Shenika Marie
The Soulful
Her love for music developed at an early age. At 5, when most are learning to say and spell words, she was in front of dozens of people leading songs for the church choir. By 9, she was writing her own music.
As the notes continued to flow, so did her discovery of being able to naturally sing from high to low-soprano, alto and tenor-mixed in with soulful vibes.
Her talent didn’t go unnoticed, and in her early 20’s she became a member of the girl group, Crew Girl Order, led by rapper and producer, Chuck D.
“Music is a movement and has always been a part of my life”.
Over the years, Shenika has traveled up and down the East Coast performing at various venues, and have worked with local North Carolina artists to write and produce songs.
Shenika was recently in the studio with high-profile producer Shawn Carroll- who has worked with the likes of such hit artist as Keisha Cole and Snoop Dog- wrapping up her first single, “Chocolate Syrup,” which was released on February 14, 2019.
Neo soul is her love.
“It’s smoothness, the note climbing, the lyrics and the unique ability to bring together several music genres-is like medicine for my soul.”
- Shenika Marie
As a trained and gifted Reiki Master, She brings together the healing technique of Reiki into her music.
“In Reiki, the hands are used to channel energy into her clients by means of touch to activate the natural healing processes of the client's body. In her music, she uses a similar technique but with lyrical sound and movement of dance: much like Reiki, music is a therapy that heals the soul.”
- Shenkia Marie
When she’s not in the studio or writing music, she’s spending her days as a Licensed Mental Health Therapist.
“In a twenty four hour period, I wear many hats, but the most important hat that I wear is that of a mother to my two children.”
- Shenika Marie
Her desire is that her fans be moved by her sounds and inspired by her words.
“Peace and Blessings”
- Shenika Marie