Meet Enjelique White | Singer Songwriter and Keytarist

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

Hi Enjelique, what do you want your legacy to be?
I want it to be that I was an example of what courage, perseverance, and going against the status quo look like. From my music to my personality, so much of me goes against the stereotype that has been placed on my race and my gender. I want to show the world that even though everyone around tells you that you can’t be something that you are, if you dig deep and tap into your purpose, you’ll come out the other side a true inspiration to others who feel the way you do.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?

When you see a black woman, you never expect her to pull out the keytar! As an artist, I not only create the vision and the sound, but I bring it to life on stage. I write, produce and perform all of my own music (so I guess you could say I‘m like a female Prince!). I’m most proud of the fact that I am my own factory and I don’t need to depend on anyone to bring my music to life. That’s actually the whole reason I learned to produce in the first place when I was a child – because I wanted my music fully produced as soon as I wrote it on the piano!

My journey definitely hasn’t been easy. Growing up as the only black girl in my classes, as well as being a straight-A student AND a classical pianist, it was really hard fitting in. I dealt with racism, bullying, and isolation from my own people in high school. I’ve been told by multiple people in the music industry that I wasn’t ready, and that I wasn’t good enough. Yet no one provided that help to get “good enough”. I’ve lived in Miami, NY, LA, Tampa, and now Atlanta, all trying to find where I belonged and where I could make a name for myself.

I’ve been in digital marketing now for the past few years; picking up tips and tricks to help me in the music industry. I went from waitressing 2 years ago to now making enough to support a whole family, all of because my tenacity and ability to never give up.

My mission statement is that being different is truly okay. Every freak, outcast, or outsider should feel a place of belonging somewhere, and that “somewhere” is the environment I work to create every day. I especially want to be a role model to young black girls. To tell them that you don’t have to expose yourself to be liked, or talk and act a certain way just because it’s what everyone expects of you. Maybe you like Panic at the Disco or hiking or physics! Whatever you are, be that and be strong in it, because then others will follow you.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I’m pretty new to Atlanta, but here are my spots!

JoJo’s Beloved
Southern Kitchen and Grill
Picnic in Piedmont Park and lunch at Park Tavern
Pour Taproom on the Beltine
MJQ (but it’s closing!!)
Johnny’s Hideaway (my fav spot!)
The Battery – Punch Bowl Social
Float down the Chattahoochee River (in the summer)
Ponce City Market

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I would love to give a shout-out to my family. My mother, sister, and father have shown me nothing but unconditional support. Since I was a little girl, they’ve never stopped believing in me. From classical piano lessons to supporting me as I traveled to all these big cities “chasing fame”, they were my foundation. There were so many times that they could’ve given up on me, and they never ever did. So I thank my family to the bottom of my core.

Instagram: @enjeliquemusic

Facebook: Enjelique

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKW8E9tpU-Y5hKcu8kpfYPg

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Enjelique White