| Intro | American singer-songwriter, plus-size model |
| Is |
Musician Composer Singer Songwriter |
| From | United States of America |
| Type | Music |
| Gender | female |
| Birth | 16 April 1975, Minneapolis |
| Age: | 45 years |
Maiysha Kai (born April 16, 1978), known professionally as Maiysha, is an American soul/R & B recording artist. She has released two albums, This Much is True in 2008 and UnderCover in 2010.
Early life
Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, Maiysha went to Sarah Lawrence College where she studied vocal performance as well as creative writing and race and gender studies. After graduating, Maiysha moved to New York City to teach at a private school in Manhattan. She also was signed to Ford Models.
Career
Her first album, This Much is True was released August 26, 2008. It was the first release on the Eusonia label. The album was produced by Scott Jacoby, and features 12 original tracks and a cover of Peter Gabriel’s “Sledgehammer”. The album also features a duet with Martin Luther. The album received press in USA Today, Newsweek, and TV Guide.
Maiysha’s first single off the album, “Wanna Be”, was released to iTunes on June 24, 2008. Maiysha was nominated for a 2009 Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance for “Wanna Be”.
In 2010, she released a live album, UnderCover, via Eusonia. The album was recorded at the Blue Note Jazz Club in Manhattan.