Najiyah:
Voice of a New Generation








Najiyah is like most 12-year old girls. She enjoys
doing her little sister’s hair, playing in the park and
riding her scooter. One thing sets her apart from
her peers is that she is a gifted vocalist who has
performed in front of millions of people. This sixth
grader is musical veteran, who has performed at the
Apollo, sang  at Patti La Belle’s 60th birthday party
and performed on BET’s gospel show “Bobby
Jones Gospel”.  She recently released her debut CD,
It’s Just Me, on  independent label, Rhythmbank
Entertainment, which was co-founded by Nona
Hendrix.  Hendrix discovered her at a movie
audition. “I don’t think I picked Najiyah.”, Hendrix
stated “I think I was picked by life to take part in
her evolution into one of our future vocal stars. I
feel that Najiyah is an exceptionally gifted young
singer who sings beyond her years. I can only feel
she has the vocal abilities of someone like Mahalia
Jackson, Aretha Franklin or Whitney Houston when
they were her age.”



TRUE ARTIST ENTERTAINMENT: How did you feel
when you found out you received a record deal?

NAJIYAH: I felt that I was very blessed.

TAE:  How long   did it take to record your debut CD?

NAJIYAH: It took almost a year.

TAE: What is your favorite song on the CD?

NAJIYAH: “Through the Storm” with Jennifer Holiday!

TAE: Who are some your musical influences?

NAJIYAH: My father he sings and plays piano. Yolanda
Adams and Vanessa Bell Armstrong.

TAE: What do you enjoy about singing and performing?

NAJIYAH: I enjoy when people are touched by the message
I give them. I like that God is real!

TAE: How do you balance school and performing?

NAJIYAH: Most of my performances are on weekends or
days I don’t have school.

TAE: You performed at Patti La Belle’s birthday party when
you were 11. What was that like?

NAJIYAH: Exciting.  I met a lot of celebrities like Ashford
and Simpson and other great people and producers..

TAE: What is your favorite subject in school?

NAJIYAH: Social Studies. I like learning about African
American heroes who have helped African American people.


TAE: Who would you like to perform with in the future?

NAJIYAH: Yolanda Adams. She is my favorite. I the way
she carries herself as a person. She  has a great voice.
Najiyah Interview