We caught up with upcoming R&B/Soul singer Nayo Dez to share her story and her latest hit single “Winter”:
I was so lost..
Growing up in America by the most Haitian people you’ll ever meet. I wasn’t born in Haiti so I always felt I never truly could relate completely I didn’t feel Haitian enough for Haitian people.
So that meant I’m technically American right? I should fit in for sure! Wrong!
My traditions, upbringing and conditioning that have been instilled into me throughout my childhood by my parents kept me from truly being able to relate to Americans and their mentality, so I guess I’m not fully American either. I asked myself these question so many times with no answers.
High school was kinda cool! I found my voice (literally) I had attended an art school for vocal music and began singing for Disney World and Universal studios!
It was then that I knew what my calling was.
But the questions still remained..
Where do I fit in?
Who are my people?
Who understands me?
Hence, the beginning of my life’s work! That’s when my solo independent artist journey began.
I set out on my quest to find my people.. my HAT (Haitian American Tribe).
That is how my single “Island girl” was born in 2021.
I’ve auditioned for shows like American Idol, The Voice, America’s got talent, karaoke, wars, etc. Any and every platform I could try to get myself on I would attend every open mic night, every talent show, every showcase.
I have met and networked with some amazing people And I know I will find and join my true soul tribe members.
My H.A.T. (Haitian American Tribe) Spreading all my love along the way…
October of 2023 I started on my EP journey, and I began to write and self record and experience things in a relationship that I had never experienced before. The EP titled “SEASONS” is my personal experience and firsthand account of how much mental Health can play a part in affecting partnerships, relationships, and being able to control your emotions, I’ve experience so many hardships and heartbreaks in relationships and it always seems to be like there was a lesson to be learned, I know that the lesson I successfully learned is that I unconditionally love myself. My newest single “WINTER” is leading up, with high anticipation to release the entire project in 2025!
Listen below on Apple Music or click here to play on Spotify.
