We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Lyaná Rose a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Lyaná, thanks for joining us today. We’d love to hear about when you first realized that you wanted to pursue a creative path professionally.

The first time I knew for sure I wanted to sing I think I was maybe 5 years old. I always loved to sing around the house, I remember dancing around the living room to Beyoncè videos and singing her songs. Though I was a big fan of many artists she was the first person I saw on tv that made me know I wanted to be a superstar. That as well as my mom who’s told me from the beginning that I was going to be a star. In middle school I wrote my first song that actually meant something to me and performed it in front of the entire school. It was an anti bullying song and the reaction made me realize this is what I wanted to do for sure. Not just perform but write songs that touch people and mean something. And it’s been my dream ever since.

Lyaná, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

My name is Lyaná Rose. I’m an independent artist from Wisconsin. I don’t like to box or label myself but I would say my main genre is R&B. I write and make music for the voiceless. I try to put words to the feelings we don’t know how to describe. Tell the stories we don’t often hear or feel confident to tell. Show the different sides of what it is to be a woman. Vulnerability, Confidence, Insecurity, Sensuality the list can go on. What I think sets me apart in this industry is my authenticity. I choose honesty and originality over trend. In some ways I suffer because my music isn’t quick to go viral but it’s worth it to me. And to my fans. Slow and steady wins the race you know?

In your view, what can society to do to best support artists, creatives and a thriving creative ecosystem?

The most important thing I think society can do for artists and creatives is to give them a chance. Support small. Yes it might not be as convenient as getting two day shipping or listening to a trending artist you already like but it’s keeping true art alive. So many small artists and creatives work just as hard if not harder to get a smaller audience to notice their work. Scrolling past or not supporting because they’re not popular hurts the artist and the community. Support isn’t always monetary and there’s enough room for small creatives and big ones. So just give them a chance. And more opportunities!

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

The most rewarding aspect of being an artist is the gratification you get not only from finding your own little audience but also the journey. Is it exhausting? Absolutely. Sometimes you feel like throwing in the towel until one person comments how much they like your song, or how it made them feel. Or someone from another country you’ve never been listens to your music. Even the little moments, creating in the studio, writing, putting together brand photos. The art & the connections, that’s what makes it all worth it.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.iamlyanarose.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamlyanarose
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@lyanarosee?si=d6N3uXdAUoI2yIO6

Image Credits
Lyaná Rose.