Kiana Lede

Who Is Kiana Ledé? More About The “Deeper” Singer

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Fans of R&B have been bussing about Kiana Ledé’s “Deeper.” From singing and songwriting to acting to being a talented pianist, the multitalented Kiana Ledé is a force to be reckoned with. As an actress, she has starred on hit shows like MTV’s Scream and Netflix’s All About The Washingtons. Her catalog is full of favorites, including the sultry “Deeper,” which dropped earlier this month. Her long-awaited debut R&B album, KiKi, featured a whopping 17 tracks and was well-received by fans and critics. No stranger to the spotlight, she’s taking the worlds of acting and music by storm. Get to know Kiana Ledé and why she’s taking over the game! 

Early Life

Kiana Ledé Brown was born in Phoenix, Arizona. The artist’s love for singing came very early in life, receiving her first karaoke machine at 3. During her childhood, she participated in school plays and beauty pageants. She would also take voice lessons and piano lessons as well. When her mother, after discovering Kidz Bop, uploaded a video of the young Kiana performing an original number on the piano to the website. This eventually led to Kiana winning the 2011 KIDZ Star USA Grand Prize. 

Already seeing success before age 15, Kiana would once again see an incredible opportunity during her young years. During a school assembly, the artist was told she won the national talent search by American Idol winner Kris Allen. The prize for the talent search was a recording contract with RCA Records. A starring role in a Kidz Bop music video and commercial was a part of the prize as well. Shortly later, she would perform on The Today Show. Ledé performed her first single on the show, “Hey Chica” and “Do The Mermaid” from Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2. She performed at the 86th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as well. 

Career Beginnings

Unfortunately, the deal that the young Kiana Ledé attained with RCA Records didn’t work out, resulting in the label dropping her. However, the singer would soon build her following with the release of her EP, Soulfood Sessions. After posting a rendition of Drake’s “Hotline Bling,” the artist got the attention of Republic Records. Under this label, Kiana released her official debut EP, Selfless. The EP contained the single “EX”, which peaked at No. 9 on the US R&B Songs chart. The song would eventually become platinum certified by the RIAA. 

Acting Career

Outside the studio, the singer has also received the chance to show her acting talents. Kiana Ledé’s acting career began as early as 2006, starring in direct-to-video films Temporary Dreams and Deadlands: The Rising. In 2015, she starred in the teen drama web series, Guidance. The same year, she would be featured on the all-girls sketch comedy show, Betch. The actress would get her first mainstream starring role when she was cast as Zoe in MTV’s 2016 horror hit, Scream. In 2018, she accepted a role in Netflix’s All About The Washingtons, playing the part of the eldest daughter, Veronica. 

Albums & Touring

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MAY 06: Recording artist Kiana Lede performs onstage during night one of the Strength of A Woman Festival & Summit Gen Z concert at the Tabernacle on May 06, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Strength Of A Woman Festival & Summit)

Kiana Ledé’s debut album, Kiki, was released in 2020 to critical acclaim from fans and critics. Kiki was released with 17 tracks, with the deluxe edition adding six tracks to the already hefty album. The album sported features from stars like Moneybagg Yo, 6Black, Bia, and Lucky Daye. Kiki solidified Kiana’s place as a Billboard performer, peaking at number 7 on the US Top R&B Albums chart. The singer’s debut album also peaked at No. 30 on the US Billboard 200. Fans are currently anticipating the release of her second album, Grudges. The singer also appears in 2021’s all-female compilation album, Big Femme Energy Volume 1.

During Kiana Ledé’s career, she has toured alongside fellow singers Lucky Daye and Ro James. She has opened for Ella Mai and Jessie J. In 2020, Ledé planned to go on a tour that would start in Europe. However, the tour was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The singer is set to begin a tour performing across Europe starting on May 23. 

What’s Next For Kiana Ledé?

