Artist Description
Mayaeni is the daughter of an American rock guitarist/songwriter and West African mother from Sierra Leone. The constant sound of her father's guitar awakened a desire in Mayaeni to express herself in music. Her mother, a community organizer for Africans in Detroit, exposed her to rich experiences in the US and abroad. During her adolescent years, Mayaeni spent summers in England with her cousins and traveled to Sierra Leone and developed a unique view of the world as a result of her experiences living abroad and traveling.She moved to New York City immediately after finishing high school and began making the rounds to sing at open mics at the Village Underground, Cafe Wha, Soul Cafe and Sugar Bar, even though she was still underage.
Mayaeni ultimately wrote and self produced her self titled which was released in Japan in 2007. She toured Tokyo and also signed an endorsement contract with GladNews clothing to coincide with the release of the album. When she returned, she continued to perform in NYC was joined on stage by Wyclef Jean at one of her performances, who added a new dimension to her song "Everyday."
In May of 2007, she caught the ears of multi-platinum producer/songwriter Toby Gad, and his brother Jens Gad. They felt an immediate chemistry and wrote eight songs no available on her EPK available on you tube, as well as her myspace page at www.myspace.com/mayaenimusic.
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