Naia Kete
| Naia Kete | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1990 Shutesbury, Massachusetts, United States |
| Origin | Hadley, Massachusetts, United States |
| Genres | Pop, reggae, neo soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Associated acts | Kim Yarbrough |
| Website |
naiakete |
Naia Jacqueline Kete (born 1990) is an American singer-songwriter and musician whose music spans numerous influences ranging from pop, reggae and soul.[1] Born in Shutesbury, Massachusetts to a Senegalese father and a White American mother, Naia currently lives in Southern California where she has built a street following singing at the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica.[2] In early 2012, she was a contestant on the second season of the NBC television show,[3] The Voice as a member of Team Blake making it into the Top 24. Responding to her performance on the show, Naia earned accolades from the press with Rolling Stone's review of her as "an earthy soulstress...[who has] a dynamic sound, and her smile is magic."[4][5][6][7][8][9]
In March 2012 Entertainment Weekly picked Naia Kete as one of their Top 10 to win The Voice.[10]
Naia has released an independent EP Third Street and her latest single "Crazy Glue" both on iTunes.[11]
In April 2012 Naia Kete attended the premier and walked the red carpet at the premiere of the film Marley.[12]
References
- ↑ "Naia Kete's Journey on "The Voice"". YouTube. October 9, 2011. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
- ↑ "Naia Kete – Somebody That I Used To Know (Cover) – 04/06/12 – 3rd Street Promenade – 4 of 20". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
- ↑ "Naia Kete's "The Lazy Song" | Video | The Voice". NBC. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
- ↑ Joe Berkowitz (March 27, 2012). "'The Voice' Recap: Let's Keep On Rocking | Movies News". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
- ↑ "'The Voice': Season 2 Pictures – Naia Kete". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
- ↑ Barrett, Annie (February 21, 2012). "'The Voice': Carson Daly blogs episode 4 | PopWatch | EW.com". Popwatch.ew.com. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
- ↑ "Shutesbury native Kete continues on "The Voice"". Boston.com. March 3, 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
- ↑ "Musician Naia Kete of Shutesbury takes her pick on 'The Voice' | GazetteNET". Dailyhampshiregazette.com. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
- ↑ Submitted photo. "On 'The Voice' Naia Kete finds fan in Blake Shelton as Massachusetts family cheers". masslive.com. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
- ↑ "''The Voice'': Our Top 10". EW.com. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
- ↑ "iTunes – Music – Third Street – EP by Naia Kete". Itunes.apple.com. June 1, 2011. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
- ↑ "Naia Kete 'The Voice' Interview at 'Marley' Bob Marley Documentary Premiere – Video Dailymotion". Dailymotion.com. April 20, 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-18.