Lilla shares her musical journey, from her early influences and passion for songwriting to her experiences in the music industry. She discusses the importance of community support, the creative process, and the significance of live performances. Lilla also reflects on her upcoming participation in the Memphis competition and the excitement surrounding it, emphasizing the connection between artists and their audiences.
At the age of 6, Lilla taught herself to play the piano by ear and was writing her own songs. As her passion for music continued to grow, she fell in love with Gospel and Jazz. She attended Grant High School and toured the East Coast with the internationally recognized choir, The Royal Blues. At 16 Lilla joined a socially conscious hip-hop band Black Science Tribe, along with Esperanza Spalding. Their original songs pushed the boundaries of Hip-Hop and Jazz. After providing guest vocals for numerous Hip-Hop, R&B and Jazz notables, Lilla started producing an album of her own.
