Editorial Reviews On her debut project, Phenyemanal, she displays the soul of an Eryka Badu or India Arie, the power and conviction of a Jill Scott and Chaka, and the sexiness of Toni Braxton or Beyonce. Writing all of the songs on the CD, she is poised to be introduced to the world as a young lady full of life's experiences in love, laughter, sorrow and victory. "Writing and singing are like therapy for me". The songs on her project definitely put those writing and singing skills on full display. Born Nyema Luenne, (pronounced Lu-wenn), in Monrovia, Liberia, Ms. Nyema moved to New York as a teen. She discovered her love for music and entertainment at the tender age of 3. "I sang my first solo not having anything else in mind but making my grandmother proud of me" Ms Nyema states. From singing solos in church, to performing at the Apollo, Wilson's, Nell's, an off-Broadway play, hosting the Washington DC based TV show, and preparing for acting roles in short films, Ms Nyema's career is definitely going full steam ahead. "Right now, I just feel blessed to have crossed paths with some really amazing people, who are helping me live a dream," says Ms. Nyema as she is being mic'ed up for the show's open "I can still say I am making my grandmother proud, while I am also bringing something for the whole world to feel!"
Music Review:
Music Review
About the Artist
"This is why I like the nights we tape shows," states Ms. Nyema (pronounced Nee-ma), to no one in particular, as she reaches for a slice of pizza with chicken and green peppers. "These are the nights I don't have to worry about cooking!" she says, and draws a few laughs and nods of agreement from guests and crew members on the set of her TV talk show Welcome To The Stoop. As she continues the light banter with the crew, the twenty-something songstress wonders out loud what song to sing for the show's opening sequence, which always opens with her treating the viewing audience with her heavenly sounds. She has gentleness about her as she easily connects with the guests on the set of The Stoop, as if they had been friends for years. "Hosting a TV show is not as easy as it looks, but because we have such positive and talented guests, they make me feel comfortable chatting with them, as if we were really on my front stoop"
Album Description
Phenyemanal is a mélange of old school soul reminiscent of Minnie Ripperton, Deniece Williams, and The Emotions, with a modern day spirit of Jill Scott, Mary J Blige, and India Arie. Phenyemanal contains songs of struggle (Free), new love (Water), and personal triumph (Going On). The sexy grooves of 'Love So Easy' and 'Phenomenal' will easily become "Quiet Storm" staples, while the beauty of 'Desiree's Dance' will hold many ears captive. 'Perfect World' is sure to be covered by bands for years to come, while 'Going On' is destined to be the new "Women's Anthem".