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Introducing a new voice in R & B - Nah-Jai
Shelia Goss: When did you decide that you wanted to sing professionally?
NahJai: Around the age of 16. After growing up in church and singing so many places with mass choirs, groups and solos. I understood when singing how God spoke through me and that my purpose was to share that gift with many more.
Shelia: Do you write your own lyrics?
NahJai: Yes all of them. My publishing company is called Natsworld publishing,
Shelia: Were any of your lyrics inspired by any of your past relationships?
NahJai: The lyrics were inspired by my experiences and others I have watched, Mostly they are all from something I have felt or wanted to feel, I recently had the chance to experience true love and can’t wait to write about it.
Shelia: If you weren’t singing, what would you be doing?
NahJai: Wow…reaching out to people in some way…be it a counselor or an advocate for some great cause.
Shelia: How would you categorize your sound?
NahJai: It fits into the soulful genre, Neosoul or R&B but definitely different.
Shelia: Are there any artists you would like to collaborate with?`
NahJai: Musiq Soul Child, Dwela or even Incognito
Shelia: Do you ever get stage fright when performing live?
NahJai: All the time…I heard Patti Labelle once say ‘once you loose the butterflies you have lost the love’. So with that said I am glad I have that feeling. It’s like letting someone in your most sacred place and hoping they understand and enjoy it at the same time.
Shelia: What do you want the listener to walk away with after listening to your album?
NahJai: Satisfaction and fulfillment in whatever emotion they are feeling at that time…I want the music to add to or replace that feeling with something good.
Shelia: Who are some of your favorite singers?
NahJai: Lauryn Hill, Amel Lauriex, Jill Scott, Phyliss Hyman, Rachelle Farell, Nina Simone, Sara Vaughn, Louis Armstrong just to name a few.
Shelia: How has your life changed since your success?
NahJai: I feel like I have more of a responsibility to keep going to give the people what they are missing…real music with a real message. It has become my duty and once you have understood and accepted your purpose it becomes easier to give and feel love.
Shelia: What advice would you give other young ladies who want to follow in your path?
NahJai: Hold true to your conviction and no matter what, never sell yourself short. You don’t have to be like everyone else to be accepted. Stand up for what you believe in and no matter what, remain focused and trust God.
Shelia: If your life was a reality TV show, what would it be called and why?
NahJai: Maybe something like The Facts of Life. It would be called that because all through my life he was preparing me for something greater and in that I went through a lot of bumpy roads… but still to come out stronger and wiser...Going through the Facts of Life..
Shelia: Is there anything else you would like to say to your fans?
NahJai: Yes. No matter what one tells you…You are special and we each have a purpose. Take some time to get to know yourself or be there for someone else. All that matters or will last is what you do for him.
I also want to thank everyone for their encouraging words because I too am human. It is because of them I am able to keep going and keep giving and promise to continue bringing timeless music…I love you all.
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- Sheila M. Goss with Bella Online magazine
Discography
You can hear various selections of her musical talent on 89.3 FM WRFG Atlanta and www.liquidsoulradio.com.
There's more.... Nah-Jai's has hit the UK's biggest radio station with her style and favor in England.
She can be heard overseas w/DJ Diggz on BBC - 1Xtra - Home or http://www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra/
Please, call up or email the online radio station to request Nah-Jai's signature track, Nahjai Soul can also be heard in illinois, PA, NY & CT..the states climb for Nahjai Soul's music as her release draws closer...
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Nah-Jai is about to bring a brand of spirit to the ears and sound, which fills the SOUL!!!
How can we deny? We really miss the true R&B vibe and all that this music has been absent in recent years.
Nah-Jai is about to hit the hearts of real music lovers hard. Leaving them with a feeling that will rush through your spine and open those emotions to life's offerings.
She is not only a vision of loveliness, but writes, arranges, does all her background vocals and even assist in production to create who Nah-Jai wants you to be surrounded by her presence...Be the first, to say you heard her on the rise and embraced her direction.
Georgia peaches dont look and sound this good said the 2 brothers watching her performance last night".
Born & breed as a down-home, southern soul-sista, Nah-Jai is easily joining the ranks of neo-soul singer & songwriter. With her roots emerging from gospel, R & B, Jazz & Hip-Hop she tantalizes her listeners with vocal inflections reminiscent of the many mentors she has come to revere, rejoicing with the mighty choirs of her beloved church and vibing to the sounds of southern music throughout the streets & clubs of Metro Atlanta.
Nah-Jai spent her childhood performing in various school plays, musicals, local talent shows and community functions around town. These early yearnings for performing on stage, dancing & singing lead her to become a member of Dekalb Mass Motivational 200 Voice Choir where she quickly became the lead vocalist and vocal arranger. This unique experience provided Nah-Jai the opportunity to travel throughout the state and enlighten the hundreds of fans that began to follow her promising career.
She begun to work with numerous producers & writers and soon after, record executives and independent labels began to take notice and ask, Who is the girl with the incredible voice.
Nah-Jai begun to develop her vocal style, personal sound and coupled with her life experiences would begin shaping her true musical destiny. Upon numerous recording sessions, countless producers, stage shows, club dates, private events and more trials & tribulations she continues to live and fight for her dream.
One day the world will be touched by my music, because I have been touched by HE
Having a refreshing new live sound and a soulful band to back her up she continues her creative growth performing at events & venues such as;
2002 Hosea Williams Feed The Hungry, The MLK Festivals, On Stage Live Revue at the Atrium w/ Barry Brown, World Congress Center for the NAACP, Clark Atlanta Univ., 2003 NU-Soul After-Party, Café Red, Civic Center in Columbus, GA., Fort Valley State Univ., Showcase of the South, Apache Café and Black Lion Café
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Just to name a few.
Nah-Jais a passionate student of soulful singers and strives to make a difference with todays youth. She understands her journey is long and hard, but her love of life has given her purpose in seeking expression through song.
Welcome Nah-Jai as she welcomes you into her lifelong musical journey of
INTIMATE RELATIONS and a voyage thru an Ol' Soul!!
www.nahjaisoul.com
Feedback and inquires to: nahjai_online@yahoo.com
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