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Keyondra Lockett

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Today I pause to honor and new artist in the Gospel Arena.  Her name is KEYONDRA LOCKETT.   Her first major hit worldwide entltled “TRY” is taking the nation, the charts and radio industry by storm.  That’s why on this day for BLACK MUSIC MONTH – I HONOR “KEYONDRA LOCKETT.”

This is her story.

In October 2016, Keyondra inked a toy doll deal with The Kenya® Doll Brand (Kenya® & Friends)—an African-American brand, whose mission is to empower adolescent girls of color. The deal made Lockett the first Gospel artist to ever ink a doll deal with an ethnic brand. A strong believer of spreading awareness of self-esteem, self-respect, and self-value to young girls, Lockett’s main goal with the Keyondra doll is to vitalize today’s generation, while providing girls of color something to relate to.

Keyondra teamed with the brand to develop a new friend of Kenya®, on the Teen Scene™, singing sensation, Keyondra Lockett, who helps Kenya® as they face new experiences of junior high school. Together they overcome daily challenges on the Teen-Scene™. The Kenya® brand has empowered moms and daughters for many years; Lockett’s only wish is that they can continue to be empowered while enjoying Kenya® and their new friend, Keyondra.

Keyondra loves God and is a ready pen for His use through the gift of song writing.  Keyondra’s writing skills can be heard on Kierra Sheard’s LED EP on which she co-wrote “Make Me Better”.  She also co-wrote “Yeah Ahh Haa” for Bri (Briana Babineaux). In addition to writing for other artists, Keyondra wrote “State of Emergency” on Ziel’s  album, “Pronounced Zy-El”.  State of Emergency reached top 15 on Billboard.  Keyondra has co-written with great producers such as Stellar Award Winner Derek DC Clark, Anson Dawkins, Stellar Award Winner, Grammy Nominee and multi Stellar Award Winner  BSlade, Jor’Dan Armstrong  and TedyP Williams.

As a servant of the most High Keyondra gives of her time and money by participation with Non-Profits Glam Camp for Girls, Saving Our Daughters and Rock, Paper Scissors.  She has participated with Christian Services Poor Mans Super (Fundraiser for homeless) on several occasions.  As an ambassador for The American Red Cross Keyondra speaks to young ladies and adolescents teaching them emergency preparedness through the pillowcase project as fostered by The American Red Cross and Disney.  Currently Keyondra is spearheading The Beautiful Experience Campaign to help women and girls of all ages be empowered by realizing their beauty within. Additionally she wrote the song “Beautiful” which was released to iTunes and all digital outlets June 9, 2017 of which 10% of the proceeds will be donated to Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta after the campaign period in an effort to include women who have suffered the toll breast cancer can inflict on ones self esteem.

Keyondra released her first solo project Soul Couture I the mixtape in the Summer 2012 and Soul Couture II released December 18,2015 on DATPIFF.com, DJDexATL.com, Noisetrade.com, MP3waxx.com, Spinrilla.com, Mixcrate.com, NewH2O.com, JubileeMag.com, Hotnewhiphop.com, Soundcloud.com, and YouTube.com. Her EP, “Bring Me To”, and her newest release, “Beautiful” can be purchased on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and all other digital download outlets NOW.  Keyondra is multifaceted and a powerful force empowered by God.
Keyondra Lockett

Source: Arturo Holmes / @arturoholmesphotos