I was going to go with WonderWoman, but Alysha Brillinger rolled off my tongue.

I do, indeed. As much as I love recording and producing, I absolutely LOVE performing live. My most SPECIAL moment on stage has to have been at the 2006 Blues Festival; I sang sets with my band, sang backup for several other major R&B/Soul groups. There's really nothing like a HUGE outdoor festival with good music and good vibes.

It has definately changed the industry a lot. Change is the pulse of life, though. We, as humans are constantly changing, as societies are constantly changing and industries changing is inevitable. Our artistic pulse will always be there, it's just making its way into different facets now and that's exciting.

Never say never. It's funny how so many indie artists are aquiring the attitudes of punk culture; wanting to avoid "THE MAN" and stay underground. The state of the (major label) industry is quite interesting right now. I am waiting for some really good music ( of which there is a lot) to be released through a major label to kind of boost my faith in their credibility. It's like greed, a giant green monster came and sucked the soul out of it. There is still plenty of love and soul and GREAT music (with great messages), just not so much in the pop/media spotlight.

So what is this blabbering woman saying? Yes, I would sign under particular circumstances.

WINNER OF 2008 BLUES YOUTH LEGACY CONTEST! With a voice posessing both power and versatility, Alysha Brillinger is a singer/songwriter. Writing with a maturity beyond her 19 years, her pop/soul tunes are touched by her influences of blues and reggae. She is driven and expressive, lively and versatile and a powerhouse singer. Alysha Brillinger has always been a go-getter, an independent female since she was very young. In a household full of multi-cultural role models, Alysha would lock herself in her room, blast records, sing along, and play the keyboard. Always an energetic child, she would organize shows and perform for family get-to-gethers. This powerhouse knew how to excite people by just singing into a hairbrush. In the summer of 2005, Alysha recieved a $20,000 grant for winning 91.5 The beat's "Rhythm Of The Future" contest and began to record a demo in Toronto with producer Marcus Kane, who has sold over three million units worldwide. This experience offered great opportunities, such as opening for Juno Award winner "K-OS" at Hip-Hop-Toberfest 2006 and singing in CMW's "Urban Showcase" in 2006. In addition to that, Alysha has performed with The Detroit Women, Douglas Watson and currently sings/plays bass with reggae-pop duo AnR. Alysha is currently recording her debut album with Juno Award winning producer, Ron Lopata, in Toronto.

BLUES, RnB, SOUL, REGGAE, POP, FOLK, WORLD

My musical influences are very broad. Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Bonnie Raitt, The SPICE GIRLS, John Mayer, Amos Lee, No Doubt, Bob Marley, Joni Mitchell, Amy Winehouse...to name a few.

I love talented singers. I love great writers. I grew up with a dad who plays guitar and a mother and grandmother who were heavy into literature and taught English for a living. I always loved to write and I believe that's where my knack for songwriting emerged.

I love Kitchener, a city in South-Western Ontario where I spent my teenage years.

Anywhere hot and sticky is good with me. The African blood in me needs it!

When I sing, I use this fleshy muscle in my throat.
When I play, I use my dad's old acoustic Yamaha
When I record, I use garageband
When I make music, I use my heart.

I'm so lucky to be able to express myself through this art form. Imagine making a living off of expression- it's like being paid for taking therapy.

Also... I love chocolate + good music, so if you have any you want to refer to me, send it my way. :) PEACE + LOVE!