Sy

Sy, one half of SyRae, was born in Memphis, Tennessee. Her first memories were of standing in front of the window, because they didn’t have a mirror, and singing either Whitney Houston’s “Greatest Love”, Vesta’s “Congratulations”, or any song by Patti LaBelle.

She grew up listening to mostly R&B, although she likes all types of music genres. As a child, her father made her attend guitar, piano and vocal lessons, as well as sing in the church choir. Music had taken over her childhood and she didn’t mind it a bit. By the time she became a young adult, she had performed in front of many people and in various arenas: musicals at school, events at recreation centers, church functions, to name a few. I guess you can say that music has been a huge part of my life. It wasn’t until she became an adult that she learned to appreciate instruments and how a live band can make you feel. In her opinion, “the feeling is like no other. It’s amazing how music can take you to anyplace or emotion. Whether you’re happy or melancholy, music can empathize with your situation. That way you will never feel alone”.

Sy met up with the individuals of Arteless in April 20, 2008. In late April 2008 she met up with Rachel Harris and formed SyRae. They have performed at Omias, TT Reynolds, Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern, and various locations in the Northern Virginia area. Sy has co-wrote ‘If I Want To’ & sang & produced such songs as ‘Make a Change’, ’3rdCoast Thang’, ‘No Good’, ‘Country Boy’, and ‘Be There’ among others.