California-based singer-songwriter Skye Shanklin has created hype all over the world with her wondrous soundscape. Hailing from Playa Del Rey, CA, she started singing at the age of seven along with her coach. She loves making new music and mixing different sounds to create her original melodies. Skye also loves all kinds of music, but holds a strong preference for old sounds as she believes they have a story to tell.
She released an incredible music video at age 9 called, ‘All This’. The video features her unparalleled artistic craftsmanship. The song gained more than 29k views in just 3 weeks. She is now 11 and the singing diva is still winning hearts on the internet with her stunning talent. She had time to share her brilliance with us and some interesting information about her music and herself.
The singer has mastered the art of melodious singing and her voice sounds much ahead of her time. Filled with simplicity yet laced with the perfect authority, the singer demonstrates her skills to offer good vibes. Her music celebrates her innocence, her style, and bright perspective towards life.
Q: What is your legal name and age?
A: Skye Shanklin, I'm 11 years old
Q: Where are you from?
A: I'm from Playa Del Rey, California
Q: Why did you first start making music?
A: I don't know I seemed to love it. My mom said I would beat on all of her pots and pans with a rhythm not at random so she bought me a drum set for my first birthday. Then I was recorded at about 18 months old singing "All of Me" by John Legend, although I didn't say all of the words correctly I had the melody down.
Q: What’s your latest release?
A: February 28th Stop, Look, and Listen is the cut we expect great things so check back.
Q: Who influenced you most throughout your career?
A: My mom- because she never stops believing in my dreams and supporting me and encouraging me when I feel stuck or anything. maybe because she's a therapist she knows how to listen but she's the best and I'm glad she's my mom.
Q: What’s your best advice for handling criticism?
A: Check the source, and if credible take it as a way to grow and continue to develop into the best me, or put it into my library of info if needed but if it doesn't apply let it fly.
Using her magnificent voice to whisper through songs that flip the expectations set by the genre with tempo and gorgeousness, singer Skye Shanklin is making a worthwhile entry into the industry. The young singer has a soulful and catchy voice that she uses to the best of her abilities to strike a chord with the audience. Her deep thought process coupled with her artistic perspective is sure to pave her way towards a bright future.
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