Fans craving more of the sultry tones of Kiana Ledé’s “Deeper” won’t have to wait too long for the singer’s next album. Grudges, the newly released album from Kiana Ledé, features 17 songs. The singer’s sophomore album has a lone feature: Ella Mai on the track “Jealous.” With the album’s first single, “Deeper,” still garnering praise, one can only be excited to see what comes from her latest album. If Grudges gives more of the same solid and sexy R&B vibes as Kiana Ledé’s “Deeper” and her original debut album, then that is something that fans of the singer will have no problem with at all!

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Kiana Ledé Announced Her Sophomore Album ‘Grudges’ And Its Release Date Isn’t Too Far Away

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It’s been a little over three years since Kiana Ledé gave us her stellar debut album KIKI. Since then, the singer has been relatively active through collaborations with the likes of THEY. (“Count Me In [Remix]“), Kehlani (“Ur Best Friend“), Destin Conrad (“Unpredictable”), and more. It wasn’t until the fall of 2022 that the journey towards her long-awaited sophomore album began, and kicked off with the release of “Irresponsible.” Eight months later, Kiana Ledé finally announced her sophomore album: Grudges.

Ledé shared the news by unveiling the project’s cover art and release date in an Instagram post. For the cover art of the album, which arrives on June 16, Ledé is pictured on her knees surrounded by numerous cameras in different styles, from portable video cameras to full-on surveillance cameras. The Instagram post was shared with a brief message that read, “Sometimes you gotta face yourself.”

In addition to sharing the cover art and release date, Ledé also unveiled its tracklist through its Apple Music pre-save page. Grudges will arrive with 17 songs and a lone feature from Ella Mai who appears on the album’s second single, “Jealous.”

You can view the artwork for Grudges above and scroll down to see the album’s full tracklist.

1. “Bitter B*tch”
2. “Irresponsible”
3. “Promise Me”
4. “Gone”
5. “Gemini Slander”
6. “LMK”
7. “Jealous” Feat. Ella Mai
8. “Focus”
9. “Damage”
10. “Too Far”
11. “Deeper”
12. “Grudges”
13. “Deserve”
14. “Same Type”
15. “Where You Go”
16. “Closure”
17. “Magic”

Grudges is out 6/16 via The Heavy Group/Republic Records. Find out more information here.

Kehlani is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Kiana Ledé And Ella Mai’s Vulnerable ‘Jealous’ Confesses To Their Truths In Love

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Usually, you’d expect your friends and family to shower you with gifts on one’s birthday. But Kiana Ledé reversed the trend, surprising fans with a brand new single. Beloved for her beautiful yet heartbreaking ballads about betrayal (heard on tracks like “Ur Best Friend” featuring Kehlani), the singer and songwriter dug deep within herself on her new song.

Produced by Vron, “Jealous,” which features Ella Mai, is about just what the title suggests, or as Ledé referred to it on social, “the green eyed monster.” The songs provides both sings with a platform of vulnerability to confess to their truths in the game called love.

Ledé opens the track with a few bitter pieces of honesty, singing, “I ain’t never been good at sharing / But with you I practice patience / And I let you do your thing ’cause I’m doing mine / I was actin’ like I’m good when I know I’m lyin’.” As the track builds the chorus serves as the soothing buffering between the lyrical gut punches.

But on the second half of the track, Ella Mai is here to deliver the final blow. The British songwriter comes in to share her experience on the scorned path of heartbreak, singing, “No, I ain’t never been good at hidin’ my feelings / I don’t wanna come across too strong / I triеd my best for so long.”

Bravely, Mai own up to her part in the failed romance in the lines, “I know you do this sh*t on purpose / Actin’ like you don’t know I’m perfect for ya / You told me I’m your only person / Hate to say it, but that player sh*t be workin’.”

Listen to the song above.

Kehlani is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Kiana Ledé & Ella Mai Link Up For “Jealous” Single

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If you’ve ever found yourself feeling some type of way over another person, Kiana Ledé and Ella Mai’s new collaboration is for you. The R&B darlings finally unleashed “Jealous” on Monday (April 3), via The Heavy Group/Republic Records. As it turns out, today is also the Phoenix-raised artist’s birthday, marking the perfect occasion for her to share another must-hear single.

