We had the good fortune of connecting with NURD and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi NURD, why did you pursue a creative career?
I pursued an career in music because to be honest it was a calling. I have always sang in choir as a kid from 3 until I was 18 years old. I have always loved music but I never thought I was good enough to make t professionally . Until one of my friends who was a producer heard me singing and was like ” Yo’ you have a beautiful voice and a sound that is unique!” the visio of who NURD was started there. She was birthed there . Then I started to think like how can inspire and create a bond with people , I never met but somehow I want us connected. Music. It was my way of communicating to God and in return I wanted to communicate with others. I never felt heard. I never felt seen. Music helps me feel that way.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I think what sets me apart is my spirit. I love music and how it transforms us. I like to think I’m expressing my journey with my songs. I want you to be able to grow with me . Growth is my ultimate goal. Its what I most proud , growth in my voice, my lyrics, my artistry. And I am excited for the heights I’m going to reach. Bigger shows, Bigger rollouts, Collaborations, Bigger audiences. Bigger impact.
It wasn’t easy to get here to this place . My confidence is the biggest muscle I have to continue to build. I am my biggest critic . So walking into a show or a session , I always feel like I can do better. I’ve learned to be a student of the game . Be open to help and advice but also trust your intution because God is the compass in all this.

I want the world to know about my music is that it’s journey. I’m goriwng with them and them with me

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
WELLLLL I”M FROM THE LAnd so my favorite places to show people is my district, Leimert Park. Such a vibrant place . It’s literally the center of the universe. I love Mexican food so we going to the OGs like Lucy’s or we will go to Leo’s taco truck on La Brea, The beach is like my saced place , I’m an Earth sign and I’m in tune with nature. We would turn up at like The Broadway Bar in DTLA or hit up a showcase . It’s so many things here they would be constant vibe.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
So many people where do I start? First God. I dont even have to do the extras . Second, Kruel Ententions. We went to we were in the same friend group growing up so we were naturally interwined. For us to share a bond through music and basically start together is beautiful. She gave me the confidence I needed to share my voice and my story, Without her there wouldn’t be a neosoulnurd. Chloe Vaughn, our other friend was my first kind of manager but more like a sister . So many sessions of trying o break me out of my shell. But she pushed me like no other. To J Honey and Moonflower , two awesome Black women Djs . My God they started my performance frenzy last year in 2022. During the p;andemic I was so sad I couldnt relase music so firstg chance of outside I recorded and now we have ” Hot & Heavy”. They let perform one of their shows in Feburary 2022 and it was like wildfire . I had several shows every month . To A1 and the B.O.S.S. ent family last summer had me working.. To El Prez of Pay Day LA believeing in me to really kill the stgage at one of the biggest underground showcases… a very big milestone for me. A Sound of U Live another great showcase . Front Row Live in Dallas , TX !!! My first out of state performance with a band ! Kasim and the gang awesome, It showed that yes I can do it. Player Records LA , Osiris Childs , SZN so many people have desreve their flowers !

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SZN Osiris Childs

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