Rising Stars: Meet Maj Meili

Today we’d like to introduce you to Maj Meili. 

Hi Maj, so excited to have you on the platform. So, before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today.
Since a young girl, I’ve always wanted to be somebody. I’ve always been that one kid who wanted to be everything. I was so drawn to the arts and fun it brought to my attention. More down the line, I started to meet my biggest enemy…reality. I’ve been told my whole life that I’m not good enough. I am a survivor that faced trauma, physical & mental abuse, suicide, colorism & depression it’s almost like the world hated me for being me. But when all this would tear me down, I would turn to one of my best of friends…music. Music was always there for me when I had no one. I started in the music studio at a young age, way before I could properly talk. My father was my motivation when it came to music, he educated me on what music production was. Throughout all of the battles I had to go through my music always saved me. Around my early teenage years, I had to learn and teach myself how to be an engineer and producer. I was already singing and songwriting, I was self-taught when it came to instruments, who would have known all I needed was a headset and a phone. I started connecting with others and making progress with my sound and creation. But my biggest battle was releasing my craft, I was so scared of everyone’s opinion and how much support I’d get. Although my mom was always there supporting, it took me several years to finally release a song to the social media. Releasing was A big problem for me because of the fact that I’ve lost everything and wasted my whole entire childhood for a music career, but it made me! As an independent artist, I have dramatically improved in my music and arts. Here I am today with a growing audience and the opportunity to share my story. I really hope my music inspire those who are struggling to keep going, there are people out there watching! Never give up on yourself and remember god is always on time! 

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
My music career has not been easy, more because it became my life, I had to understand that I grew up different. I wanted to stick with what made me happy instead of worrying about adulthood. There was days where I’d rather write a song than write an essay. Or sign up for shows than stand in front of a class for a presentation. I’ve always been a shy and off-balanced spirit. I deal with PTSD and anxiety so bad that I’ll start visually shaking. I had to learn that the world’s reality was a different dimension than my reality. My struggles were me dealing with my physical appearance, breakups, lost family/friends, anxiety, motivation, support, the list can go on honestly. But I’ve always found a way to heal, cope, and conceal them. 

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I am a music artist. I sing & rap, I write songs, & produce songs. Although I don’t have a degree for it, I specialize in the music & entertainment department. I am most known for my multi-talents. I am most proud of my growth from what I thought I was to who I am. 

I never like to think I’m better than others but what sets me apart from others is my heart, my respect for others, my unconditional love, my loyalty, my definition of art. I am the only girl I know that is a musician, hairstylist, writer, photographer, fashion designer, cosmetic, entrepreneur & a future multimillionaire businesswoman. And I can only thank god for the gifts I am blessed with and manifest that my goals are achieved. 

Let’s talk about our city – what do you love? What do you not love?
I love our downtown lights; I love how it always give a midnight starry sky vibe. What I love about my city is that there’s so much talent! I like that our city is making progress in wanting to do better even if it’s to leave here. What I don’t like about my city is gun violence, ignorance, poverty, and no support. There’s not enough of love going around, and I think that’s the problem. Only if our city could come together. 

Contact Info:

• Instagram: Instagram.com/majmeili17
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maj.meili
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC9aQXgNboyPxg3RkJer0sVA
• SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/h9Tb
• Other: https://m.facebook.com/majmeili.music/

Image Credits
Maj Meil
Doretha Owens