10 questions with R&B’s rising star Shenna

Rising R&B singer-songwriter Shenna is taking down our expectations: clapping back at the social media age of false closeness and Instagram façades, her music speaks how we’re all feeling.

Culminating in her latest single ‘Conversation’, Shenna emphasises the anxieties and insecurities of the modern world, and takes it back to real life intimacy.

The American singer’s boldness and creativity has led her to using her platform for female empowerment and fighting inequality in music. Shenna also explains her rich cultural heritage has led her to accept diverse influences, “my father being Arabic and my mom African-American, I have been exposed to the best of both worlds”, she describes. So we caught up with the up and comer to find out how Shenna fell for music and where she hopes it will take her next…

Describe your music in 3 words…

Real, fun, and eccentric!

Who’s your greatest influence?

The greatest influence in my life currently is definitely my mom and my manager. Both who 100% believe in me as not only an artist but as a person chasing her dreams.

What does music mean to you?

Music is my life and purpose. It is how I express who I am and what I think about 24-7.

Who’s the last person you called?

My mom is the last person I called. We talk several times everyday definitely one of my best friends.

What did you talk about?

I told her about a music networking event I attended. I also told her about some plans my manager and I have in the works. I love to update my mom about my music accomplishments because she is my number one motivation.

One item of clothing you couldn’t live without?

Black leggings always save the day. Want to be classy throw them on with a nice shirt? I am all for comfortable and cute.

One album you couldn’t live without?

Mariah Carey Emancipation Of Mimi because every song is fire and vocally amazing.

What’s next for you?

Performing, a new music video, and starting a look book for my everyday looks as well!

Follow Shenna on Instagram here.

Words
Kitty Robson