APBYou: Back to School with Random Days
Immersed in music from a young age through her father and family church, Cyanca found her creative calling in the rich sounds of hip-hop and R&B. Igniting a soulful and unique musical style that truly captures her essence, the Smithfield, NC native takes us on a journey as she shares her influences, artistic vision, and the irresistible energy that drives her music. Get ready to be enchanted by Cyanca's melody and experience the magic that defines her musical world.
WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE ARTISTS TO LISTEN TO RIGHT NOW?
CYANCA: I just found this rapper named Trevor Spitta who is really hard. I’ve been listening to him a lot. Don Toliver, Jordan Ward, LAYA, and Ab-soul, and Brandy to name a few.
WHAT WOULD YOU SAY INSPIRED YOU TO GET INTO MUSIC? WHERE DO YOU HOPE TO GO WITH YOUR MUSIC?
CYANCA: Church. I spent most of my childhood in my family church and that’s where I fell in love with playing music at the age of 6. My father taught me the history of hip-hop and R&B and that sparked me wanting to pursue music fully.
HOW DO YOU DEFINE SUCCESS?
CYANCA: Success to me used to be a big house, marriage, financial stability but as I get older it’s more so about following God and fulfilling the purpose he has for me and serving others.
WHEN DID YOU FEEL CONFIDENT ENOUGH TO BEGIN TO SHARE YOUR MUSIC WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY?
CYANCA: After I recorded my second song Recipe I shared it with my best friend who is a music guru and she went crazy! She was like this is amazing! So I dropped it on SoundCloud and it gained a lot of attention I wasn’t expecting. I felt invincible after that.
WHAT DOES STYLE MEAN TO YOU?
CYANCA: I approach style with fluidity and grace. Besides music, fashion is a space where there are no rules for me and I can dress how I feel. Jay-z said, “I might wear black for a year straight.” My first thought was I can wear what I want and who is going to stop me?
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