Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Sayed Sabrina. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Sayed Sabrina, thanks for joining us today. It’s always helpful to hear about times when someone’s had to take a risk – how did they think through the decision, why did they take the risk, and what ended up happening. We’d love to hear about a risk you’ve taken.

When I created my album Thou Art That, it was a giant risk. It was an opportunity that I created myself. I decided to Produce the album, of which all the songs on it I wrote. I played the piano and hired the musicians of my choice that I knew could help create the sounds that I was looking for. I got to put songs on the album that I knew would take my usual listeners down a different road. It challenged some of them because a lot of my fan base expects me to just sing the Blues and only the Blues. That’s not who I am. I wanted to show my audience that there’s more to me than just singing other people’s music.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

My name is Sayed Sabrina, I am an artist, singer, songwriter, composer, and producer. I have gotten some local notoriety for opening for some major performers like BB King, Dr. John, Los Lobos, Leon Russell, and Tower of Power. Most folks think of me from the Blues scene, but I am not your typical Blues artist. I am a little more avant-garde. I come at it from a different direction. I don’t really think of myself as a Blues artist but a deeply emotional person that connects with Rhythm and Blues and heartfelt emotional music. I like to sing passionately and emotionally. I believe in sharing stories of my youth and growing up and inspiring change through my music. I really enjoy being a creative, I don’t know how I could be any other way. Meaning, my day job is writing and creating music. I spend most of my time with my dogs and my musical instruments. I don’t feel I am equipped to work a normal job, I’m a little quirky that way. I am on the spectrum and I have found that staying true to who I am as an artist, suits me best. I like to connect with people through my music. If you really want to get to know me, listen to the songs I have written. They tell my story.

Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

The creative goal that is driving my musical journey is to heal. To heal myself. To share that part of myself and help heal others. To move someone. To connect with someone. To have that connection. I believe this is my life’s purpose. To create. I have been given this gift and with my personality, which is not to seek fame and fortune, yet here I am with this career, where most on this path want glory and money. That’s not my goal. I want to be remembered as an artist that left something for humanity, not for the fame chasing.

Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?

When I was in my early 20’s, I sang in a reggae band. I was not the lead singer. It was a job. It was a hard job. I was a single mom and we played a lot. They were signed and had a huge following. It was a great learning experience. I got to meet some amazing artists. I’ll never forget the time Jimmy Cliff said “Full respect sister.” I wasn’t playing the songs I wrote, but I sure did get thrown into the deep end. I learned the ins and outs of the music business at that time.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.sayedsabrina.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sayedsabrina/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sayedsabrina/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/SayedSabrina
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/sayedsabrinamusic
• Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/thou-art-that/1472580306
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/79LfA7BFU35QtXiEuaDcFR?si=2fZa2icaShOwDea18m0TUw

Image Credits
Sadie Dean, Jessica Chortkoff