Neo-soulgroove

Fay Ola a jazzy, neo-soul singer was born and raised in Trinidad, W.I.. She began discovering her singing talents at the young age of 7, where she would put on her own shows on the steps of her home to her much appreciative yet imagined audience. She then went on to write her first original calypso song at the age of 10 for her elementary school, influenced in part by her older brother, a singer/songwriter in his own rights. Having witnessed his success in later years, she began to cultivate a love for music and entertain thoughts of following in his footsteps.

Then, in high school, she played in her school steelband and since migrating to the U.S., has continued the annual tradition of participating in New York’s Labor Day celebrations, specifically competing in Brooklyn’s steelband competition. During this time she also pursued her college degree in Teacher Education but switched to Literary Studies in a move that decisively afforded her the opportunity to develop her writing skills and thereby develop in her, a notable songwriter. Here in New York, Fay Ola also passionately furthered her calling for music by joining the Imani Singers, the honors choir of Medgar Evers College. It was here that she began training in diverse genres of music such as the renowned classics, southern spirituals and contemporary gospel; she performed such repertoires while touring the southern states with Imani for more than 6 years. It was during this learning period that her love of music grew into an ardor that pushed her towards her destined career in singing and songwriting.

Aside from her college choir, she acknowledges such inspirations as pioneering Neo-soul artists D’Angelo, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Bilal, in addition to, soul divas Anita Baker and Regina Belle among several others in helping to create in her, the unique fusion that she entitles, jazzy-neosoul. Fay Ola is currently working on her new debut album with Indiggo Child Records and producer Joe wize. She has and uncanny ability to ‘switch’ her styles accordingly, she has performed in such places as Brooklyn’s Five Spot, Lower Manhattan’s Bowery Poetry Club and West Village’s Club Groove to name a few.

Fay Ola’s aim is to reach audiences far and wide, from youngsters to mature individuals through her meaningful lyrics and soulful music; through this medium, she desires to bring her communiqué across to people that they may not only embrace and appreciate them but most of all, act. This sultry, soulful young lady is working hard to be one of the most noteworthy artists in the music industry and only time will tell….