Jahnel Daliya
Stafford, Virginia, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2015 | SELF
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The American musician and composer Jahnel Daliya presents the single "The Long Way", this single mixes styles such as western with rock with folk and pop overtones, under a romantic and relaxed personality, this song shines for the way the voice takes prominence to tell and narrate us or a story from which emotions are born and develop that will be transmitted to the listeners throughout this song, highlights the way in which the guitar and the voice feed each other to build a cohesive sound and together make this song grow emotions, without a doubt the instrumentation of this song builds the perfect sound to accompany the narrative but above all to create an expressive and dynamic layer that catches and keeps listeners within this track. - R Mas
Jahnel Daliya channels love, fun, and youth in her latest release, ‘While I’m Still Young’.
Northern Virginia-based artist Jahnel Daliya has a never-before-heard blend of folk, pop and rock backed by soulful vocals and songwriting, aimed to “finding the light in this heavy but beautiful world”. She began her journey in 2013 with a series of solo acoustic performances, and was performing with her band at music festivals, fairs, conferences and music clubs throughout DC and Virginia by 2015. Her sophomore album ‘In The Night’ was a finalist for the 2020 Wammie Awards, and the music video for her song ‘Gold’ earned a nomination for International Independent Music Video Award in 2020.
Her influences from 1980’s soul, pop, and R&B music shine in her music. Her childhood singing Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, and Paula Abdul is heavily influenced by her move to the gospel choirs of the DMV.
‘While I’m Still Young’ is “a fun energetic song about summertime, knowing yourself, what you want and living your best life at any age.”
I’M IN THE MOOD TAKE ME OUT
DOWNTOWN
PARK THE CAR UNDER A LIGHT
HOPE IT’S THERE WHEN WE RETURN
I JUST WANNA HAVE FUN TONIGHT
NOT A CARE IN THE WORLD
I’M WITH THE BAND
I WANNA DANCE
I JUST MIGHT STAY OUT UNTIL THE DAWN
THIS IS HOW I WANNA LIVE
WHILE I’M STILL YOUNG
Fans of Bobby Caldwell or Prince should check out this track. - Alchemical Records
The construction of the energetic mix between country and pop is presented before our senses, involving an interesting web of intrigues and desires, promoted by the first impression that leaves a deep mark on the perception of those attentive to the game.
The vocal fits in with serenity and a bit of rhythmic provocation, which fills in the gaps left by the verses and makes us move to the limits of the conscious line of tones and words, and, perhaps, the mind goes further, choosing memories to fit in the melody. - Roadie Music Mag
Jahnel Daliya recently released her new album Into the Night, Vol. 2. It’s an electrified indie rock record of eleven well crafted songs that explore the balance between embracing the carefree spirit of living in the moment and being grounded by love and commitment.
The first song Gold on the album sounds so good. I like the dynamic vocals. Besides, the guitar riffs are captivating. Furthermore, I am also a fan of the smooth drums and solid hooks.
Lyrically, the song is very impressive. Gold tells the story of the struggle encountered when we lose our balance between our passions, relationships and responsibilities. In working to maintain a lifestyle or provide for the ones we love do we lose oneself in the grind? What is gold?
Daliya knows exactly how to make good music, she’s so talented. Gold is a real gem. Start streaming it now! - Lefuturewave
“ Writing this song, I was originally thinking of when I was a kid in Brooklyn on a summer night and everyone was out, the night was electric. As an adult and a musician, it's about going into the night of the city and coming to life in the nightlife.”
Based in Northern Virginia, singer-songwriter Jahnel Daliya brings her unique blend of folk, pop and rock fueled by soulful vocals and compositions meant to find light in this heavy but beautiful world. Her journey as a composer began in late 2013, which led her to a series of solo acoustic performances.
We really liked this liberating energy that invades the whole room in seconds with just a few notes. We hadn't seen this energy for a few years, a good ten to be honest. Remember KT Tunstall and his title Black Horse and the cherry. A rather rich period for the world of Pop, Folk and Rock, we had Adele's first big hit Rolling in the deep and several other strong titles like Jason Mraz and his eternal I'm Yours. - Direct Actu
Discography
Chase The Moon 2017
Into The Night 2019
The Lucky One 2020
Haunted 2022
While I'm Still Young 2022
Take Me Home 2022
Redwood 2022
The Long Way 2023
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Raised in the projects of Brooklyn, New York Jahnel grew up to the sounds of a busy city and 1980’s soul, pop, and R&B music where she found her love for music. After moving to Northern Virginia she found her love for singing when she joined a few Washington DC choirs, Children of the Gospel and Urban Nation. In 2013 Jahnel embraced her passion and began her journey as a singer songwriter in the DMV with a series of solo acoustic performances. In 2015 Jahnel began performing with her band hitting some popular music festivals, fairs, conferences and music clubs throughout DC and Virginia. Daliya’s songwriting is a unique blend of folk, pop and rock fueled by soulful vocals and songwriting aimed at finding the light in this heavy but beautiful world.
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