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Kia El Amin
Soul / Acoustic / Neo-soul

"Kia El Amin and Company"

RICHMOND, Virginia
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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   Kia El Amin: General Info
Member Since3/7/2006
Band Websitesoulblazing.com
Band MembersCliff Fuller, Kurvey Reid, Dj Spade 1, Kurt Browdy, Lanard Jones
InfluencesNina Simone and Billie Holiday
Sounds LikeLIVE CD NOW AVAILABLE!!! Kia Live at Fusion Jazz and Blues Club Download Now!!! http://www.soulblazing.com/CDS/KiFU0118.htm
Record LabelSoul Foundation Music
Type of LabelIndie




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   About Kia El Amin
Kia El-Am in is ready to take the industry by storm. Laying poetic lyrics on top of rhythmic "folk-soul" grooves, El-Am in is sure to join the ranks of her most loved musical influences-Nina Simone and Billie Holiday. El-Amin's liquid tones and mindful lyrics create a cosmic explosion of epic proportions. This 4foot 11 inch powerhouse has always had a song in her heart and she plans to share it with the world. The daughter of an Imam, the Islamic raised El-Amin practiced her singing along side her favorite radio tunes. In January 2004, El-Amin quit her job at the Richmond based, Philip Morris Company. Considering herself a woman of conscious thought, working for the largest producer of cigarette products in the country had become a conflict of interest. The fact that she had lost her mother to cancer some years back played a role in her sudden decision to vacate the security of corporate America and pursue her dreams. As fate would have it, El-Amin lived next to a music shop that sold guitars. She always wanted to learn how to play the instrument; so, the day after quitting her job, she entered the shop, purchased her first guitar, took lessons, and the rest is history. El-Amin hit the DC scene in May 2004 rocking open mics with her guitar in tow. Belting out sultry self-written songs like FREEDOM, PATIENTLY WAITING, DIRTY, & NOTHING AT ALL, she set the place on fire. Although she loses herself in the music when she's performing, she grounds herself with what inspires her the most - her family. As a tribute to them she performs with duct- taped photos of them on the back of her guitar to remind her of their love and support. When asked why she used duct tape, she replied, "it makes it feel at home. The collage is an artistic tribute to my family, myself, and my art." Her energy is infectious. To know her is to love her. A storyteller, a composer, a pure gift -she is ready to make her mark with a voice that stands strong among her peers. Patiently Waiting is over...Kia El Amin is taking her turn. LIVE CD NOW AVAILABLE!!! Kia Live at Fusion Jazz and Blues Club Download Now!!! http://www.soulblazing.com/CDS/KiFU0118.htm

Patience Live! - Kia El Amin


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P0P3Y3™





Jun 29 2008 5:27 PM

DATZ LIL WAYNE
P0P3Y3™





Jun 29 2008 5:25 PM

WHO IZ DAT?
UNITED SOULS





Jun 25 2008 10:39 AM








P0P3Y3™





Jun 10 2008 4:32 AM

wutz da name of da song u sang at da wedding?
Nahid





Jun 4 2008 11:05 AM

both new tracks are beautiful!! keep it soulful like dat!nuff respect.
nah
P0P3Y3™





May 31 2008 7:38 PM

THE WHITE MAN SAID, "COLORED PEOPLE ARE NOT ALLOWED HERE, "
THE BLACK MAN TURNED AROUND AND STOOD UP. HE THEN SAID:
"LISTEN BITCH...... WHEN I WAS BORN, I WAS BROWN, "
"WHEN I GREW UP, I WAS BROWN, "
"WHEN I'M SICK, I'M BROWN, "
"WHEN I GO IN THE SUN I'M BROWN, "
"WHEN I'M COLD, I'M BROWN, "
"WHEN I DIE, I'LL BE BROWN, "
"BUT YOU BITCH..........."
"WHEN YOU'RE BORN, YOU'RE PINK, "
"WHEN YOU GROW UP, YOU'RE WHITE, "
"WHEN YOU'RE SICK, YOU'RE GREEN, "
"WHEN YOU GO IN THE SUN, YOU TURN RED, "
"WHEN YOU'RE COLD, YOU TURN BLUE, "
"AND WHEN YOU DIE, YOU TURN PURPLE, "
"AND YOU HAVE THE NERVE TO CALL ME COLORED?"
"MUTHA FUCKIN BITCH!!!" YOUR LIKE TWO COLORS SHORT OF A RAINBOW!!!
IF UR A REAL NIGGA PASS THIS TO 8 BLACK PEOPLE U KNO EVEN PASS IT BACK TO THE PERSON THAT SENT IT TO YOU
P0P3Y3™





May 25 2008 10:40 AM

hey wussup
mic. swayne (LA heads high)...





