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LATEST RELEASES

 

RELEASED ON FEB 8, 2023 via drink sum wtr — "Pussy" from rising singer-songwriter Kayla Steen is written and

inspired by self-fulfillment, indulgence, sexual freedom, bad dates, whack hookups, and the beauty and joy of uncomplicated masturbation.

Written from a first-person perspective, the record is imbued with confidence, charm – and just a touch of cockiness – as she paints a picture of being most content on her own (or with friends) over the company of a man. Still an ever-inclusive performer, Kayla makes it known that sentiments of Pussy are not just for women but, in fact, for everyone who would instead "tend to themselves" rather than take to the streets for anything less satisfactory.

After years of underwhelming dates and dealings, Kayla and her co-writer Oliver Opus concluded that self-love is the best kind in some instances, hence the song's hook, "I do it better than you."

 
 

Biography

KAYLA STEEN IS AN ATLANTA-BORN SINGER MAKING WAVES IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY FROM HER NEW YORK BASE. WITH A UNIQUE SPIN ON ALTERNATIVE R&B, KAYLA'S SOUND IS MARKED BY HER POWERFUL VOCALS AND DRAMATIC PRODUCTION. FROM AN EARLY AGE, KAYLA WAS ENCOURAGED BY HER FAMILY AND INSPIRED BY GREAT VOCALISTS LIKE WHITNEY HOUSTON AND BEYONCÉ.

SINCE MOVING TO NEW YORK IN 2018, KAYLA HAS BEEN RECORDING NEW MATERIAL AND PUSHING HER CREATIVE BOUNDARIES. HER SONGWRITING TOUCHES ON PERSONAL CONFLICTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS, OFFERING A WELL-ROUNDED SNAPSHOT OF HER WORLD. KAYLA SHOWS DIVERSE ENERGETIC BOPS AND MELLOW MOODS IN HER RECENT RELEASES AND UNRELEASED WORK. HER NEWEST SINGLE, "PUSSY," RELEASED IN COLLABORATION WITH INDIE LABEL DRINK SUM WTR, SHOWCASES KAYLA'S DYNAMIC STYLE WITH A FIRST-PERSON PERSPECTIVE IMBUED WITH CONFIDENCE, CHARM, AND A TOUCH OF COCKINESS.

KAYLA'S TALENT AND DEDICATION HAVE EARNED HER ACCLAIM FROM OUTLETS LIKE NPR'S HEAT CHECK, REFINERY 29, DIGILOGUE, AND UNBOTHERED. SHE HAS CURATED SEVERAL MONTHLY RESIDENCIES AT BROOKLYN'S C'MON EVERYBODY, CAFE ERZULIE, AND ODE TO BABLE AND WON AMATEUR NIGHT AT THE APOLLO TWOFOLD. WHICH ALLOWED HER TO OPEN UP TO OTHER ACTS, SUCH AS MADISON MCFERRIN, DEVIN TRACY, AND LINDA DIAZ

SINCE THE RELEASE OF PUSSY IN FEBRUARY, KAYLA HAS BEEN A FEATURED GUEST AND PERFORMER ON COMEDIAN SAM JAY'S LIVE SHOW ONSIGHT, VICE'S UNBOTHERED "MY PLAYLIST" SERIES. SHE IS SET TO BE A FEATURED GUEST ON THE ORCHARD'S NOT97 PODCAST IN APRIL.

KAYLA STEEN IS A PERFORMER WORTH PAYING ATTENTION TO WITH HER MAGNETIC PERSONALITY AND RISING STAR POWER. HER SINGLE "PUSSY" WAS RELEASED IN FEBRUARY 2023, AND HER UPCOMING EP IS SLATED TO RELEASE BEFORE THE END OF 2023!

PAST RELEASES

 

DARK WATER — This single from Kayla Steen shares a message of caution and resilience, amplified by layers of her striking vocal harmonies. Inspired by heart-to-heart conversations with friends, “Dark Water” unpacks this generation’s proclivity for temptation, where nighttime streets become deep rivers with unpredictable currents.  

RELEASED FEB 26, 2021

 
 

Press & Media

 
Facebook: Mental Health Month [WATCH]  Following the release of her second single ‘Dark Water’, Kayla Steen was selected for Facebook’s national campaign for Mental Health Awareness Month.

