Kendrick Ryan

An ex ballerina with velvety vocals and music you will get lost in describes upcoming singer Kendrick Ryan. The Aldie, VA native just debuted her first single ?Do You Think Of Me?and I just had to get to know more about her after hearing it. Her debut single is a jazz infused work of art blending sultry lyrics and soulful vocals effortlessly. She cities that her musical journey started with her family?s love for music, ?I can remember the CDs that I listened to with each of my family members as a child. Growing up around people who loved music and showed me how important is it in life is probably a big part of why I ended up this way? While doing my research I learned that she was once a ballerina and even was in the Nutcracker at 15 but due to a height requirement, It ended her career, ?There was a point in time when I wanted to be a professional ballerina, but then I went through puberty and never made it past 5?2 (lol) My time as a ballerina had a huge impact on who I am as a person and I met a lot of wonderful friends that way.? She advises those girls who want to participate in the art should ?maintain a healthy relationship with yourself and your body.? and I couldn?t agree more.

After switching to music, she learned guitar and began to publish covers and a few tracks to her social media. Her Soundcloud is filled with music but not until this year did Ryan feel like it was time to release her debut, ?I?ve been wanting to release music for a very long time, but things didn?t really fall completely into place

until this year. I?m glad I waited because there are times when I look back at a previous song and think.. thank God I never released that one. Maybe I?ll say the same thing about this song in a few years, but there?s no turning back now!

"Don?t doubt yourself! It?s good to be modest and pace things, but realizing that you are capable of more than you think is a super powerful moment to have."

On Dec 13th 2019, she released her first offering ?Do You Think Of Me?. The instant her voice smoothly faded into the beautiful guitar hook and soft drums, I was hooked. ?I wanted to write a song that reminds people of those they should have treated better. It?s supposed to be the soundtrack to the bad dream you have about your ex.? When I went back and listened to her soundcloud catalog, I noticed how captivating her vocals were even from the start, making the listener feel every emotion she writes into these songs., ?I think the lyrics I write allow for a lot of emotions to come through. I?ve also been able to strengthen and craft my voice in the past couple of years by experimenting with new styles and pushing my limits.? Kendrick doesn?t write or sound like a new artist but more so like someone who knows who they are. If she continues this, she will have a very good 2020 and I?ll be right there buying all her music and merch.