Phia Creates Her Own Space as Purple Reign Hits Queen's Hall
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - Youth’s on her side and positive energy propels her spirit. Twenty-three year old Phia Smith is a dedicated artiste and performer who hones her craft, delivering RnB, Pop and Soul self-penned songs to the world. She’s gearing up to share her gift with a Trinidad and Tobago audience on May 29th at Queen’s Hall in Port-of-Spain- something she says is an introduction she hopes will inspire other young artistes to step out and pursue their dreams.
Phia SmithPhia’s been in the shadows of bigger artistes like Orlando Octave who’ve worked with her at PengCo Music where producer, Randal Alexander has effectively molded the young entertainer’s sound. “My sound is very unique and I like to think of it as a special sound, considering that I’m not doing the traditional Caribbean genres– soca, calypso, reggae or dancehall,” says Phia. She loves all the Caribbean music genres, but Phia says that from as early as she can remember, she’s been drawn to the international soft sounds of RnB, Soul and Pop, sung by international mainstream artistes. “I felt it was time to create a platform for myself, to showcase myself to those who will listen. I’m hoping that the music authorities here in the Caribbean will now see the need to create spaces and opportunities for artistes like me, who don’t necessarily sing the traditional Caribbean genres.”
Phia’s concert, “Purple Reign,” will double up as an album release concert – the entertainer explaining that her new album and all of the songs on it, will be shared with her Queen’s Hall audience on show night. “Royalty is at the core of my expression here, and I’m really hoping that those coming out to the event will grasp my overall effort to have them find their love for music again, fall in love with lyrics that come from the heart- relatable lyrics that almost everyone has experienced, or will likely experience in their lifetime.”
The young entertainer’s album is called “Emotions Aside.” Next week Wednesday – May 29th, she will perform alongside a live band, something she anticipates. “My aim is to show people here at home and internationally, just how much talent there is here in Trinidad and Tobago. We’re so versatile, so creative, and I feel like everyone should hear and see what we have to offer the world.”
Other artistes billed to grace the stage include Umi Marcano and Orlando Octave- both of whom have collaborated with the young singer, in the past. “I’m very excited to meet and share my love for music with everyone who’ll be at Queen’s Hall. This is something I’ve waited a long time to do and I truly hope it encourages others who have been blessed with the gift of music, to create their own spaces, and opportunities,” said Phia.
For more information on Phia, music lovers are encouraged to visit www.phiazworld.com.
