PUNCHLIST: SHEKING
Aboriginal singer She King is making her mark in the music industry with her soulful vocals and upbeat, catchy songs. Hailing from Ontario, She King is known for reeling in listeners and captivating attention, leaving audiences wanting more of her music. A veteran at song-writing, singing and performing for crowds, She King has never stopped reaching her goal of becoming a power Pop princess.
She King, Mohawk and a member of the Six Nations tribe of the Grand River First Nation, grew up in Welland Ontario. A big fan of music, She King discovered her passion for performing when she was only four years old. “I would stand up on picnic tables and perform; I've been singing ever since I could remember” says She King. The first time She King picked up the guitar and played the piano was exactly when she knew music had to be her future. “A part of me always knew that music was my life” At the age of twelve, She King started to write music with her dad’s guitar and got a job as a Shania Twain impersonator. A few years later She King started her own rock band and sang covers of popular bands such as ACDC and Led Zeppelin.
After high school, She King moved to Toronto, one of the biggest music capitals of the world to pursue her dreams of becoming a singer. Soon after She King shelled out hit-singles one right after another, which included radio hits “I’m Not Okay” and “Mirror Me”. She King’s YouTube video for “I’m Not Okay Remix” gained attention as soon as it was posted, hitting more than 100,000+ views. She King recently wrapped up a tour with legendary bands Glass Tiger and Roxette, and planning another one for later on this year.
She King had to prove herself as a tough, strong performer right off the bat. “I’m a strong, sometimes stubborn-minded female artist in this music industry” She King explains. She King is a part of every business aspect of her career, including the creative sides. At the beginning of her career She King learned everything about being an entrepreneur, and how to manage her soaring music career. One thing that she’ll always admit is music helped mold her life into place. “Music has been my rock above all else. There are times in my life that have not always been the easiest and having music to hold my feet to the ground I will forever be thankful for” For She King, inspiration for her music comes from life and passion. “My inspiration for music comes from life, mostly from my own life experiences and passion. Free-ing overwhelming thoughts sometimes are like an intense therapy session. It’s always a good time”
She King tries not to think about her future, but rather the moment. She hopes to perform and sing for as long as she possibly can. No matter how far she gets, She King always gives back to her community. “I always support and always a part of community socials, fundraisers and events,” She King explains. “I work very hard to give back as much as I take and it is very much a part of my career” With her music, She King wants to inspire others to make music as well. “My advice is always this: Be true to your roots, be grateful, work hard and never except no as an answer”