V. Tiarrá
Miami, Florida, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2018 | AFTRA
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Plantation family physician Venis Wilder is also a singer. She recorded the music video "Batter Up" in 2018 and recently released it on social media.
Music has the power to change our emotions, our mood and even our thoughts, but can music actually alter our health? Plantation family physician Venis Wilder thinks so, and her newly released music video “Batter Up” is putting her theory to the test.
“I have always thought of doctoring as something that occurs both inside and outside of the walls of the exam room,” Wilder, 36, said. “Many of the health problems patients come to see me about are a result of larger social issues. So I feel that sharing messages through music that address these issues is a way to affect a larger number of people than I could see one-on-one in my office.”
After attending college at Duke University and Harvard Medical School, Wilder embarked on her residency at Columbia University in New York City. This is when she began to contemplate music as a potential tool for healing en masse.
“I would come home from a very long shift and just write songs, or sometimes just re-write the lyrics of existing songs to create a message of health,” she explained. “I wanted to find a way to show people that health can be cool. And here I am, almost a decade later, realizing that I can do this, as a physician, using my own music.”
Wilder, whose stage name is Venis Tiarrá, was always musically inclined. She sang in her church choir, was a member of her middle school band and played both piano and clarinet. Wilder, who is African American, wrote “Batter Up” in 2018 in response to social and racial injustices she was witnessing, time and time again. “I was seeing the response of government – people raising a lot of noise – a lot of back and forth,” she said. “ ‘Batter Up’ is a call to action for both the public and the people we elect to office.”
Although Wilder worked with Blue Moon Filmworks in Hialeah to produce the video almost two years ago, she didn’t start sharing it on social media until May 31, six days after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis sparked nationwide protests. The relevance of the “Batter Up” video to recent events is uncanny. It features a racially diverse group of human rights protesters -- some with face coverings, African American boys holding a sign reading “our lives matter” and a skeleton- masked figure wielding colorful smoke bombs.
“I had this video in the vault, and people I had initially shown it to contacted me and said, ‘People need to hear this!’ ” said Wilder. “The video centers around baseball, America’s favorite game. Another favorite game in America — a deadly game — is racial inequality. And it’s one that looks exactly the same today as when I made the video in 2018.”
Even though the subject matter is serious, the song is upbeat and hopeful. In the video, Wilder appears head-strong and determined, with a proactive demeanor that leaves no room for anger or bitterness.
Although Wilder has a powerful, appealing voice, when she began writing music, she didn’t do it with the goal of being a star. “I always imagined others singing the songs I would write,” she said. “But I’ve taken singing lessons, and found the right people – people who believed in me. You have to find people who will help you believe that you are good enough. Because if you have something to say, you should never be afraid to hear your own voice.” - The Sun Sentinel
Every social revolution needs a rallying song and V. Tiarrá has arrived with “Batter Up”. Versatile and genre crossing, V. Tiarrá describes herself as a fusion artist with a heavy lyrical influence. She’s hopeful that the words she puts out into the world can help plant a seed for new thinking and a shift in mindset that can empower people to live their best lives and be revolutionary in their own way.
On the release of her new project “Batter Up” V. Tiarrá states:
“Unfortunately, watching the news these days has become like watching an episode of Jerry Springer. This is sad especially as much of the news revolves around the political dealings of our government officials and lawmakers, people that are supposedly responsible for making our lives better. I created Batter Up as a social justice anthem, a reminder to the masses that government has a real responsibility and needs to be held accountable for our wellbeing. It’s not a game – leaders need to take their jobs seriously and not just be politicking.”
Venis Tiarrá (aka V. Tiarrá) found her way back to music after a long break, pursuing first a career in medicine as a Harvard educated doctor. Born and raised in south Florida, music helped V. Tiarrá heal from a personal illness, and helped her find her true inner voice.
Her style is a smart and soulful fusion of R&B, hip hop and a world music mix. V. Tiarrá loves to write lyrics that reflect on the social conditions of the world, ranging from politics, money, feminism and love. - The Hype Magazine
V. Tiarrá releases her rallying song & visuals for “Batter Up”
Every social revolution needs a rallying song and V. Tiarrá has arrived with “Batter Up”. Versatile and genre crossing, V. Tiarrá describes herself as a fusion artist with a heavy lyrical influence. She’s hopeful that the words she puts out into the world can help plant a seed for new thinking and a shift in mindset that can empower people to live their best lives and be revolutionary in their own way.
On the release of her new project “Batter Up” V. Tiarrá states:
“Unfortunately, watching the news these days has become like watching an episode of Jerry Springer. This is sad especially as much of the news revolves around the political dealings of our government officials and lawmakers, people that are supposedly responsible for making our lives better. I created Batter Up as a social justice anthem, a reminder to the masses that government has a real responsibility and needs to be held accountable for our wellbeing. It’s not a game – leaders need to take their jobs seriously and not just be politicking.”
