Building Confidence and a Strong Creative Team: Behind the First Album Release with Kaiyah Mercedes

The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence

17 year old queer singer songwriter, Kaiyah Mercedes has gone from writing their first song at eleven years old to their debut album being streamed over 200,000 times, just a handful of years later. In this Club Conversation, Kaiyah shares her clear artistic vision and how they manifest this into tangible form with the support of their creative community, and as well as their discovery of sexual identity, and their diagnosis with ADHD and Autism.

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2:20 – Kaiyah takes us through her songwriting journey from the start to now.
13.09 – We talk about self-reflection through the lens of her new single “Hindsight” and the wisdom of hindsight.
16:00 – We talk about self-acceptance and being diagnosed with Autism and ADHD and navigating relationships.
24:50 - Kaiyah shares her vision for her artistic projects and some of the ways she brings ideas into tangible forms.
29:20 – We discuss the artistic development phase and the process of building an artist brand, putting together release assets, and building a team.
36:00 - Building trust in collaborative teams.
39:37 – Kaiyah talks about self-discovery and coming to terms with her sexuality and self-identity as a queer person.
43:56 – Kaiyah shares her song “‘Hide with me”.
48:00 – A practical path to establishing yourself in a new genre.

About Kaiyah:

Kaiyah Mercedes is an LGBTQI+ singer/songwriter who, at just 17 years old, has already gained recognition for her deep and introspective music. Her lyrics are crafted with an intention to connect with listeners, touching on relatable themes such as young love, heartbreak, and the struggles of being a teenager in today’s world. Her music is a testament to her ability to capture the universal experiences of adolescence and beyond. Contact Kaiyah: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Song Credit: “Hide With Me" - Written by Kaiyah Ridgway. Performed live by Kaiyah Mercedes.

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Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence

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