Jam Sessions.Alana's Musical Diary. Sash La'Ki: One Woman .

If you're looking for inspiration, dedication, or maybe a little rejuvenation then you've checked in on the good artist. Sash La'Ki has made our 'Hot Seat' because she embodies the many qualities that build up a genuine artist. With her new single 'Sky Blu Melody' Sash La'Ki has earned the style of 'trailblazer.'Sash La'Ki, a Florida native began writing lyrics at the tender age of 9.

While most of us were acting with dolls or racing Tonka trucks Sash had been honing her skills as a writer. With music being part of her 'DNA' it would only seem befitting for Sash to be musically inclined. Sash's mother is a former R&B singer and her mother was a jazz musician. Sash has had a terrific mentor in her elder brother who is not only good in playing 1 instrument but, try 4! Her talented brother plays the trumpet, trombone, drums, and add piano to his repertoire too. Genius!Alana's Musical Diary recently had the chance to sit with Sash and we learned a big care around the artist who first entered a recording booth at the age of 15 to lay tracks-you make to observe the journey she has taken. Soft-spoken and sort by nature, Sash first appeared on BET's 106th and Green and was granted her entry into the music industry via Timbaland's brother. Sash has worked with several talented writers/ producers to includeAttitude who has written songs for artists such as Nelly Fertado and Keri Hilson. Sash has also worked with the southern gospel/alternative group Grits. When Alana's Musical Diary asked Sash La'Ki to name a few artists that cheer her she did not pause to include that India Arie's music is "uplifting," she loves the talentedJohn Mayer, and Monica. Sashis fond ofMonica's "positivity" and she went on to say that she appreciates how Monica places "God first." This is a true testament to Sash's character; she loves people, giving support to those less fortunate, and Sash remains spiritually in tune. As a writer, I am inspired by this artist and the start time I was granted the chance to hear to 'Sky Blu Melody' I played it at least 15 times! The beat, melody, and the lyrics enrapture the hearer and the more you hear to the track, the more you get to appreciate Sash La'Ki's many gifts.

Balancing Music with Daily Life

Like so many women who have back,Sash La'Ki can be looked upon as a role model. Sash is raising her lovely 10 year old girl in Atlanta, GA and her schedule remains full. Sash is no stranger to laborious work as she balances house with performing, attending school, work, and giving support to different communities through her Kalonjii (Ka-lon-jye)organization which helps children in urban communities. When Alana's Musical Diary asked Sash what was the charge of Kalonjii which was started in 2006,Sash candidly expressed that Kalonjii is a campaign dedicated to helping bring balance and spirituality to low income families in gain to assisting Habitat of Humanity build homes in inner-city communities. Sash also explained the word 'Kalonjii' derives from Africa and has various means to includesmall black seed. A seed one would use to make with. Sash has used the name metaphorically to show how she intends to bring her grass-roots project and create a broad movement. Brilliant.

As Sash La'Ki continues to do and trail blaze her way through music she is taking time to determine whether or not she'd like to be signed to a judge or if she'd like to pursue owning her own 'indie' label. She admits this is why she has a big mass of value and appreciation for Jay-Z. Sash credits the rap impresario for having stellar leadership ability along with a great business mind. Sash was fortunate to be apart of Jay-Z's Roc 4 Life contest and was highly pleased with all of the back she received for her 'Sky Blu Melody' video. Alana's Musical Diary wanted to know who were the artists that Sash would aim to go with in the next and she said "Monica, MC Lyte, Queen Latifah, and R&B artist Usher." Sashloves the extract of rap with R&B. And finally, when asked how she balances it all she said something humble yet, profound and that was "prayer." Sash La'Ki is a one woman revolution and she makes our 'Hot Seat' this month for her ingenuity, creativity, and spirituality. We look ahead to so much more from this talented artist. It's all 'Blu Sky's' from here...