We had the good fortune of connecting with AshleYYY and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi AshleYYY, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
Music & dance are always on my mind. I have been in LOVE with singing & dancing since I was a child. That desire to create, to teach, and to be on stage, have never gone away! I feel alive when I am walking in my gifts, and because God gave them to me, I believe they will make room for me. It has to work! *Proverbs 18:16* So I pursue an artistic career because these are the things that make me the happiest.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
The stage is home. For the last 20 years, I have been engulfed in music & performance. I am proud to say I AM a professional singer, dancer, choreographer & instructor. I pride myself on being able to sing live AND dance at the same time. I have learned how to captivate & communicate effectively with any audience. I perform mostly with a live band at weddings, festivals, birthday parties, you name it!

In addition to being a live performer, I also help other creatives behind the scenes. I choreograph live shows, music videos, and dance visuals for party bands & recording artists! I do private sessions for singers & musicians who are preparing for their next show; and even dance lovers who just want to be more comfortable moving their body. I also host The Confident Woman (Dance Class) for adult women who want to learn fun, challenging routines!

I remember being so afraid to sing & dance in front of people. I was a late bloomer. And now as an adult woman, I am doing exactly what I love, daily. My education, experience, and skill set have most definitely given me the confidence to walk in my gifts & teach others! If you’re in need of a live singer, special dance performance, class, or performance coach, I am your girl!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Sooo I keep this list in my phone of things to do in ATL, whenever someone comes to visit me! Haha! I’m a foodie, so majority of the list will be restaurants. Lol Once my people fly in, I like to scoop them from the airport and take them straight to Atlanta Breakfast Club! Their food is always delicious, and they’re black-owned, so that’s a plus. For lunch we may visit PONKO Chicken (Japanese & American fusion), Farm Burger (burgers from scratch) or US American Deli on Lavista Rd (their hot wings never disappoint)! Lastly, we must swing by El Indio Mexican Resturante & Taqueria for thee BEST birria tacos. Omg.

Stone Mountain is always fun to climb up first thing the next morning (to work off all that good eating, of course). During the day, we can go shopping at Atlantic Station or Perimeter Mall (I love the Dunwoody area). One of my favorite attractions is World of Coca-Cola, (it’s a great excuse to drink soda)!

Nightlife or day parties? I’m taking my out of towners to see Red Sample! I love how this band turns the club into a live concert! They keep me dancing. Lastly, after all that eating, exploring and partying, we may want to rejuvenate our bodies by relaxing at Jeju Sauna Spa. A 24-hour spa is crazy! I love seeing people’s reaction to this place.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Edward Griffin has always been my biggest supporter. Not only is he my manager/partner, he’s also been the best role model & mentor anyone could ask for! He’s the one person that continues to speak life into me and remind me of how great I am. I’ve learned the most from him in terms of branding, how to package your product or skill set, and the importance of presentation. I’ve had a front row seat watching how he conducts business. He continues to lead, inspire, execute & remain respectful & professional in every setting. I’m forever grateful, and blessed that he’s in my life and continues to support & encourage my dreams.

Website: https://www.AshleYYY.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/ashleyyymusic

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashleyyymusic

Facebook: https://facebook.com/ashleyyymusic

Youtube: https://youtube.com/ashleyyymusic

Image Credits
Edward Griffin

Thomas Crowder III

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