May 5 2008 10:30 PM

preciate the slide by..
thanx for checkin out my music

hope your ears enjoyed!!!

(peace)
mic.
swayne
Muslims in Hip Hop





May 3 2008 2:22 PM

As Salaamu Alaikum!



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Apr 23 2008 11:44 AM

thanks for the add, your voice is beautiful, it'll be nice to do something
Jaime Lincoln Smith





Apr 23 2008 1:52 PM

whats up short stuff...just saying whats up? let me know if ur gonna be around in the near future, im doing a play out here, would love for u to see it. if not holla back anyway.

later
JOY Of LIFE!!





Apr 12 2008 10:33 AM

KIA I LOOOOOOVE U!!!!!!!!!!!! How beautiful of you to say that! Do I remember you, are you crazy? Wait until I tell DonFred. Girl guess what? Jamel told me about this site: www. trojanroundup. com Girl, we are ALL on there, it's like VA State everyday! I'm talking to people that I haven't seen in years. Please join us.
We have groups on there and everything! How's your musical career coming? Love You Queen!
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Apr 8 2008 2:38 PM

Bless and Love. Good to hear ya man. Hope all is Peace. You need a vacation that allows you not to come back home....evr evr evr! Haha. Be peace and eat plenty of green things.
Guidance Everlasting
Making moves...





Apr 4 2008 11:39 AM

saw Spade @ Verses... said ur working on the new album... holla @ me when ur ready to find spots to perform in NY...I still keep my ear to the streets at home...
The Stock





Mar 29 2008 6:27 AM

Hey Kia!
Jaime Lincoln Smith





Mar 27 2008 5:25 PM

aww...my favorite fan, lol! wazzup wit ya!
Exquisite Ruby





Mar 26 2008 6:36 PM

right back at ya hun... I hope all is well :)
KUKU





Mar 25 2008 8:25 AM

I'm well queen, her you still in DC.
KUKU
KUKU





Mar 23 2008 6:51 PM

Peace Kia, Long time
KUKU
Dexter





Mar 20 2008 4:30 AM

Very nice arrangements! You have a gig calendar online, etc...any way we can come see your music? Keep doing what you do.

Dex
Making moves...





Mar 6 2008 8:06 PM

OK... I was racking my brain trying to remember when ur b-day was/is... I hope I didn't miss it... HAPPY B-DAY... I hope I'm on time or early...
JUST BCUS D.C. its Underdog the DJ





Mar 2 2008 10:46 PM

el-aminnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!
Mr. Derby





Feb 26 2008 4:41 PM

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JAME'L





Feb 20 2008 6:17 PM

what up pretty lady!
HuH#$?





Feb 14 2008 4:44 PM

Valentine's Day
ABLE DANGER





Feb 12 2008 3:05 PM

asalaam
alaykum thanks for the add.Allah Hafiz.
Making moves...





Feb 12 2008 9:23 PM

hey lady my fault on not getting a chance to come to the dvd recording... that night was crazy for me... i felt sick to hear it was a GREAT show and I missed it... let me know for the next one, I'll clear my schedule... keep doin what you do, and stay blessed...
Jaime Lincoln Smith





Feb 5 2008 10:18 AM

whats up Ms. El Amin.

how r ya?? ;)
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Feb 5 2008 9:39 PM



LADIES, DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO MEET MR. RIGHT - MEN, BE IN THE HOUSE WHERE THE LADIES AT
Ts Tunes





Jan 30 2008 4:20 PM

I enjoy your performances and look foward to enjoying one in "08...Glad 4 the Add
SOUTHPAU!!! OH YEA!!





Jan 28 2008 7:29 PM

Wut up Kia?? how u been?? aint seen or heard from ya in a long while!
DeSimone Production





Jan 29 2008 6:32 PM

showin luv
Kevy Kev





Jan 21 2008 2:12 PM

hey kia whats been going on...how are u doing? Just stopping by to show ya some luv...
Pre-Oder The Eden Experience(click the buy now tab





Jan 14 2008 10:54 AM

when are you going to put music on my website huh?
Danielle





Jan 13 2008 8:10 AM

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B.E. Smith





Jan 11 2008 8:45 PM

Thanks for checking out my page.

B.E.
Pre-Oder The Eden Experience(click the buy now tab





Jan 11 2008 4:11 PM

just showing luv...
HuH#$?





Jan 11 2008 4:44 PM

I didn't know you learned guitar after you quit Philip Morris. The smoky environment at PM bothered me too. That is good stuff, you learned really fast. Keep singing those songs. I will look for you on the big screen soon!
DeSimone Production