featured artists of THE residency

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  AK

  IG: aydri.an,
  TT: @aydriank

  AK is a 19-year-old musician and aspiring producer. With a music background in Jazz and R&B, her sound is a mix of both genres with a hint of soulfulness and contemporary. During AK’s senior year of high school, she was in five music ensembles (Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Pierce College Concert Band, Pierce College Hybrid Ensemble, and Vocal Ensemble as the piano accompanist). AK has a diverse background in music as she currently has her own jazz combo called Quarter After Nine, and has worked with The 5th Avenue Theatre, as the music director/piano accompanist for the Rising Star Project 2022. As a former student of The Residency in Seattle, AK was able to enhance her skills in music production and gain knowledge in the music business world, under the direction of highly acclaimed teaching artists. Not only does AK produce beats, but she also writes compositions. She has composed a piece, called “Zenith of Spring“ for a flute quartet, which you can find on her YouTube channel (@VIBINWITHAK). She also recently composed a jazz ballad titled “La Lune Noire” which will be published soon on her website (aydriank.com). AK’s ultimate goal is to become diverse in music. She wants to be able to produce beats, compose for ensembles, play in ensembles, and become a studio and touring musician. AK’s ambitious and determined attitude is what helps her thrive in the music field.

  

  Flourish

  IG: flourishmaxzealmuzic

  Flourish gives you a range and variety of genres which makes their voice unique and smooth like butter. Their music stems from life and hardships and turning them into wins. Flourish’s soulful sound reminds you of Aretha Franklin, Sam Smith, and Prince, but a lyricism like Kendrick Lamar and J Cole. Flourish takes hip-hop, R&B, neo soul, and rock to creatively blend a majestic sound.
  
  “I want to be a positive inspiration. I’m here for it. My music is filled with words of encouragement and that is part of Bloodworks’ call to save lives.” -Flourish

  

  Isaiah Banks

  IG: icbanks

  Isaiah Banks is a 19-year-old singer-songwriter. “I love to create music to grow my emotional intelligence, by getting my feelings out and learning from them. I grew up singing in church and participating in musical theatre. Today I hope you enjoy what I’ve created!”

  

  KPX

  IG: _kp54_

  KPX is a Breakout Luminary Artist from Tacoma who joined The Residency in 2019 and has participated in The Residency Summer Intensive every year since. KPX is an artist that has a sound like no other. KPX’s name is broken into 3 parts: K is for King. He believes that everyone was born into royalty; P is for Pin but also “Pen” for penmanship as a poet and a writer; and X is for distinctiveness and his power of being unique. KPX has a love and a passion for music, much driven by the passing of his brother years ago who loved rap.

  

  MAIA

  IG: maiagaiia

  Born in Toledo, OH, raised in South Seattle, Maia has been involved in her community since an early age. She has participated in programs with Powerful Voices, Y-WE, Youth Speaks, and The Residency and is currently enrolled at Seattle Pacific University for apparel design. She finds fulfillment through productivity with her passion for spoken word, music, and activism, while simultaneously being able to connect and meet creative individuals sharing similar visions and goals. From her podcast, The Grey Area, to the pop-up Open Mic Nites, and her plethora of files of unreleased music, Maia continues to make noise in our quiet home, Seattle, and aspires to only go further.

  

  NëSTRä

  IG: nestramusic,
  TT: nestraextra

  NËSTRÄ, born Eliyas Abdulkadir to East African immigrants in Minnesota, is an American artist based in Seattle. The moniker NËSTRÄ derives from the Spartan Queen Clytemnestra of Greek legend – chosen to embody the duality of masculine and feminine energies – while the umlauts above the E and A represent his initials. NËSTRÄ fell in love with music in 5th grade drumline, and began freestyling with his friends at lunch. After participating in The Residency in 2017, NËSTRÄ released his breakout single 11:11, produced by Seattle heavyweights Sango and Está. of Soulection. In 2018 he made the semifinals of MoPop’s SoundOff! Competition. Over the next three years, NËSTRÄ released 3 projects: “QUALITY” explored an electronic sound, “texture.” embraced acoustic tones, and “JIGGY” combined RnB, Rap and Pop Influences into one cohesive vision. At the age of 22, NËSTRÄ has already performed at Seattle’s two most iconic music festivals, Capitol Hill Block Party and Bumbershoot. He also walked in New York Fashion Week 2021 with the MLS and Adidas hosting. Through his lyrics, music, and dance, NËSTRÄ tells his story, reflecting on his life as a first-generation immigrant of East African heritage, as well as dealing with an absentee father. NËSTRÄ plays with a variety of sounds and themes, while never forgetting his roots. We are taken on a trip through struggle, love, anger, happiness, and spirituality. His music is organic, enigmatic and always directly from the heart.

