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

Hi Ruya, why did you decide to pursue a creative path?
Well, growing up I had all ideas of careers I wanted to go into but nothing called me more than to live in my creativity. Me being a jack of all trades allows me to fit into places I probably never thought I’d be in, or care to be in. Creatively; things just came so easy to me, ideas just flows out of me to the point that I know it would be a disservice to me if I never acted on or began to accept that I am creatively inclined. As well as a disservice to the world because I do have a lot to say as a music artist, a traditional artist and so on and so forth. I just overall feel like, man I am so blessed to be so talented at things it takes people years to figure out. God saw fit for me to harness these kinds of skills and to be so advanced just by being able to see it, I mean like why not use it ya know.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
Currently I am working in health care but I am a tattoo artist and I started that back in June of 2021. My clientele has definitely grown and is still growing so I am so great full that people really Fw my art and skills and to be acknowledged feels great. I am also a designer I have a clothing line I started in 2019 called KaiserAlii, it’s a luxury brand and it’s creative black woman owned lol so that’s VERY IMPORTANT to me lol, and as I said earlier I am a music artist I’ve been writing since a kid but I was always so shy when it came to that part of my life. Well atleast in highschool I became extremely shy to show that skill of mine. (Artist/writer/rapper) but I am next up lol mark my words Ruya won’t be so underground in the next 2 years, period.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I really fw busy bees super great food, I’m such a homebody I’m always working on my career I really haven’t got the chance to enjoy the city to much yet. But as far as fun I love ifly lol I can’t wait till I have enough time to actually jump out that plane one day, ummm yea and I don’t really club like that and I don’t drink like that. She’s super lightweight lol but yea Ik when it’s time to start promo and getting my name out there and if I can just step out my shell a little lol y’all can catch me at the clubs on Friday and Saturday ya know networking and or whatever, I know you’re probably like “networking in the club” yea why not as a music artist as a designer opportunity is everywhere. Don’t let people tell you you can’t get the hustle in anywhere just use your best judgment or discernment if you will lol.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Man, I mean who doesn’t. But I will say my parents definitely are the top reason why I am able to put my mind to many things and have the courage to just keep trying. (Even though it doesn’t take much lol) but yea my parents were really good at allowing my siblings and I to follow the path we were sent here to follow. they did such a great job and at the best they could to give me a life where all I see is opportunities. And of course God I really wouldn’t be here without because let’s just be honest, mental health involves everyone but when it comes to artists it’s like the world doesn’t really appreciate you like they would a doctor or a lawyer. So man I constantly feel worthless sometimes it’s a thing I definitely have to fight with but I know i am worthy, I know who I am, we just waiting for the rest of the world to catch up and find their inspiration in Cecelia Davis. (Ruya)

Website: Kaiseralii.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/ruyaartist?r=nametag

Twitter: https://Twitter.coo/Ruyadaartist?s=21

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Rapper/RUYA-100147115968768/

Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCOsO0NeRHTcGYIC3UfTfhlA

Other: Link to my artist account https://instagram.com/kaiserdakreator?r=nametag My artist YouTube page https://youtube.com/channel/UCjvCG1r1UTv4uFJ53QWh58g

Image Credits
All photos belong to Cecelia Davis (ruya) all tattoo pictures belong to KAISERDAKREATOR (Cecelia Davis)

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