Skye Shanklin Is a Fresh Breath Of Air
California-based singer-songwriter Skye Shanklin has created hype all over the world with her wondrous soundscape. Hailing from Playa Del Rey, CA, she started singing at the age of seven along with her coach. She loves making new music and mixing different sounds to create her original melodies. Skye also loves all kinds of music, but holds a strong preference for old sounds as she believes they have a story to tell.
She released an incredible music video at age 9 called, ‘All This’. The video features her unparalleled artistic craftsmanship. The song gained more than 29k views in just 3 weeks. She is now 11 and the singing diva is still winning hearts on the internet with her stunning talent. She had time to share her brilliance with us and some interesting information about her music and herself.
Q: What message are you trying to give to your listeners?
A: To believe in universal love and friendship.
Q: Do you think your audience feel connected to your songs?
A: Yes, I speak kindness and no negativity, along with music that people can dance to.
Q: Which musicians influence you the most and what have you learned from them?
A: Taylor Swift because she sings/writes and plays, Pink because she sings, writes and acrobatics and Alicia Keys because she writes plays instruments and is a great mommy like mine! PINK TOO.
Q: Who inspires your music?
A: My family and God they always got my back my ride or dies.
Q: When did you start your musical journey and did you have any professional training?
A: My mom says I’ve been singing since 18 months old. It was John Legend’s “All of Me.” But I have a professional trainer “Chrys”
Q: Why did you choose the R&B genre, what do you love about it the most?
A: It fits me, maybe when I’m older I’ll do other things like jazz but I love R&B there is so much to do here.
Q: Are you signed with any production house right now or are you working independently?
A: Not signed yet.
Q: Do you plan to do any stage shows or make public appearances soon?
A: I’ve had a few appearances at Santa Pier recently and Venice Beach.
The singer has mastered the art of melodious singing and her voice sounds much ahead of her time. Filled with simplicity yet laced with the perfect authority, the singer demonstrates her skills to offer good vibes. Her music celebrates her innocence, her style, and bright perspective towards life.
Using her magnificent voice to whisper through songs that flip the expectations set by the genre with tempo and gorgeousness, singer Skye Shanklin is making a worthwhile entry into the industry. The young singer has a soulful and catchy voice that she uses to the best of her abilities to strike a chord with the audience. Her deep thought process coupled with her artistic perspective is sure to pave her way towards a bright future.
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