Az One

Sisters Ayanna and Niambi Rowland have been patiently waiting for their time to shine. For years they have sacrificed and given so much of themselves, since the two formed the singing duo Az One, eight years ago. They coined the name Az One because their voices blend and harmonize as one. Ayanna and Niambi are no amateurs to hard work. A principle instilled in them by their supportive parents. Both graduated with bachelors degrees from Southern Illinois University Carbondale; while running track, holding down jobs, and still receiving honors in their academics. Singing for the sisters started early in church, in their hometown of Springfield, IL. Their parents made sure they were at choir practice every Saturday morning. What started out as something their parents made them do, turned into what Niambi and Ayanna wanted to do for life. Az One was the only females selected by Billboard Magazine to perform at the Disc Makers Music World Series. They performed on BET 106&Park twice and won the Wild Out Wednesday R&B competition. They have opened up for many major artists, such as Ginuwine and Common. They have two independent albums out, title The Jump Off and Christmas With Az One. Az One also has an international song in Japan called \"Even If It Ends\" with Tokyo Rapper S.H.O. Niambi & Ayanna Rowland wrote and arragned all their songs and continue to write for other artists.