Marina Alyse is an upcoming performer coming out of Illinois, who is eager to shed some light on personal strife. “I just want to write songs people are able to connect and relate to. In many situations you can feel like this is only happening to you, you’re the only one. But that’s not true.” Her ambitious attempts to gain recognition began with a YouTube channel where she covered popular music. She attending college studying Music Business and has since been maintaining a career in music. Her training is not that much different from others whom have created names for themselves. She says, “I have been singing basically since I could talk.” From her origins in musical theatre, she has been given opportunities to perform with bands and leading worship in her local church.

Her sweet character and ability to create an empathic performance is evident in her videos as well as her versatility. “I have been trained in all different styles of music, but I would say my sound is more pop.” From here her time has been committed to building this career and connect with a particular audience, “I want to write songs where people going through similar situations I’ve been through can say ‘hey, I’ve been there,’ or ‘I am there’ and help them feel like they’re not alone.”

Whether these kind of situations are heartache or loss, we won’t know until Marina Alyse surprises us with her debut single “Could Have Been” to be released later this month. She has been working with 4 time Emmy nominated producer, Roger Adler; whom she credits greatly to challenging her talent and “take her songs to the next level.” An EP has also been promised without a release date, but it seems that her focus remains unfazed. “My biggest sacrifice has been my time. There’s always something that I need to do, so I’ve had a huge decrease in the amount of time I get,” she continues, “It has taken a lot of time, effort, and emotional energy to create my single and upcoming EP. My family and friends have also been very supportive during this whole process. I can’t thank them enough for their love and support.”

At 24 years old she will join a legendary list of musicians who achieved success in their 20’s. From Frank Sinatra, Jimi Hendrix, James Taylor and Aretha Franklin to name a few. We often hear of pop artists emerging into stardom as wee teenagers, and who’ve barely tasted real life. Yet ‘love and support’ are indeed what molds artists in to successful human in beings. And as the old saying of “it takes a village” can certainly be relatable for any emerging artist stomping through trenches of teen voices and stand above the rest in album production. Marina continues to pursue the dream with a large vision and with great support.

For more information on Marina Alyse and her upcoming single, EP, and for bookings; listen, follow and like her through her social media channels!

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