AmariM

In the shadows of R&B and Soul music's renaissance, is an artist whose music emerges with the desire to satisfy 'real music' lovers and challenge the status quo. This is no accident, but rather an intentional glimpse into the mind and soul of AmariM. AmariM's style is rooted in R&B with rich sultry soul and jazz undertones and influences in gospel...; this allows her to move fluidly between either genre.

AmariM is a singer, songwriter and arranger. Her debut as a singer was at the age of nine in the youth choir at Temple Baptist Church in Chester, a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where she grew up. While she didn't take the lead on any songs, her strong alto could be heard in the chorus. AmariM's love of music and singing was nurtured with family, her mother and aunts were all singers. She cites her fourth grade music teacher and the abundance of music stations in the Philadelphia area with influencing her appreciation for various types of music. Vocalists such as Anita Baker, Rachelle Farrell, Phyllis Hyman & Stevie Wonder; groups Incognito and Mint Condition; and new artists Angie Stone, Amel Larrieux, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, and India.Arie are among her favorites.

Music has always seemed to live in and around me and for a long while I didn't embrace it. As a result, I became frustrated with my day-to-day routine because I was suppressing the voice and talent God gave to me...; it was such a blessing and a relief to be able to purge and explore what I'd carried around with me in my mind and heart for so long and create complete compositions of music...; "it felt good to finally release my song" she says.

With creative lyrics, funky/rhythmic tracks and smooth vocals, the tracks on the forth-coming "Vibes from the Inner Garden" EP will take you on an unforgettable aural journey.

AmariM considers her music an extension of her life and personal experiences and she enjoys sharing these intimate parts of herself with others. The songs on 'Vibes' range from social-empowerment songs like "Ghetto Child" and "Brown People"; to self-empowerment songs 'My Life', 'Star' and 'Mind at Ease"; to songs of love lost, love desired and love gained on tracks such as " Fallin", "Something You Said", and "Agape" and "Missing You".

Be prepared to indulge your mind and soul as you listen to songs from AmariM that will motivate, inspire, and songs you will want to hear over and over again.