  

  PrettyLoyal

  IG: prettyloyalofficial

  A young lady who makes music to uplift and bring hope to her listeners, PrettyLoyal started out writing poems. She was showcasing her work at school assemblies, protests, and rallies when she was in high school. Then 4 years ago, she took a leap of faith and wrote her first song, fell in love with the process of writing music, and she now has an ep and 2 singles out on all platforms. PrettyLoyal’s goal is to utilize music to spread a message of love and endurance to her listeners, as well as express her deepest emotions in hope that others can relate and resonate with her.

  

  Rose’ Prosecco

  IG: theroseprosecco

  Rose’ Prosecco, a powerful vocalist and voice, has traveled with and represented The Residency in spectacular ways. A Residency Alumni from the 2018 cohort, Rosé is an endowed hip-hop /R&B vocalist, producer and lyricist, captivating listeners through lush poetic flows and smooth sultry vocals. Born in Seattle with a mixed upbringing of the bustling PNW and the provincial countryside of North Carolina, Prosecco draws her inspiration of sound from a variety of artists in the R&B, gospel and West Coast hip-hop scene. Rosé is an independent DIY artist creating artwork, writing, recording, producing, and self-directing music videos. Media has called her, “Positively melanating to the soul”.

  

  SANTII

  IG: selfmadesantii

  A lyrical maestro hailing from the vibrant city of Seattle, SANTII breathes life into rap music. His artistry transcends mere beats and rhymes, weaving a tapestry of meaningful narratives that resonate with the human experience. SANTII’s sonic creations are a fusion of raw authenticity and infectious energy, offering listeners a genuine connection to the spectrum of emotions. In a world hungry for substance, his music becomes a catalyst, transmuting the collective energy into a more positive force. Brace yourself for a real, heartfelt journey that promises to reshape your perception of the world through the power of sound.

  

  Savvy Rae

  IG: saVvy_rae_official

  Music. Most love it, few understand it. And even fewer speak it. Savvy Rae is a lyricist. Her words can pick apart a scene and tell a story from an image. She also creates images. Images in the minds of any that stop to listen. Any that care to hear. She takes her pain, her joy, her life, and throws it on a life’s canvas unapologetically, for all to see. Seeing her on stage is not a performance, it’s an experience. Her dream is not to be a celebrity. Her dream is to have the perspectives of the people who witness her, changed; seeing the world with new, innocently accepting, more inclusive vision. Because nothing in this world is one sided, or one dimensional. Especially not music.

  

  Tah-Jae

  IG: tahjae.shante

  Tah-Jae is the 2020 recipient of the Marcus Trufant & Safeway Leadership Acknowledgement Award. From the 2019 Residency cohort, Tah-Jae, aka TahJae Shante, is an aspiring artist who loves serving the Southend and Central Area communities where she grew up. She uses her voice to inspire, encourage and motivate the people who have inspired, encouraged and motivated her to believe in herself and her skills. Tah-Jae’s goal in life is to fulfill her purpose on this earth through words, art, music and energy by inspiring others to break from their shell and give them a sense of belonging. Her work off the stage includes volunteering with Progress Pushers, a nonprofit that guides, educates and empowers youth most impacted by societal systems – believing that by connecting them to mentors, needed skills and opportunities, youth can thrive in their own image of greatness.
  
  “We go around to schools and promote blood donation in a way that will catch the youth’s ears. The Residency is the entertainment piece and Bloodworks is the informational piece. We genuinely vibe together, that’s the goal. “ -Tah-Jae

  

  Tazz Enrico

  IG: tazzenrico,
  TT: theseattlenativ

  Born and raised in South Seattle, Tazz Enrico has been performing in music since the tender age of five years old initially as a dancer. As he got older, he started rapping and writing music in varying genres like R&B, Funk, and Hip Hop. Joining programs such as The Residency and More Music @ The Moore, he aspires to be one of the most significant names to come from Washington with his moniker, “The Seattle Native.”

  

  Thee Ms Jaicee

  IG: theems.jaicee,
  TT: theems.jaicee

  From the vibrant streets of Houston, Texas, to the creative hub of Seattle, Washington, Jaicee is an upcoming artist who strives like no other with a passion of songwriting, rapping and creative directing. Thee Ms Jaicee is a multi-talented force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
  
  “We’re doing something amazing in trying to get more people to donate blood. I love doing these shows. The youth get excited for it and makes them feel like they’re part of a community.” -Jaicee