Today we’d like to introduce you to Paris Aryanna.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Paris. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I got my start in music at a very young age. I grew up in a musical home and my mom was my first musical influence. I remember she would play with a live band around town and record R&B music. I began studying piano in 4th grade and fell in love with classical. Moving into high school and college I continued singing, songwriting and picked up some guitar along the way. After graduating college and (trying) to get into the swing of adulthood, I felt like it was time to dive deeper into my artistry. So, I started working on writing and recording my first EP “Color Me Free”, which I released in July. Now, I am playing shows in Austin and working with new writers and producers to create music with and express myself.
Has it been a smooth road?
It hasn’t always been smooth. I think I hit a snag with music for a while during my early 20s. You know I had this mini-crisis, overthinking everything, comparing myself, and not feeling like I had much to show for my music. I definitely deal with a mix of procrastination and perfectionism if that makes any sense. But inside of me I always knew that music is my passion.
We’d love to hear more about your music.
I am a singer, songwriter, and keyboardist. I love to make R&B with an alternative/modern twist. I draw of jazz elements as well. My music is all based on personal experience, and I believe that being open about my struggles, hopes and fears can help other people not feel so alone.
Is our city a good place to do what you do?
I think Dallas is a great city with amazing opportunities for creatives of all kinds. I know some musicians out here that are killing it and I think Texans in this community should collaborate together more. There’s a wellspring of talent that deserves to be seen, and I look forward to expanding my network here.
Contact Info:
- Email: parisaryanna@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paris_aryanna/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParisAryanna/
Image Credit:
Main photo – Shayla Bell, MC Righteous, Kara Elyse
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