'It's the God in Me'

One of my fav gospel songs ever by Mary Mary feat. Ki Ki Sheard. All awesome vocalists! Didn't know there was a vid, thanks Nick.lol .. Partying for the lord! lol

But, def check out their album, they cover every genre singing about positivity and God, so no matter what or how you worship, it's a great album.


Mary Mary "God In Me" from Secret History on Vimeo.

The Art of Love

Dope indie film," Art of Love" written and directed by Bayaan Bakari, starring some of my homeys and featuring one of my throwback songs "A Taste" Check it!




Art of Love Teaser Trailer from Akoben Entertainment on Vimeo.

aRCHaNDROID PREVIEW!

Janelle Monae video preview for her new Album out May 18th!!

The In Between EP is Here!

About The In Between

The In Between EP is a prelude to Siaira Shawn's debut album, "The Outsider Inside."  This five song EP with bonus acapella showcases the wide vocal range and talents of one of the Bay Area's budding R&B stars. The "Intro" and "Outro" narrates what would usually be complex subject matter for the typical R&B album.  Shawn's songwriting depicts the battles we endure searching for love as well as the trials we face defining ourselves in a world bent on conformity.  Musically speaking, the up-tempo tracks such as "Seat Filler" produced by Mr. Know-It-All to the sonically progressive ballad, "Where You Are," tightropes the energy and imagination of a Janelle Monae with the soul and depth of Donny Hathaway.  The In Between infuses futuristic soundscapes with the maturity and vulnerability contemporary R&B audiences have been yearning for. 

Production Credits
Nick James, George Hearst, T.K. Top Kat, Mr. Know-It-All, and Will Bracy
All songs written by Siaira Harris  |  Mixed by George Hearst at Gehea Music Studios  |  Art Design by Nick James 

New York Diary vol. 1 ;)

So, while I am in New York I am choosing to document my trip through video diary entries. Yay! Good times! lol. So, you all will be subjected to my musings, observations, and  happy times.This will all be done on my phone, so bear with the editing and such.lol. Check it out below!

NEW NEW

Hey, so I am about to turn this blog into my personal blog. Which means, that bgcamerica will be the name of a blog where I will probably have many people, namely Ms. B Bell contributing. My blog will have similar content, but it will also have more about the goings ons of SiairaShawn( that rhymed.lol). So, this new blog will be called "The Outsider Inside" also the name of my debut album.

Below is a video of a show I just did. I am covering "Karma Police" by Radiohead. They are one of my favorite bands and I have always wanted to sing this song, so check it out and let me know what you think :) Also, I am in NEW YORK, yay! I will be trying to document my trip through pictures and video and first video coming up in a few. Toodles!

Sea2Sea Summit!

I have been privileged to join a contingent of dope artists on a pilgrimage to Sarah Lawrence University in New York! The homey Katiana has set up this great conference where will do political education workshops and performances! My sister from another mister and future blog collaborater Belinda will also be doing a workshop. I will also be selling my new e.p. "The In Between" !!! I will be in NY until the 10th, so holla at me!! Info Below and click on title for link to blog on the event.

 

 

Sea2Sea Summit

Sarah Lawrence College

Saturday April 3rd Workshops Begin @ 9am Open Mic and Performances in Reisinger begin @ 9:30pm Join Us A day dedicated to the education and exploration of systems of oppression related to race, gender, sexuality, cycles of violence, social representations and more!
We will focus on institutions, interpersonal relations and the internal self. Through writing, discussion and information we will take risks and say YES to forward movement!
Build Community Stretch Yourself Workshops lead by artists from Coast to Coast To close the night out we will hear from the various artists/facilitators hailing from the
BAY TO BK
Cavalier (New Rap Order), SupaNova (New Rap Order), Aerosol Love Letter Campaign,
M.C. K~Swift (Zulu Nation), Trezure (New Rap Order), iamani i. ameni, Do D.A.T. (FreshVibe Media), SiairaShawn (FreshVibe Media), Chinaka Hodge, SandMan, Felice Archbold (FreshVibe Media - A&R//Brand Strategist), Belinda Bellinger, and Faro-Z
Space is Limited RSVP to Katiana Carey-Simms: kcarey@gm.slc.edu

A little self promo.lol

Just a little self promotion. Please check out my reverbnation.com/siairashawn. I have an e.p. coming out on April 1st! It is called "The In Between" and it is the precursor to my debut "The Outsider Inside". All songs written by moi and production by all local producers and homeys. So, check me out! Video posts on album coming soon from my phone.lol. Click link for page.

Osborn Shoes

I was put up on these wonderful shoes by Jenna's( my boo.lol) coworker.lol. I then put fashionista and one of my fav virgos Layidua(http://laaficionada.blogspot.com/)on to them and she posted them, which reminded me to post them! That was a round-about way of saying these shoes are dope.lol. The company is a husband and wife team who work with local artisans in Guatemala. The shoes can get a little expensive, but for handmade, sustainable, and fair trade merch. you can't go wrong. Go to the site frequently or join mailing list;shoes seem to sell out fast, at least in my size dammit! lol.

These are the Kente Booties. Love them!






I love oxfords, we all know this now.lol



These are a third design, The Jazzy



Click title for website.

Maxwell And Jill Scott Join Forces For US Tour!!!

Maxwell and Jill Scott are going on a 20 city tour starting in May! I can't wait! You know I am there. This is going to be a great concert, real music at its best. These are two artist who have the type of careers I aspire to have. I have never seen Maxwell perform, but of course he is wonderful. This will be my fourth time seeing Jill.lol..She's awesome live! So, please join me and support real music, wish I was opening for them :)

This tour is being produced nationally by Live Nation. Tickets go on sale in select cities at LiveNation.com

Details on dates, venues and on-sale information will be announced shortly for tour stops in 20 U.S. cities including: Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis, Chicago, St. Louis, Seattle, Oakland, Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Miami, Washington DC, Philadelphia and New York.

In other news, Maxwell's 2nd installment is coming this summer and Jill is putting out her upcoming album ‘The Light Of The Sun’ out in Summer as well!