After reading the musical prose that colored her grandmother's
poetry at an early age, Selina Zakaria's inner voice began to seek an
outlet for artistic expression. Selina's music is filled with smooth
musicality and neo-soul which weaves pop, introspective lyrics, and a
voice colored by an unbreakable spirit and the raw attitude.
"Most of my music is autobiographical and personal, but
occasionally, I try to speak on behalf of issues I know people can
relate to,” says Zakaria. "Whether I'm writing music people can dance
to, or putting together an acoustic piece that's more reflective, I'm
always writing from the perspective of a storyteller looking to share
experiences with the world."
Zakaria's words hold hints of self-reflection, compassion, and
strength. "Insecure Girl," a song about Zakaria's own struggles with
womanhood, includes a buoyant chorus that accentuates Zakaria's soulful
voice. In "Morphine," Zakaria uses a 90's alt-rock arrangement to tell
the story of chasing her dreams while struggling with the ever present
mix of emotional overtones society inflicts.
