in the mix churning out hooks and
songs for several of the biggest, artists and producers in Atlanta.
One of her most special creations, her single, "Can't Help It" - a
record that embodies Asia's urban/alternative/world sound yet still
oozes with the soul of all of those who have influenced her like
Aaliyah, Mariah Carey, Tina Turner and Lalah Hathaway
Now, armed with a new look, a new direction, a new team, and a
seemingly unlimited supply of fantastic new music, Asia is ready to
conquer the charts and the world!!!
This is . . . ASIA BRYANT!!!
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www.twitter.com/anhayla
Growing up, Anhayla was always musically inclined. Originally born in Norfolk, VA, Anhayla began singing at the tender age of five in church. For her, music was a childhood friend she kept throughout adulthood"
Anhayla is multi-talented and thrives to share her passion to write, compose, and record music that will touch the spirit of the soul and keep people longing for her next project. THIS IS DEFINITELY JUST THE BEGINNING FOR ANHAYLA…
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www.twitter.com/RaRaThe1stLady
Born in P.G. County in the mid-eighties, RaRa missed the golden era of female rap. She grew up on 3 6 Mafia, Lil Wayne, & caught the middle of Jay Z's historic run. Needless to say, she spits "HARD"; aggressive and packs punch lines in every bar like her life depends on it. She is also multi- cultural, being black, white, Indian, and Italian. With brown eyes and blonde hair its surprising to see the pretty model-type young lady spit raps with such power, and she has (more then once) decapitated a male MC on his own track.
Her look and style can be both classified as TomBoi and Sexy. Raised a TomBoi; RaRa always hung out with the guys until her pretty face and curves forced a different reaction. Learning how to balance the two, creating a style of her own named "TomBoi Sexi".
Ra can be found on features from her labelmates and a slew of other artists from the DMV until she releases her debut Mixtape TomBoi Sexi: The Tutorial which is scheduled to be released July 19th 2011. She also models for the labels clothing line while pursuing other modeling opportunities.
