FEATURE: ANISA FOWLER

Musical Journey with Artist Anisa Fowler

I was first introduced to Anisa Fowler from her publicist Brandi Lynn. She shared her story with me and, when I downloaded “Covered,” which was a Gospel Billboard charting song, I knew I wanted to learn more about her journey. Over the summer, Ms. Fowler was on tour opening for Gospel sensation Pastor Smokie Norful, and she took time out of her schedule to share more about herself with our audience.

Crystal: Can you share with our audience how you got your start in music?

Anisa: I’ve been singing for as long as I can remember and have known all my life that music would play a special role in my life. I became really serious about music when I entered high school and have been pursuing this dream ever since. I’ve sung in various groups and choirs growing up. I released my first single in 2014 called ‘Your Love’. I ran out of funds and almost gave up. But in 2019 a good friend from high school (Joshua Arnoux) called me and said he wanted to sign me as his first artist to his label (RNU Records). Under his leadership, I released ‘You Reign’ in 2020 and the billboard indicator top 30 hit ‘Covered’ in 2021. We then went on to release my EP Anisa The Next Chapter July 15, 2022 and we have been promoting and pushing this music with the highest level of excellence! Crystal: Did you start singing in church, and who were your role models and singers who inspired you along the way? Anisa: I started singing in church and I still sing in the church as I lead worship at two churches in New York. I sing about my life and the God who gets me through it. The team of producers I work with bring the flavor and spice. Growing up I listened mostly to Yolanda Adams. Now I listen more to Tasha Cobbs-Leonard, Jekalyn Carr and Kierra Sheard-Kelly. One day I hope to sing with all four of them! Crystal: What have you had to overcome in your journey in the music industry and what lessons have you learned on the way?

Anisa: The music industry is full of opinions from others. If you don’t learn to overcome those and be firm in who you are, you’ll crumble under the pressure of it all. I’ve learned to take what’s helpful and leave what just isn’t in the season I’m in. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. But I’ve learned I don’t have to subscribe to any of it. There are opinions about your appearance, status, gift, and the list goes on and on. You have to be firm to succeed. Crystal: What would you like our readers to know about you and your music?

Anisa: Music is my way of testifying. It’s medicine to me and I want that when people listen to it, they get a taste of the medicine as well. I pray over every song and I ask God to use it to heal. I’ve been through trauma in church, trauma in school and trauma in my relationships. The world offers lots of medicine for trauma. But I choose music. This world is so broken. We all need a dose of this Jesus medicine.

Crystal: For our aspiring artist reading, what is a business fundamental that you have learned that you would like to share?

Anisa: Every artist has to spend time figuring out who they are. If you don’t have a grip on your identity, you will be pulled and pushed into every direction and lose yourself. Know who you are. Be sure about it. And unapologetically be YOU! Then, you must understand that your artistry has a business side to it and take to time to know the business. Make sure to hire people for your team that specialize in the business of it all. You can’t be so in love with what you do that you don’t pay attention to the business side. You’ll be in love and broke! Crystal: Where can our readers find your music and follow you online? Anisa: My website is www.AnisaFowler.com. You can follow me on IG and FB @AnisaWorships. My EP “Anisa The Next Chapter” is available everywhere digital music is sold. My motivational YouTube channel is ‘Annie’s Blue Couch’. Stay tuned for my Live Recording coming on October 7, 2022. It’s going to be an EPIC night!

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