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ALEX SOPHIA
Alex Sophia, born August 5, 2002, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Alex
has Mexican, Egyptian, Polynesian, and Anglo-Saxon heritage, resulting in a unique
blend of cultural awareness. Alex, was born in Tucson, Arizona and later moved to
the Capital Region of New York State where she lives with her dads and siblings. Alex
began singing and performing in her elementary school at talent shows, quickly
receiving recognition and requests for more performances. Music was a language
that made sense to her like nothing ever had. Alex can play the piano, the guitar,
the ukulele, the cello, and the violin. Alex’s love for music is a major focus in her life.
After working with a songwriter on one song, Alex learned how to express her own
emotions through song. Alex now writes the lyrics and music to her own songs and
performs most of the instrumental tracks for the production of those songs. Being
a child of mixed heritage in such an ethnocentric school resulted in severe bullying
for Alex. Alex has been able to channel her hurt about being bullied and her anger
toward the bullies into her music as a form of therapy and an exercise in tolerance.
Originally from Rockaway Beach Queens NY; Royelle has been Influenced by music
all of her life. She has been dancing on stages, and has been in and out of recording
studios since the age of 2. Royelle grew up listening to a variety of music, including
artists and bands that would help cultivate her sound today. Royelle has done shows
up and down the east coast from NYC, Nyack, Gloversville, Saratoga, Albany, Rochester
all the way to Middletown NY. She's also opened up for up and coming industry artists
like Troy Ave. Last summer, she performed with Candela at the Annual National Puerto
Rican Day Parade in NYC; along with performing for seasoned music executives like
"Love and HipHop's" Rich Dollaz who crowned her best new artist from the 518 out
of a 30 man line up. With that being said, she was the only female participant in that
lineup. Royelle has done numerous radio interviews, charity events for domestic
violence and LGBT equality. She has been featured on RudeBoy and Rochester
Woman's Magazine, UGHH Blog and has collaborated with international producers.
ROYELLE
Jahsier “Juju” is a Peer advocate for In Our Own Voices. He loves engaging other
LGBT youth in sexual health because talking about sex is still forbidden in many
communities of color. Juju is also a member of the House of Encore and has won
“Face” and “Vogue” categories in the ballroom scene of upstate NY.
JUJU
Everyone knows Rhamell as “Ricki.” He is 25 years young and bartends at
Waterworks Pub. He likes to dance, sing, perform, and live life to the fullest. He’s all
about engaging with his community and seeing smiles as the outcome.
RICKY