Whew... truly magic on episode #316! We welcomed the very talented PG native, Singer & Songwriter, Mikiah. She shared with us her musical journey, writing inspirations, and how she’s overcome expectations while growing an independent creative. Mikiah also shared 3 HITS from her sophomore album “Dahlia” which is available on all streaming platforms! This album fit right into the Soul Conversations style combining nostalgic and refreshing melodies of Funk, R&B, and Indie sounds. To honor our guest, RWEONTHEAIR?! played some vinyl hand-picked selections (curated by Mikiah of course) of other notable Songstresses like Donna Summer, Roberta Flack & Minnie Ripperton. DJ SereniT led an amazing artist interview all while Derrick helped us lead a smooth ticket giveaway to Mikiah's upcoming show at Twin Valley Distillers - Saturday, March 25th 8-11pm! Check out Mikiahs bio and the show tracklist below:
Artist Bio
Instagram: @Mikiah__ | Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mikiah
Mikiah is a singer and Songwriter from Washington, DC. She's a graduate of Duke Ellington School of the Arts and has a B.A in Music Business. The singer has recently released her sophomore album titled Dahlia, which combines nostalgic and refreshing melodies consisting of Funk, R&B, and Indie sounds. Mikiah continues to perform independently at nightclub venues, day parties, universities, music halls and special events throughout the country; Along with being affiliated with Sofar Sounds and music agencies in the DC location.
Now, let’s check out this tracklist:
Derrick Weston Brown CD (DJ) Set (Still updating!):
Anthony Valadez Vibrations Audio / Visual: Sounds Inspired by all Things Visual Record Breakin Music 08:00 PM
Jeff Bradshaw, N'Dambi Miss Celie's Blues (Sister) Bone Deep UMG - Hidden Beach Records 08:04 PM
Jill Scott Slowly Surely Experience: Jill Scott 826+ UMG - Hidden Beach Records 08:06 PM
A Tribe Called Quest Find a Way The Anthology Jive 08:09 PM
Beady Belle Moja jedyna (interlude) Cewbeagappic Universal Music Ireland Ltd. 08:10 PM
Beady Belle One and only Cewbeagappic Universal Music 08:11 PM
Liquid Spirits Let Love Run These Streets Let Love Run These Streets Outlaw Records 08:19 PM
Madison McFerrin (Please Don't) Leave Me Now (Please Don't) Leave Me Now MERLIN - MADMCFERRIN MUSIC 08:28 PM
Mndsgn Hope You're Doin' Better Rare Pleasure Stones Throw Records 08:31 PM
Karasi Dope Love Ms. Rasi If You Nasty 08:42 PM
AFTA-1 The Facts Aftathoughts Vol.1 AFTATHOUGHTS 08:43 PM
ExpressMoney Circulate Freestyle Circulate Freestyle 1852105 Records DK 08:44 PM
Vinyl Records Selections Curated by Mikiah + RWEONTHEAIR?!
Minnie Ripperton I'm A Woman Stay In Love/Minnie Parlophone Catalogue 08:46 PM
Anita Baker Sweet Love Rapture Rhino Atlantic 08:50 PM
Cheryl Lynn If This World Were Mine (Album Version) The Masters Series: Slow Soul Vol.2 Sony Music Entertainment 08:54 PM
Donna Summer Try Me, I Know We Can Make It UMG - Island Mercury 08:59 PM
Donna Summer Love To Love You Baby Live And More UMG - Island Def Jam 08:59 PM
Mikiah Soul Tied Dahlia Mitch Music 09:09 PM | https://linktr.ee/mikiah
Zo! I Can't Help It / Access Granted Zo! Presents...Passion & Definition Chapter 3hree, Verse 5ive Music 09:12 PM
Mikiah Sweet Love Dahlia Mitch Music 09:16 PM | https://linktr.ee/mikiah
Mikiah Cookies and Cream Dahlia Mitch Music 09:25 PM | https://linktr.ee/mikiah
Mtume Juicy Fruit The Masters Series: Mellow Groove Sony Music Entertainment 09:28 PM
Erykah Badu, Queen Latifah, Angie Stone, Bahamadia Love Of My Life Worldwide Worldwide Underground UMG - Motown (Kedar) 09:35 PM
Mtume Love Lock The Essential Mtume SME - Legacy Recordings 09:47 PM
Tiffany DJ Set (Still updating!)
The Wailers Get Up, Stand Up Les 50 Plus Belles Chansons Universal Music 09:48 PM
Osunlade, Erro Everything in Its Right Place BBE 15 - 15 Years of Real Music for Real People - Compiled and Mixed by Chris Read ORCHARD - BBE Music 09:56 PM