Fans of R&B have been bussing about Kiana Ledé's "Deeper." From singing and songwriting to acting to being a talented pianist, the multitalented Kiana Ledé is a force to be reckoned with. As an actress, she has starred on hit shows like MTV’s Scream and Netflix’s All About The Washingtons. Her catalog is full of favorites, including the sultry “Deeper,” which dropped earlier this month. Her long-awaited debut R&B album, KiKi, featured a whopping 17 tracks and was well-received by fans and critics. No stranger to the spotlight, she’s taking the worlds of acting and music by storm. Get to know Kiana Ledé and why she’s taking over the game!
Early Life
Kiana Ledé Brown was born in Phoenix, Arizona. The artist’s love for singing came very early in life, receiving her first karaoke machine at 3. During her childhood, she participated in school plays and beauty pageants. She would also take voice lessons and piano lessons as well. When her mother, after discovering Kidz Bop, uploaded a video of the young Kiana performing an original number on the piano to the website. This eventually led to Kiana winning the 2011 KIDZ Star USA Grand Prize.
Already seeing success before age 15, Kiana would once again see an incredible opportunity during her young years. During a school assembly, the artist was told she won the national talent search by American Idol winner Kris Allen. The prize for the talent search was a recording contract with RCA Records. A starring role in a Kidz Bop music video and commercial was a part of the prize as well. Shortly later, she would perform on The Today Show. Ledé performed her first single on the show, "Hey Chica" and "Do The Mermaid" from Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2. She performed at the 86th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as well.
Career Beginnings
Unfortunately, the deal that the young Kiana Ledé attained with RCA Records didn’t work out, resulting in the label dropping her. However, the singer would soon build her following with the release of her EP, Soulfood Sessions. After posting a rendition of Drake’s “Hotline Bling,” the artist got the attention of Republic Records. Under this label, Kiana released her official debut EP, Selfless. The EP contained the single “EX”, which peaked at No. 9 on the US R&B Songs chart. The song would eventually become platinum certified by the RIAA.
Acting Career
Outside the studio, the singer has also received the chance to show her acting talents. Kiana Ledé’s acting career began as early as 2006, starring in direct-to-video films Temporary Dreams and Deadlands: The Rising. In 2015, she starred in the teen drama web series, Guidance. The same year, she would be featured on the all-girls sketch comedy show, Betch. The actress would get her first mainstream starring role when she was cast as Zoe in MTV’s 2016 horror hit, Scream. In 2018, she accepted a role in Netflix’s All About The Washingtons, playing the part of the eldest daughter, Veronica.
Albums & Touring
Kiana Ledé’s debut album, Kiki, was released in 2020 to critical acclaim from fans and critics. Kiki was released with 17 tracks, with the deluxe edition adding six tracks to the already hefty album. The album sported features from stars like Moneybagg Yo, 6Black, Bia, and Lucky Daye. Kiki solidified Kiana’s place as a Billboard performer, peaking at number 7 on the US Top R&B Albums chart. The singer’s debut album also peaked at No. 30 on the US Billboard 200. Fans are currently anticipating the release of her second album, Grudges. The singer also appears in 2021’s all-female compilation album, Big Femme Energy Volume 1.
During Kiana Ledé’s career, she has toured alongside fellow singers Lucky Daye and Ro James. She has opened for Ella Mai and Jessie J. In 2020, Ledé planned to go on a tour that would start in Europe. However, the tour was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The singer is set to begin a tour performing across Europe starting on May 23.
What’s Next For Kiana Ledé?
Fans craving more of the sultry tones of Kiana Ledé's "Deeper" won’t have to wait too long for the singer’s next album. Grudges, the newly released album from Kiana Ledé, features 17 songs. The singer’s sophomore album has a lone feature: Ella Mai on the track “Jealous.” With the album’s first single, “Deeper,” still garnering praise, one can only be excited to see what comes from her latest album. If Grudges gives more of the same solid and sexy R&B vibes as Kiana Ledé's "Deeper" and her original debut album, then that is something that fans of the singer will have no problem with at all!