Recording artiste Kiara kicked off the month of August in a major way, with the release of her new album The Odyssey.
Produced by Jaime Hinckson, the project was officially released on August 1.
With eight tracks in total, she is currently promoting two singles — My Guy and Get To Know You.
“The inspiration for My Guy emerged primarily from the instrumental; its rhythm and melody naturally evoked emotions that made the writing process feel effortless. Once the music set the tone, the lyrics flowed easily, drawing from a shared human experience. Get To Know You was one of the first songs written for the album. The chorus came to me early on, and I instantly connected with it, even though the story wasn’t based on a real-life situation at the time. Still, the emotions behind it are definitely something I’ve experienced, and I believe many others have as well,” the singer said.
She is also hopeful that the project will continue to resonate with listeners due to the relatability.
“I see these songs as stepping stones in my career. I want this album to open new doors for me, not only within the reggae space, but across the music industry as a whole. As both an artiste and a songwriter, I hope this release helps me reach audiences in multiple countries and allows me to build a genuine, loyal fan base,” she added.
Dating back to her early years, Kiara’s love for music has grown with her; from songwriting in elementary school to saving lunch money in high school just to go to recording studios.
She started officially releasing music in 2022, marking a new chapter in her musical journey. Based in South Florida, the singer keeps her strong connection to Jamaica through her sound.
“My musical style is really all about making people feel good and want to move. I’ve always loved anything that gets people dancing. Pop music was actually the first genre I fell in love with; it just had that energy I connected with right away. As I got older I started diving into dancehall and reggae, and those sounds definitely became a part of who I am as an artist,” Kiara continued.
With her previously released tracks, including Love Galore, Ease and Calm and Glue, Kiara is looking forward to the next steps, continuing promotion of the album and anticipating live performances, along with songwriting opportunities for herself as well as other artistes.
“This next chapter is all about growth, exposure, and taking things to the next level. I’m ready for it all. It’s really just about blowing up and staying true to who I am while doing it,” she stated.
