Rising Stars: Meet Alisha Reid

Today we’d like to introduce you to Alisha Reid.

Alisha, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
Of course! I began singing at 10 years old. I was quite a shy girl with both artistic and athletic talents, so those activities did the talking for me. Although reserved, I was a stand out student and would often be told “You’re going to be on American Idol one day.” Still I was too shy. That all changed in my sophomore year college pageant where I announced to the audience in my introduction, “My dream is to be a vocal recording artist”. I didn’t think much of it until one day I heard a melody in my brain singing “Get out my face”. Fast forward to August 2023, I released my debut single “Get Out” and haven’t looked back since.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It indeed has not. It is a continuous journey finding spaces, resources, and connections that are genuinely right for me. Yes, this can surely be a struggle, but I know that rejection and opportunities falling through is really protection from what’s not meant for me.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
What’s up? I’m Alisha Reid, an independent vocal recording artist who specializes in R&B, Soul, Theatre, and Gospel. I love what I do because I create heartfelt, soulful, and relatable music. With my range and diversity, you’ll hear pieces that teleport you to legendary eras while others highlight the beauty of contemporary R&B. When I look myself in the mirror, I take pride in my persistence, adaptability, and always betting on myself. I hope my music teaches others to break barriers, put 100% effort behind their craft, and rise above every no until the only answer left is yes.

We’re always looking for the lessons that can be learned in any situation, including tragic ones like the Covid-19 crisis. Are there any lessons you’ve learned that you can share?
During Covid-19 I learned various lessons:

1. Count your blessings:

Never take any of your loved ones, belongings, or gifts for granted, they are all unique to your purpose.

2. Be present for every experience because the next year may be completely different:

I find myself trying to recreate memories that will never be the same again.

3. Enjoy your free time and always make time to work on yourself:

Covid made the entire world stop and left us plenty of time to reflect on who we really are individually. Self accountability and redirection should be things we strive for on a regular basis.

Contact Info:

• Website: alishareid.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foreveralisha_/profilecard/?igsh=ZmV3aTJocTU2MjNw
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@foreveralisha_?si=JY6SuvVi1gf06H2r
• Other: https://unitedmasters.com/alisha-reid

Image Credits
@comfort_survivor_photography @shotsbysani Joi Reid