Education
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.
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.
She has released two albums, This Much is True in 2008 and UnderCover in 2010. After graduating, Maiysha moved to New York City to teach at a private school in Manhattan. She also was signed to Ford Models.
Her first album, This Much is True was released August 26, 2008.
lieutenant was the first release on the Eusonia label. The album was roduced 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 United States of America Today, Newsweek, and television Guide.
Maiysha"s first single off the album, "Wanna Be", was released to iTunes on June 24, 2008.
In 2010, she released a live album, UnderCover, via Eusonia. The album was recorded at the Blue Note Jazz Club in Manhattan.