90's Nostalgia Commemorative Issue April 2017 | Page 22

MADEMUSIC MADEXXXX MY MUSIC IS personal and relatable and meant to make the listener feel as if they know me already." JOHARI NOELLE is a singer/songwriter whose lyrics are captivating and a songstress whose smooth melodic vocals will leave you breathless. In college, she was a highly sought after singer on campus and in the summer of 2014 recorded her first single “Wanna Know”. Johari made multiple appearances on the FOX TV hit series, “Empire”. As a young girl, she drew from the creative styles and energy from musical giants such as Michael Jackson, Beyonce', Etta James and Prince. In the fall of 2015 she caught the eye and ear of a casting director searching for talented singers for an all-girl group. Johari auditioned, and earned a spot on BET's new show “Chasing Destiny” the creation of former Destiny's Child member Kelly Rowland and infamous choreographer to many of today's hottest musical icons, Frank Gatson. What she learned was invaluable and priceless. Musical knowledge and artistic wisdom that soon began to open more doors for this young starlet. 3 words to sum up my wave of music? Integrated, soulful, Intimate. What makes my music different from others in my industry? I'm not sure what makes my music different, I just keep it honest and Hope that it can separate me and my sound from anyone else. I don't aim to be different, I just aim to be me and make music that heals and feels good to not only myself but to others. made-magazine.com | 22