Facebook: Mental Health Month [WATCH]
Following the release of her second single ‘Dark Water’, Kayla Steen was selected for Facebook’s national campaign for Mental Health Awareness Month.

Jubilee: Songlab [WATCH] With surprise producers and a 2-hour time limit, Kayla and her boyfriend faced off in Jubilee’s song-making competition series, Songlab.

Jubilee: Songlab [WATCH]
With surprise producers and a 2-hour time limit, Kayla and her boyfriend faced off in Jubilee’s song-making competition series, Songlab.

Live Nation: Comfort Covers [WATCH] As part of Live Nation Urban’s at-home performance series, Kayla performed her rendition of Frank Ocean’s “Novacane” from the comfort of her bed.

Live Nation: Comfort Covers [WATCH]
As part of Live Nation Urban’s at-home performance series, Kayla performed her rendition of Frank Ocean’s “Novacane” from the comfort of her bed.

 
NPR: Heat Check [WATCH] Kayla’s first single “Attached” was featured by Sidney Madden on NPR’s Heat Check platform.

NPR: Heat Check [WATCH]
Kayla’s first single “Attached” was featured by Sidney Madden on NPR’s Heat Check platform.

NYC Residency: Girls Girls Girls [WATCH] Kayla hosted her monthly performance series at Brooklyn’s C’mon Everybody, with guest artists like Linda Diaz, Elijah Fox, and more.

NYC Residency: Girls Girls Girls [WATCH]
Kayla hosted her monthly performance series at Brooklyn’s C’mon Everybody, with guest artists like Linda Diaz, Elijah Fox, and more.

Apollo Theater: Semi-finals winner [WATCH] Competing in the world-famous Amateur Night at the Apollo, Kayla claimed two back-to-back semi-finals victories.

Apollo Theater: Semi-finals winner [WATCH]
Competing in the world-famous Amateur Night at the Apollo, Kayla claimed two back-to-back semi-finals victories.

 
Not 97: Song premiere & review [WATCH] Kayla’s unreleased single “Dark Water” was premiered live by Not 97’s weekly music discovery panel.

Not 97: Song premiere & review [WATCH]
Kayla’s unreleased single “Dark Water” was premiered live by Not 97’s weekly music discovery panel.

 
 

 
Cut: Truth or Drink [WATCH] With millions watching, Kayla’s first face-to-face with her boyfriend’s mom included probing questions and cheap liquor.

Cut: Truth or Drink [WATCH]
With millions watching, Kayla’s first face-to-face with her boyfriend’s mom included probing questions and cheap liquor.

OUAI Haircare: Skip, Save, Splurge [WATCH] This winter, Kayla teamed up with OUAI to share her clever approaches to beauty and self-care.

OUAI Haircare: Skip, Save, Splurge [WATCH]
This winter, Kayla teamed up with OUAI to share her clever approaches to beauty and self-care.

Vice: So You Think You Can Meme [WATCH] Kayla joined this Vice content series to test her knowledge of internet culture and to flex her quick wit.

Vice: So You Think You Can Meme [WATCH]
Kayla joined this Vice content series to test her knowledge of internet culture and to flex her quick wit.

Music Releases

 
DARK WATERReleased FEB 26, 2021 — Following the release of her second single ‘Dark Water’, Kayla Steen was selected for Facebook’s national campaign for Mental Health Awareness Month.

DARK WATER

Released FEB 26, 2021 — Following the release of her second single ‘Dark Water’, Kayla Steen was selected for Facebook’s national campaign for Mental Health Awareness Month.

ATTACHEDReleased FEB 5, 2020 — On her debut single, Kayla’s wide dynamic range is displayed alongside a story of passion and sacrifice.

ATTACHED

Released FEB 5, 2020 — On her debut single, Kayla’s wide dynamic range is displayed alongside a story of passion and sacrifice.

JEALOUSReleased SEPT 12, 2020 — Over Simon Servida’s infectious production, Kayla delivers a sassy performance inspired by the brighter side of breaking up.

JEALOUS

Released SEPT 12, 2020 — Over Simon Servida’s infectious production, Kayla delivers a sassy performance inspired by the brighter side of breaking up.

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