Today we’d like to introduce you to Kyah Felton.
Hi Kyah, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I started writing poetry pretty young in middle school. Obce I got to high school my avenue for creativity and love for the arts expanded. I took a liking to theatre and chorus eventually I started writing music. I wrote my first song in the 11th grade. Once I graduated I was apart of a girl group that went under many names. We eventually split but still keep in contact. While still in the group, I did continue to write my own music. I used my knowledge of poetry, chorus, and theatre to tell stories about my day to day and speak truths about my life. I always felt misunderstood or too different so I write music for myself but also for the ones they call weird, black sheep, or the truly misunderstood.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road I don’t think any path truly is. This biggest or hardest struggle I think has been staying true to myself while growing, maturing, and finding myself simultaneously. Another hardship has been being constantly and motivated more so in recent time.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
For work I have a job at the post office. It’s a pretty mundane job but I make the best of it. I load and unload mail in and off trucks. In a create space I’m know for my poetic or melodic story telling songs similar to arrest like J.cole or Queen Latiffa. I’m most proud of my word play and in my music but over all I’m proud of how far I’ve come, mainly my experiences. I think what sets me apart from others is the way I think and I’m more likely to challenge the status quo. I rebel and stand firm on what I believe in.
What matters most to you? Why?
Peace, connection, stability, freedom and creativity
Mainly because these are things I’ve craved and at some points in life I felt I wasn’t capable or worthy of having. I know that isn’t true. I feel like the five of these things as a whole are great foundational pieces to loving self and expressing what’s truly in your soul.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @smile_tf
- Other: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/hazel-lynn/1598459490
