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Whether you choose to acknowledge it or not, life is full of lessons. Right now, the culture of music is not really geared towards personal growth and accountability, I want to bring back music that is good for your soul. – F’iona Mesha’

Billboard-charting recording artist F’iona Mesha’ continues her musical mission to create great music that will inspire and uplift others with new score Lessons. Written by Sean Pen, one half of the exclusives, the upcoming single release will be featured on the soundtrack of Mann Robinson’s film Georgia Peach. It’s a song that she believes will be transformative in people’s lives.

“This song is called lessons because life teaches us about everyday life lessons. “You reap what you sow,” “There will be high and low points,” “You must be careful of who you pour ourselves into” –  these, among others, are all things I’ve heard and depending on the situation, I may have had to repeat a lesson more than once because I was stubborn. Whether you choose to acknowledge it or not, life is full of lessons. Right now, the culture of music is not really geared towards personal growth and accountability, I want to bring back music that is good for your soul,” says F’iona Mesha’.

Grateful for the opportunity to creatively bring the vision of the song to life, the powerhouse recording artist describes her latest project as an emotional ballad backed with the rich, full sound of a piano with backing vocals that give beautiful finishing touches and powerful lyrics that teach life lessons. 

This song is her latest trophy that she’s adding to her growing list of rewards as she continues to climb to the top. “The most rewarding part of my career has been to see how my music has helped others get through difficult moments in their lives. To know that someone can listen to my record and feel a sense of peace while going through turmoil not only encourages me but shows me firsthand how my music ministers to others,” F’iona Mesha’ tells Sheen. 

From performing at The Palace of Auburn Hills on a tour sponsored by Pepsi, gracing the stage of The Detroit Front Page and 98.7 WJLB – she has entertained tens of thousands live and in concert. And let’s not forget the career-defining moment when she opened a show for Grammy award winning artist Ceelo and Empire Signee Big Boogie. F’iona Mesha’ is a proven passionate, driven, and soulful singer.  

As she gears up to release the highly anticipated new score Lessons for upcoming film Georgia Peach, F’iona Mesha’ sat  down with Sheen to discuss what makes her unique as an artist, the most challenging part of her career, and what she wants her fans to know about her. 

How have you been able to distinguish yourself as an artist? 

What makes me different is that I use my voice to inspire others and give glory to God. Although I love creating soulful pop and RnB records I’m not boxed into any one genre, I love venturing into my creativity and doing things that I find make my music exciting and unexpected. My father always told me that if I was going to sing, be the best that I can be, so I’ve spent years culminating my skill set. I’m an artist that adds value to others; I don’t just sing, and that’s what makes me special. If I need to write and record my record, then cut a video and edit it, I can do it with ease. 

What has been the most challenging part of your career thus far? 

The most challenging part of what I do is being placed in a box of what people feel I should be. God has blessed me beyond measure, and I choose to glorify him in all that I do, sometimes I get a lot of backlash for that because people think they know who or what I am and how I should present myself to the world. I can only authentically be me.

What do you want people to know about you? 

I would like for those who have been following my musical journey to know how I am passionate about what I do. I started performing in front of thousands of people at the age of five, with my mother who was also an avid singer. My entire  family has supported and nurtured my passion, making sure that I went to the  best performing arts schools and had opportunities that would allow me to flourish. My cousin, who played bass for Anita Baker, further helped me cultivate my talents by bringing me into the studio with Grammy award winning engineer Quentin Dennard II. I was learning from so many great musicians how to write a hit record, perform and entice my audience. I grew from just singing and reading music to playing several instruments, performing around the country, engineering and vocal producing records. I’ve had to evolve in each stage of my life which has pushed me to new heights. So when people see me I want them to know just how much work I’ve put in, this didn’t happen overnight, this was a process years in the making.

For more information, visit www.fionamesha.com and follow her on IG at F’iona Mesha’. 

Photo Credit: Courtesy of F’iona Mesha’