Singer dishes on fame, Sim Harmony, and Dancing with the Sims!
The global impact of Sim Harmony is real. Don’t believe me, just conduct a quick Google search of their fan clubs, and what you’ll find is a devoted, passionate base of followers from all walks of life. Such is the life of international pop stars. That journey to stardom, however, isn’t as exciting. It’s fraught with real-life decisions that have the ability to make or break a career. As the lone African American member of Sim Harmony, Kai Bennett probably understands that more than anyone. But this story isn’t about race. It’s about a young woman who is on the verge of some of the biggest decisions of her life. With more Sim Harmony albums on the horizon, as well as a turn on “Dancing With the Sims,” and her own solo endeavors, the next steps for Bennett are critical. With such weight on her shoulders, the New Orleans native sat down to give perhaps her most open interview to date.
When did you and your family know that you actually had something special?
Well, to be completely honest, reflecting on myself, then I did not have confidence in myself at all. I know that music made me feel a type of way. It made me feel special and warm, and it made me feel like my voice was being heard. But I was not confident in my craft, and I know my parents really encouraged me to keep working at it and that I could be anything I wanted to be. I was always really hard on myself. I would have performances and go back and just nitpick every single thing … I actually auditioned [for] a show called “The Sim Factor USA” in 2012, and I would make the biggest excuses like, “Oh no, I’m not going to make it anyway.” And my mom was like, “Why don’t you just go and try?” So I said OK. I didn’t expect to get anything out of it, and now I’m probably in one of the biggest girl groups of all time. I could never repay my parents for always pushing me and believing in me as much as they did.
So let’s talk about 2017, since we’re fully in it. What are you looking forward to both personally and with Sim Harmony?
So, 2017 with Sim Harmony is going to be absolutely amazing. We’ve worked so hard. Looking back from 2012 up until now, we’ve had so much growth. We’ve been through so much and we’ve worked our butts off to get to where we are right now, and I just know that we have so much more to offer. I feel like 2016 was definitely a great year, and we kind of escalated and started moving up, but I feel like we haven’t actually reached our full potential yet. I feel like in this year, it’s definitely going to happen.
So how are you going to juggle Sim Harmony and your solo pursuits?
Obviously, with the group being the number one priority, and me doing my own solo projects, I think that it’s just about balance, keeping myself centered, and being happy and healthy. I also have an amazing team around me. It definitely helps when you have your mom on the road; I can’t imagine doing this without her. She keeps me grounded and she keeps me sane.
How did joining the cast of “Dancing With the Sims” come about?
“Dancing With the Sims” is a show I always watched with my grandma, and it was one of my favorite shows, but more importantly one of her favorite shows. It was always captivating to see two people grow and have this journey with each other and maybe not win but come out stronger in the end. This happened really quickly, there was a meeting and then a month later we had confirmation. Despite not winning I’m eternally grateful for the opportunity to be on the show and to showcase my talents. Definitely rooting for Val this season, take it home for us baby boy!
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“And you areeee, unforgettableeeee!” Tisleem sanged the lyrics out loudly with her drink in her hand. She bent over while placing her now finished drink on the counter that was near then begin to whine her hips to the beat while holding her dress from down the bottom, not caring who was behind her.
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"And you areeee, unforgettableeeee!" Tisleem sanged the lyrics out loudly with her drink in her hand. She bent over while placing her now finished drink on the counter that was near then begin to whine her hips to the beat while holding her dress from down the bottom, not caring who was behind her.
Meeko walked into her party waving st a few people as she walked up the steps to the VIP section of her party. Looking at the stage she began swaying her hips to the music
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"I wouldn't feel right if I didn't get anything." She laughed. "It's no problem though! Anything for the birthday girl." She gave her a soft smile before hugging her back.
Meeko walked into her party waving st a few people as she walked up the steps to the VIP section of her party. Looking at the stage she began swaying her hips to the music
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