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.
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BEAUTIFUL PERFORMANCE @ VERSES... I WITNESSED YOUR PERFORMANCE @ KISS AND TELL... YOUR VOICE IS CRYSTAL CLEAR...EVERY WORD UNDERSTOOD... AND "FREEDOM" IS AS PRICELESS AS "PEACE"
Kia, What's good with you? Just letting you know I got "Sinnerwoman" in the car in heavy rotation. That song is so powerful!!! Waiting for you to shine that light on the whole planet!! Peace, Jamal
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