Conya Doss

"I'd like to work with DJ Jazzy Jeff, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Chico DeBarge, Frank McComb, D'Angelo, Lauryn Hill and many more!", admits Conya Doss. "I was always a musician. Growing up, I was surrounded by music and I remember continuously having family gatherings, where I would show case my voice". Conya Doss released Love Rain Down on 2006 on independent music companies. For a female independent soul artist to be on her third album is big news and Conya Doss does not disappoint.

"Somewhat I do, actually. I hear a lot of elements from the first record in Love Rain Down. I think that there has been a lot of growth musically", says Conya Doss. A cleveland, USA native Conya Doss released her debut album A Poem About Ms. Doss a few years ago, and then Just Because soon after. "I had the pleasure of working with Myron Davis and, Rodney Jones again", says Conya Doss regarding her Love Rain Down album. "Additionally, musicians James Penn, Pete Tokar and, Tony Pulizzi were on my set"

Conya Doss explains how she signed to Dome Records. "Moja Music, which consists of Josh Honigstock and Myron Davis, hooked the whole Dome situation up. They are great!" Conya Doss songs are often her singing about love. She says, "I write about what I feel at that time. If I choose to focus on life matters, then I'll write about it. I'm definitely aware of life matters" She continues, "I can only share what's through my lens"

"I enjoy the freedom of creating whatever I feel, and not being pigeonholed. I am accountable for what I do. Music and people inspire me. When listeners recieve me, it inspires me" And how does Conya Doss remain positive? Conya Doss says, "I try to surround myself by positive people. I don't like a lot of negativity" And any UK performances from Conya Doss? "No set dates but were working on it"

"Humble", says Conya Doss when asked to describe her personality in one word.

Email Interview by Matthew Daniel

Soulisms 2008