As the VRon-produced effort begins, we hear from Ledé, who admits that she’s “never been good at sharing,” though the man in her life now is pushing her to “practice patience.” Her melodic voice rings out, “And I let you do your thing ’cause I’m doing mine / I was actin’ like I’m good when I know I’m lyin’.” When the chorus finally rolls around, she initially resists her feelings of jealousy but eventually admits to struggling over the “other bitches” in her love interest’s life.

Kiana Ledé and Ella Mai’s “Jealous” Collab is Here

On her verse, Mai markedly sings, “Don’t make me pull up on you just to make it loud and clear / I know you do this shit on purpose / Actin’ like you don’t know I’m perfect for ya / You told me I’m your only person.” From the sounds of her lyrics, she’s feeling just as possessive as her collaborator, leaving them both with plenty of strong feelings to work through.

“What did you think would happen / When you give me all this good dick?” Ledé asks on the bridge as the song comes to a close. “When you keep me on some good shit? / Let ’em try me, I’ma poll it / I’ve been posting pics,” she teases the man who’s got her in her feelings. “That ass been lookin’ thick / Does it make you jealous? / I can’t be the only one.”

Stream Kiana Ledé and Ella Mai’s “Jealous” collab on YouTube above, or add it to your playlist on Spotify/Apple Music. Afterward, tell us your thoughts on the new R&B track in the comments. For more release recommendations, make sure to check back in on New Music Friday (April 7).

Quotable Lyrics:

I’ve been posting pics
That ass been lookin’ thick
Does it make you jealous?
I can’t be the only one

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Joyce Wrice Dances The Pain Away In Her New ‘Bittersweet Goodbyes’ Video

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On her latest EP, Motive, which was released last October, singer Joyce Wrice delivers an emotional collection of tracks, set to groovy, dance-ready beats. Today (February 7), Wrice has shared the latest video from the EP for a song called “Bittersweet Goodbyes.”

On the track, Wrice seems to have let go of a relationship that was not good for her, however, the turbulent emotions continue to come back and forth in waves.

“Why you always inconsistent? / Look at me / Close the space, don’t give me distance / ‘Cause if you’re looking for the worse that’s what you’ll find / Bittersweeet goodbyes,” she sings over the intoxicating, pulsating beat.

In the song’s accompanying music video, Juliann McCandless and Ashley Bone, Wrice is seen dancing alone — never missing a beat. She is then joined by a group of equally talented dancers, who nail the choreography arranged by Brian Drake, and display impeccable chemistry on the dancefloor. Also in the video are Kiana Ledé, ESTA, and Mack Keane, the latter of which co-produced the song with Kaelin Ellis. Toward the end, as the rest of the dancers begin to walk off, Wrice maintains her momentum, as she dances the pain away.

Check out the video for “Bittersweet Goodbyes” above.

Kiana Lede Reflects On An ‘Irresponsible’ Past Lover In Her Somber New Video

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Kiana Lede doesn’t hold back in her new video for “Irresponsible.” The single is heartfelt and painful, as she reflects on a failed relationship with a past lover who bit off more than he could chew, and the accompanying somber video follows suit.

Though the I Am Woman artist is dressed to the nines, she is hardly in a festive mood. The video shows scenes of her embracing her lover and other scenes where her face conveys crippling sadness. She looks into a mirror at the woman she has become due to giving her all to someone who could not reciprocate. “You were someone I thought was careful with me / Instead you left me in pieces / If this ain’t where you wanted to be, you should’ve at least manned up and just let me be,” she sings.

“Irresponsible” is Kiana Lede’s third release of the year, following her collaboration with Destin Conrad, entitled “Unpredictable.” The Phoenix artist shared the EP I Am Woman back in March, which included “Cancelled.,” “Forfeit.,” featuring Lucky Daye, and “Chocolate.,” featuring Ari Lennox, all of which appeared on her 2020 album Kiki. “None For You.” was part of the deluxe version of Kiki and “If You Hate Me” came from her 2019 EP Myself.

Check out Kiana Lede’s new video for “Irresponsible” above.