Houston – Taylor Ayanna is proving that you can follow every dream without choosing just one. The Houston native has quickly become a rising multi-talented artist, gaining attention for her smooth R&B vocals, pop sound, and confident on-camera presence.
Ayanna stopped by Studio B to talk about her breakout moment and her new music video, which highlights her storytelling and signature style. She grew up in the Westchase area and attended St. Agnes Academy before earning her bachelor of Fine Arts in acting from Howard University. She now lives in Los Angeles but says Houston will always be home.
“I started off doing musical theater, so I never felt like I had to pick just one lane,” Ayanna said. “My gift is storytelling. No matter what medium it is, they all fuel each other.”
When asked how she manages a career that spans singing, acting and modeling, Ayanna credits planning and discipline. She says she has a great support system.
Living and working in Los Angeles has also taught her the importance of building relationships in the industry.
“Relationships are everything,” Ayanna said. “You want to collaborate with people you enjoy working with. The best work comes from real connections.”
Ayanna recently released the music video for her single “Show Me,” which showcases her elegance, confidence, and artistic point of view. She describes her creative goals as rooted in authenticity and purpose.
Her next chapter is already in motion. Ayanna revealed that she has an EP on the way next year, promising more new music and more opportunities to show fans who she is as an artist.
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