Meet Sharve!
Determination, talent and a presence to command any stage she steps on describes Miss Kaylah “SHARVE” Baker! Only at 14, she has experience in modeling, acting , and singing. Hailing from Houston, Texas, the singer/songwriter will release “What You Think I’m On” featuring Young Marqus on September 3 2013!
In addition to Kaylah’s exposure with acting, she has taken part in singing and modeling opportunities. She was a contestant in the Sunburst Beauty Pageant, American Coed, Little Miss Texas and University Royalty Pageants. Kaylah has performed vocally in the Sugarland Junior Talent Competition, Little Miss Texas Pageant, Toddlers and Tiaras, United Negro College Fund, and POSE Vintage Runway Show just to name a few! She has also appeared in national print advertisements for Freescale Electronics Company and Harcourt Science Textbooks.
Kaylah also has a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower teens to use their creative talents as a vehicle to make positive changes in the community. Kaylah has served as a member of the Drama Team, Teen Praise Dance ministry, and Voices of Christ. Kaylah is incredibly self-motivated, and believes that if you put GOD first anything is possible.
Let’s get to know Sharve a little better!
You’re an amazing singer/songwriter, how did you first dive into music?
Well I have a family history of singers and singing has always been a part of my life and it was something I was destined to do. I started writing songs at the age of 7. I can recall my first song was “Never Let Go”. Although I have been singing since I could talk, I sang in front of a real audience when I was about 8 years old and have been singing ever since.
Your first single comes out on September 3 with hot artist Young Marqus, how does it feel to have your own single at only 14?
Wow, words cannot explain, I am still in shock. Although I have been singing for a while, I started my professional music journey only about three months ago with my manager Wayne “Brainchild” Anderson and everything has taken off so fast. I didn’t expect to have a single out so soon but my manager has worked super hard to make sure everything was a success. Working with Young Marqus was amazing. He is such a talented artist and very down to earth. Not only did my musical career take off so fast but I got to work with someone who is at the top of the charts right now in the teenage market. It has been an awesome experience so far and it’s only going to get better.
You also run a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower teens to tap into their talent and help build up their community, why is important for you to give back?
My parents have always taught us that “It is better to give that to receive”. I think that it is so important to help other people because you will be blessed in the long run. My mom helped me start the organization iKOOL (Keating Our Own Legacy) last year and I wanted to focus on the arts and empower teens to use their creative talents in whatever way they can to help make our community better. I also have a program called Sharve’s Sweethearts and its mission is to assist young girls with illnesses such as cancer and diabetes. I just want to help in any way I can.
Being young and having responsibilities can sometimes get to be a bit overwhelming, how do you regroup and motivate yourself when you’re feeling a little defeated?
I have always had to juggle many responsibilities but I never felt like it was too much. I have always been an honor student taking advanced courses while participating in cheer, drama, basketball, track, choir, praise dance, etc… so I guess I’m used to it. If I ever do feel defeated though, I always know that I can pray about it and ask God to give me the strength to handle the situation.
Your future is shining extremely bright! What projects can we expect from you in the near future?
We are currently working on a mini tour to promote my new single. I have several radio and television interviews scheduled for promotion as well. I am also in the studio working on new songs to be released on my next EP next year. I have one of the best songwriters in the business Ms. Tami Latrell, from Atlanta, who has written songs for Whitney Houston, Keyshia Cole and many more. I am so excited about what’s next. I have a new website that will be ready next month but in the meantime you can follow me on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/
We are all about female empowerment, What does EMPOWERMENT mean to you?
Empowerment means to teach or help someone learn something that will help them become a better person and feel good about themselves; sharing your gifts and GOD-given talents to help and uplift others and helping them to realize their full potential.
Time for the Faves! Celeb Crush? Artist? Food? Movie?
My celebrity crush is Jacob Lattimore! I have all of his songs on my IPOD and listen to them basically everyday. Two of my favorite artists are John Legend and Tori Kelly. I was born in Louisiana so I love spicy cajun food and my absolute favorite is CRAWFISH! I could literally eat crawfish everyday. The Blindside and Miss Congeniality are two of my favorite movies.
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