We recently connected with Amira Heis and have shared our conversation below.

Amira, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today What’s been the most meaningful project you’ve worked on?

All of my songs are my babies, but “don’t call” holds a special place in my heart. It is the first song I ever wrote. Writing it allowed me to heal from a relationship that caused me to feel powerless. “don’t call” is all about reclaiming that power and setting boundaries so that you can shine like the star that you are!

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

Even when I was very young, I always knew I was an artist. While growing up in the tiny rural town of Shelbyville, Indiana, my mom was a nightclub DJ in Indianapolis, and she fueled my love for 90s/2000s pop and R&B. Before I found my voice as a singer, though, I had wanted to be an author. My love for storytelling grew as I started taking drama and choir classes and acting in the school musicals. Now, I’m currently pursuing a musical theatre degree at AMDA College of the Performing Arts in Los Angeles. During my first semester, I auditioned for an after school songwriting program. This is where I met Noriko Olling, the amazingly talented woman who composed my song, “don’t call”. Releasing that single opened up a new world for me. I listened to it probably a hundred times the week it came out because I almost couldn’t believe it was me – my words, my melodies, my voice. Since then, I’ve released two other singles: “Medusa” and “shockwaves”. These two singles lean more on the dark pop/sexy R&B side. Some of my biggest influences are Doja Cat, Britney Spears, Ariana Grande, Miguel, KYLE, and Brent Faiyaz. I think my ear for sexy sounds paired with my musical theatre background is what sets me apart and allows me to bring something fresh to the table.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

The most rewarding thing about being an artist is probably getting to turn my pain into something beautiful that touches other people. I don’t know what I would be without my favorite artists. I still tear up when someone sends me a video of them singing along to one of my songs in the car with their friends. That will always be special to me.

What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?

I honestly had to get out of the mindset that being an artist is my “purpose” in life. My purpose in life is simply to exist and have a human experience. But my calling is creating. I used to think that once I released a song that I would never be insecure again. That is not the case. No amount of achievements, awards, streams, likes, etc. will ever make you feel whole. No matter what field you’re in, you must do the introspective work to find love and joy within yourself and your community. I’m learning that more and more every day. The growth is not linear, but I’m always learning.

Contact Info:

• Website: amiraheis.com
• Instagram: instagram.com/amiraheis
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@user-ho3sg9sn5j