Venis Tiarrá (aka V. Tiarrá) found her way back to music after a long break, pursuing first a career in medicine as a Harvard educated doctor. Born and raised in south Florida, music helped V. Tiarrá heal from a personal illness, and helped her find her true inner voice.
Her style is a smart and soulful fusion of R&B, hip hop and a world music mix. V. Tiarrá loves to write lyrics that reflect on the social conditions of the world, ranging from politics, money, feminism and love.
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MIAMI, Fla., Sept. 22, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — R&B Fusion Artist V. Tiarrá just released her newest hit video for her single, “Digital Love,” just as her prior single, “Batter Up,” a lyrical critique to the many issues U.S. Citizens face as politicians “politick” and use their constituents for their own political power, was featured at the 2020 Democratic Party of Miami-Dade’s Blue Gala.
V.Tiarra - Digital Love
In the rhythmic “Digital Love,” V. Tiarrá, wants to spread her message that although technology is a popular and common means of connecting in this digital age, it may in fact make us more distant. Instead of being able to obtain true connection from other people, we are often left asking questions to artificial intelligence. V. Tiarrá playfully asks throughout the song, “Siri, do you love me?”.
In the just released, colorful and fun “Digital Love” music video, V. Tiarrá makes her point of (dis)connection through the journey of dating using an online dating app. Online dating can be a serious rollercoaster of highs and lows of technology’s psychological effects, which are oftentimes programmed to toy with our minds for greater devotion and alliance to the “method” and “application” made to find your true love.
Telling the story of a typical relationship, V. Tiarrá goes on to highlight the ups and downs and darker side of online dating. She speaks to the quickly changing beginning and end where “just like magic…when the stars and the moon will show love….All I need is connection / some real love in this digital world” highlights the height of emotions and hope, until paranoia and disappointment leads to “Siri, do you love me / You used to act like you kinda cared / But now there’s no love for me… Siri, do you love me / if you do, would you let me know.”
According to Pew Research, 30% of U.S. Adults say they have used an online dating site or app. 45% of users felt more frustrated than the 28% that reported feeling more hopeful. All the while, 60% of women aged 18-34 say someone on a dating site or app continued to contact them after they said they were not interested, while 57% of these women report being sent a sexually explicit message or image they didn’t ask for.
Tiarrá’s lyrics hit home when she asks of ‘Siri’ early in the song “How about a little affection / A soft touch in this cold, hard world”, and shortly thereafter follows up with “People just want attention / By any means / Just give them a mention” where she questions our alliance, ego and relationships as we trade our health, safety and mental health, for “pics on the gram” and “social distance in the club / masks off” all the while having “Siri on the table /That’s love.”
Tiarrá critically questions our society and dating norms where perfection and lofty goals dominate mindset, and everyone is easily disposed of with a simple swipe. Many, within the online dating community, give mere seconds to connect, rather than the hours, days and weeks genuine relationships take to form.
Tiarrá as a physician and healthcare professional can understand the complex and long-term effects of new technology. She wants to bring light to the many cultural and societal issues prevalent in today’s digital world.
If you or someone you know is in need of mental health services and doesn’t know where to start you are not alone. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 800-273-8255, is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7, is available Monday-Friday 8 am-8 pm EST.
Tiarrá has been featured in countless publications, including but not limited to, Newsbreak, The North Dallas Gazette, The Sun-Sentinel, Medium, The Hype Magazine, Sawgrass Sun and Rive Video. Further, V. Tiarrá partners with Headcount, a non-partisan organization that uses the power of music to register voters and promote participation in democracy.
Tiarrá Event Dates
9/10/2020 – Digital Love Music Video Official Release
10/24/2020 – Women are Powerful Digital Social
Event info: https://www.facebook.com/V.Tiarra/events/
Tiarrá Bio
Tiarrá came to life in 2018. She found her way back to music after a long break, by first pursuing a career in medicine as a physician. She currently works as a Medical Director practicing in South Florida where she can support her hometown and current community. Music has helped V. Tiarrá heal from illness, and helped her find her true inner voice. Her style is a smart and soulful R&B/hip hop/pop mix. V. Tiarrá loves to write lyrics that reflect on the social conditions of the world, ranging from politics, money, feminism, to love. She was born and raised in South Florida.
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V. Tiarrá found her way back to music after a long break, pursuing first a career in medicine as a doctor. Music helped V. Tiarrá heal from illness, and helped her find her true inner voice. Her style is a smart and soulful R&B/hip hop/pop mix. V. Tiarrá loves to write lyrics that reflect on the social conditions of the world, ranging from politics, money, feminism, to love. She was born and raised in South Florida.
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