CynDiva, a Baltimore native, has been singing and performing nearly all of her life. She has performed at events across the globe. She is a sought after singer, mistress of ceremonies, poet, actress and motivational speaker.
This highly awarded, multi-talented Diva completed her first independently released EP, Dreadloc’d Soul Volume 1: Friend Request in December 2015. The EP was written, produced, arranged and executive produced by CynDiva and Knatty 410 and is available on Amazon, ITunes, Google Play and most digital retailers. The elements of smooth jazz and gospel roots in her smooth sultry vocals coupled with power production from Knatty 410 promise a musical get away that you don't need a passport for. She is currently recording Dreadloc'd Soul Volume 2 while touring to support her first effort.
Semi-finalist in the 2010 UK Songwriting Competition with "At The Water's Edge", A song written with songwriter, Nico Rizzutto of the UK. The two have never met in person. This highly awarded song was written, produced and arranged entirely over the internet. CynDiva was a finalist in the Morgan Stanley Big, Big Show on Broadway. She was also the "People's Choice Award Winner" in the Mayor's 18th annual Billie Holliday Vocal Competition, Baltimore, Maryland.
She was voted "Best Up and Coming Soul Sista", by City Paper, and earned the title of "Dominican Idol" on 98Rock's Morning Show; winning an all expense paid trip to the Dominican Republic. She has been a featured artist in Music Monthly Magazine, rockinmoms.com, The Younique Magazine, and Sheisevolving.com.
CynDiva can also currently be heard as co-host of The Mellow Mix, an internationally syndicated internet radio show that spotlights independent R&B and Soul artists and their music. She dispenses sage advice from your friendly neighborhood Diva’s perspective with her weekly segment, #Divasaidso.
Her philosophy on her musical style is that she simply sings from her soul, because her heart is too fragile for such a weighty task.
"I don’t sing from my heart. My heart is fragile. It can and has been broken. My soul, on the other hand is big, strong, timeless and eternal. That is where the strength of my music comes from. I want to connect with my audience on a much deeper level, on the soul level. I want to connect on the level where time, space, size, shape, and ethnicity become irrelevant. I want longevity", says the young diva with zest. "Basically, I want my music to mean as much to my listeners as it does to me."
Dreadloc'd Soul Volume 2: Direct Message to be released 3/12/16
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Featuring CynDiva. Hosted by Your girl Cheryl.