When most people come across Gia Miran in person they might say she was unassuming and quiet. Little do they know that behind that quiet exterior is a power house voice that has been belting out hit songs for 7+ years.
When eLife 242 first came across Gia Miran earlier in the decade she was belting our crowd pleasers with the Xtra band along side the likes of Dyson Knight. We also were impressed with her solo Christmas album. Fast forward to the present and we were slapped in the face with her latest single, the techno/dance inspired hit song “Don’t Get Me Started”.
The single has been getting major spins locally in dance clubs like Aura and Bambu and is now available on iTunes. So we sit down with Gia Miran to see
where she sees her music career over the next few years.
Who first introduced you to singing?
As far back as I can remember I have been singing. I think I just started mimicking the singers my mom listened to. When I was about 7 or 8 my parents got me the Mariah Carey Music Box album, It was then that I knew ok this is something I want to do for the rest of my life.
What is that one experiencie about singing that you will never forget growing up?
I have so many epic memories, but I think that one that will probably sticks out the most is when I had to sing at my uncles funeral. It’s a sad memory, I know, but the fact that I was able to get through that, because he was someone very close to me, I knew I would be able to get through anything.
What was your first album?
Mariah Carey Music Box, changed my life forever !
Which singer in the industry do you look up to most ?
Thats easy Mariah Carey!! I began mimicking her so in some weird way I feel as though I owe being able to control my 5 octive vocal range to her. Of course I know it was my dedication to perfecting my craft, but hey ..she got me started.
If you had the opportunity to work with an artist, one international and one Bahamian, who would it be and why?
Internationally I would love to work with Neyo because he is awesome at what he does. I respect him as both a writer and an artist. Being a writer myself I think we could bring the magic! Bonus…I would also work with Rihanna because i respect her as an artist she is very similar to me in choice of music..and we could rep for the caribbean!! Locally I would love to work with Julien. I just love his voice and he is a great writer as well, so again, I think there would be some magic making going on!!
Ok so who do people say you sound like when singing?
I have gotten Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey and I have even gotten Teena Marie.
The latest single is getting a lot of attention, what inspired the lyrics?
LOL!!! I wrote that song about a relationship I had in College. it was a a 4 year relationship and by the end of it I had figured out that pretty much everything had been a lie! I learned alot from it though. people say experience is the best teacher…well it most certainly was! But luckily Im able to write about it and share it with the world so I guess I get the last laugh!
What do you like most about the new single “Don’t Get Me Started” ?
I like the fact that the first listen of me is the truth! a lot of new artists are usually pushed in a direction thats not necessarily who they are…This is me!! I tell it like it is and i’m very bold and I write from experience. I feel that when you can sing about something and do it from experience then people will like it even more.
Are there plans for a full album to go along with this single ?
I hope so!! thats the definately the aim!! I’m working on it so hopefully it will be soon. Keep checkingiamiran.com for updates!!!
In your opinion how is the music industry here in The Bahamas progressing or not progressing?
I think it’s progressing! We have so much talent here and we are slowly turning it into something thats looked at as more than just a far fetched dream. People are now beginning to understand that this is something that can be achieved through hard work and dedication.
What are your plans for your music career in the near future?
In a simple explanation, I plan to take this global! I have up to the fourth single written so far and thats just in the dance genre!! eventually my love for music is going to come out in all the genres I love doing. I plan to be here for a while!
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