Lawan Vanida

Hailing from Washington, D.C. Lawan Vanida captures her audience by creating an expressive palette, that includes culture, in an emotional journey. Growing up in a diverse upbringing, her Mother of Asian decent and Buddhist and her Father a New York native and Muslim- Vanida experienced spirituality in diverse ways that played a heavy part in her decision to begin expressing herself. In her early years she lived around the DMV (D.C, Maryland & Virginia) and also called home New York. Which is where Lawan began creating with Music while being home schooled. She vividly paints her emotional journey in her music, and gives her audience a front seat into her story. Some tracks you can hear the passion in her sultry vocals. What is undeniably heard is the emotions she experiences, and how she is able to express it. With Individualism as her main inspiration, Vanida is heavily influenced by artist like Sade, Amy Winehouse, Minnie Ripperton, Flying Lotus, JDilla Lawan's objective is to continuously refresh her palette and resonate her inspirations. With production manipulation and working closely with other Artist as a Muse, Lawan Vanida is the eclectic, vibrant, humbled Artist who's growth we love to watch. Visit her website to learn more.