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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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
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.
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!
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
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...
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...
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!
asalaam 
