Artist description A very Talented female singer soulfully singing over Hip-hop, and Experimental Beats.

Music Style Very Hip-Hop influenced and Soulful

Musical Influences Teena Marie, Chaka Khan, Patti Labelle, and Sara Vaughn

Similar Artists Kelis, Portishead and Attica Blue

Artist History International performer and recording artist, KAWAYNIS, burst onto the music scene bringing a phat poetic new sound to the hip-hop underground! Based in Atlanta, GA,this sultry singer/ lyricist presents an erotic style of lyrics poured over hip-hop, jungle,experimental tracks produced by Clos tha Buttahman. Her debut album, LIVIN OFF OF INSTINCT! is an alluring blend of rhythmic beats and ephermal lyrics, a marriage, which renders listeners nothing less than inspired. KAWAYNIS distinguishes herself from the majority of her counterparts by combining poetic lyricism with musical tracks designed to elevate listeners to a higher state of consciousness. In addition to boasting writer and arranger credits on LIVIN Off Of INSTINCT and WRED: Hip-Hop Radio KAWAYNIS has performed in some of the nation's hottest clubs which includes; Club KAYA(Atlanta); Nomenclature Musuem (Atlanta); Ying Yang Cafe (Atlanta); Metro (Detroit); Club Trinity (New York), and The Underground (Cleveland), just to name a few. She has also graced the international club scene with her 1997,1998, and 2000 appearances at The Lift, Beachcomber, and Club Paradox in Brighton,England and her 1999 debut appearance at the legendary Red Light Cafe in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Group Members Kawaynis-Vocals and Clos tha Buttahman-Producer/Beat Programmer

Instruments EPS, ASR10

Albums Livin Off of Instinct! and WRED: Hip Hop Radio

Press Reviews Artical in D J Times,for #44 posittion for the single "Sittin' On My Porch" 1998

Additional Info You gotta watch out for them

Location Atlanta, Georgia - USA

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