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Hollywood Stars

In 2015, I released my first EP “The obstacles (haven’t we all). I’ve worked songs I’m ready to revi sit, and more
Wait”. I started traveling across with talented creators, people who importantly: I have a new perspec-
the county to record music. In 2016, didn’t understand my vision, peop- tive. I am a musician no matter what
I started an Instagram series called le who wanted to control my vision, my career looks like. Suc cess and ful-
“Monday Blues”. It’s a weekly com- and peop le who simply lied about fillment are subjec tive, just like art.

pilation of singing, vlogs, come dy, their intentions. The music industry I was ashamed of being burned out,
and be hind-the-scenes footage. is the best and worst thing that has but now I’m so grateful for feeling
In 2018, I released my single “Sleep”, ever [not really] happened to me. lost. Sometimes we need to be lost
and moved to Atlanta to begin to be found.
working on a new EP. Currently, I have not completed a new
solo project. My music felt stale, “What’s next for Mira Blues?” I am
My new music ended up going and by January 2020, I was drained. getting reacquainted with myself
in the wrong direction. I’ve made a lot I felt like giving up on music. For the as an artist. I’m learning to produce,
of mu sic that hasn’t been released. past year, I’ve taken the ti me to step and I’m writing new music. I’m let ting
I joke that my songs are “unrelea- away from social media and the pres- go of what I thought my career should
sed classics”. My internet fans know sure of releasing mu sic. It’s been invi- look like by now and embracing
my songs, some of them even ha- gorating. The beau ty of stepping away the unknown. I don’t have a fancy
ve my lyrics tattooed on their bo- is that now I have new inspi ration. roll out plan, no big names to drop,
dies, but I’ve experienced creative I ha ve songs that need to be written, or an exciting release to promo-
te, and that’s okay. For the first time
in years, I feel free. I feel new again,
and I’m exci ted about my art. I ha ve
a lot mo re to say, and I’ll be sharing
it with everyone when I’m ready,
so make sure to follow me on Insta-
gram and Clubhouse @mirablues
or you’ll miss out! I can’t wait to sha re
more of my story through music.

I want people to consider that things
may not happen for a reason – but
that they happen when they do for
a reason. It’s okay to step back and
regroup. My art has been leaving me
voicemails for years, and now I’m fi-
nally ready to take the call again. I’ll let
you know what it says.

For the first time in years,

I feel free. I feel new
again, and I’m excited
Photos by Marvin Joseph @king_marvino about my art.
Styled by Cherie Burns @hair2style62
Makeup by Noel Shaefon @noelshaefonartistry
Hair by Kyndra Turner @kyndraturnerhair

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