New York (Top40 Charts/ Bloom Effect/ Wayna Official Website) - Ethiopian born R&B songstress Wayna http://www.myspace.com/waynamusic has teamed up with DC's rising star Wale to remix 'Billyclub' a song about police brutality.
Wayna also resides in the D.C area. She's a 2009 Grammy nominated artist and now in the running for 2010 in two categories.
'Billyclub' - 'Best Rap Sung Collaboration' ft Wale. Field: Rap, Category 33. Entry No 115.
Also she's nominated in R&B vocal performance.
Also hear Wayna's own account /reflections of her 2009 Houston Airport Arrest. This was what inspired the Billyclub Remix. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWKeWVCiru8
Here's what people are saying:
'She's Incredible' Stevie Wonder
' A standout on the Indie front' Billboard Magazine
'Wayna is one to watch' Essence
'She invokes Jill's coyness, Lauryn's consciousness, and Erykah's poetic silliness all in one hum' Okayplayer
Wayna's 'Soul and The City' EP ft Wale, Wajeed and others will be available for a digital release end of October through Quiet Power Productions.
She's also performing on a Billie Holliday Tribute at Blues Alley Wednesday, October 21st- 8PM and 10PM in D.C.
Upcoming tour in November.
