Maiysha Defies Genres With Soulful Debut

Minneapolis-born songbird Maiysha is a true blend of beauty and talent. The graduate of Sarah Lawrence College is a former model and teacher.

Now, Maiysha is a Grammy-nominated artist -- recognized for her single, "Wanna Be." Her debut album, "This Much is True," is a genre bender, mixing hip hop rhythms with jazz and funk grooves.

She speaks with Tony Cox and gives a live, in-studio performance.

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• Maiysha
• Wanna Be
• This Much Is True
• Grammy Awards
• Grammy
• rock
• soul
• R&B
• urban alternative

[gunz543]

Im not the type to speak negatively about anyone, but it seems like shes forcing it. She has a beautiful voice, but for some reason I hear lyrics, and a beautiful voice, when I should be hearing a beautiful song. I'll have to check out more of her music.

[1990babyface]

Yeah she does looks kinda like her. That's scary.

[nikkinukka]

omg...shes that lane bryant model! shes beautiful!. i remember when i first opened the 34th st store in nyc and she can w. the president of lane bryant...she more beautiful in person!

[wallykater]

She's not in full voice here but this woman is going all the way. It's Grammy night. Good luck, Maiysha!! Minneapolis is rootin' for you! :-)

[Geezyone]

I'm liking that.

[TABULOUS1]

She looks a bit like Laila (Ali).

Never heard of her b4 now....nice.

[kalane]

love it