ICONIC Jun 2014 | Page 8

Toya Nash Imagine a little bit of Aretha Franklin, with a touch of Billie Holliday, and a dash of Nina Simone and Sharon Jones, and you’ll begin to embark on an unforgettable journey with the voice of soul songstress, Toya Nash. Though immaculately polished, her voice is not quite tame, and is layered with unmistakable rebellion. She surprises you constantly with unpredictable vocal twists and turns. Toya breathes new life into old school blues, rock & roll, and soul in her debut EP, and lends credence to the notion of “neo” soul. This irresistible siren can belt, bring you to your knees, or knock you out of the park, all within the first sixty seconds of a song. If you can dream beyond your past and look forward to the future with power and passion, then you will inevitably connect with her. With inspiration and love, Toya Nash blends the acoustics into your soul as she stimulates and soothes your mind and spirit. Fly away with her rhythms, listen to her tell her story, as well as your own. The elements of her 7 It’s Christ Or Nothing