When We Speak is a talk show based in the Atlanta metro area that caters to entertainment, with a close focus on indie music professionals. The show is hosted and created by Jermaine Sain.
Who is
Shameia Crawford? Some may simply classify her as a Soul or R&B
artist but I believe the essence of her artistry is rooted much deeper.
Shameia first displayed her talents to her local church congregation and by the
age of 5, knew that she wanted to be a singer. By the age of 17, she released
an independent album. In addition, to such a great accomplishment at a
young age, she continued her pursuit of a musical career at Winston-Salem StateUniversity, earning a degree in music.
Like the
soul singers of the past, her music combines elements of Gospel, R&B, and
Jazz, but what keeps her unclassifiable is her personal technique of impelling
the hearts of audiences with her voice. In 2014, she sang her way into
the hearts of America on ABC’s Rising Star.
On the day
that I spoke with Shameia about her music, I recall her personality being as
warm as her vocals. Her smile illuminated the room and she was completely
humble, yet confident, in her musical abilities.Shortly into the conversation, I recognized
her aspiration to capture the emotions of every audience that she stands in
front of.“I believe in my voice and I
believe that I have something to offer that no one else does”, says Shameia.Indeed, she has a special gift and it is
considerably identifiable whether she is singing background vocals for
legendary soul artists like Angie Stone, accompanying gospel singers like
Vashawn Mitchell, or performing her original music.
Who is ShameiaCrawford?That’s not as easy to answer
as one may think.She’s not the simple
answer but she is truly the correct answer.I believe that she possesses more than just an impressive sound.She is the determination of a sovereign sound,
designed to free the soul of music.
Chandra is the 2014 recipient of the Lady Soul of Jazz award and is the former lead singer for the legendary recording group, the S.O.S. Band, replacing the original lead singer. She continued the band’s string of Top Twenty Billboard hits with the CD’s Diamonds In The Raw, and "One Of Many Nights", where she wrote several songs, including the single, Broken Promises. Chandra also starred in the world premier of Jesus Christ Superstar Gospel, and as Mother Shaw in Regina Taylor’s Crowns.
The 2009 Gospel Choice Award nominee has performed at The White House and toured Europe and Asia leaving audiences wanting more. She has also starred in Dinah Was, Blues In the Night, The Hot Mikado, Amen Corner (The Alliance Theatre/ Arena Stage). Two Queens, One Castle with T.C. Carson(Horizon Theatre),What’s Done In the Dark, (Fox Theatre), Slam!, Sophisticated Ladies, and Kenny Leon’s, Rejoice.
Because of her ability to legitimately cross musical and theatrical styles, Chandra has had the opportunity to work with some of the greats from Clarence Avant, jazz legend Roy Ayers, where she recorded the duet, Let Me Love You, to the phenomenal Tyler Perry. Television credits include VH-1, Say Yes! (TBN) , (BET) Jazz Showcase (PBS) and Good Day Atlanta (Fox), Bobby Jones Artist Showcase (The Word Network) Tyler Perry’s For Better Or Worse(OWN).
The Helen Hayes and NAACP Phoenix Award Nominee has released 3 solo CD’s Relationships, The Real Me, and Love Songs, which contains the hit song Love Again from the movie, Diary of a Mad Black Woman.
Jermaine Sainis the host/ creator of a talk show called When We Speak. After exiting the U.S. Army in 2003, as a Medical Sergeant, Jermaine began pursuing a career in music after he auditioned for American Idol in 2005, in Austin, Texas.
