Everywhere we travel and everything we see and do shapes who we become. A seemingly never-ending globe-trotting sojourn highlighted by unforgettable experiences a la studying yoga in India, living in a teepee and recording in Mexico City, a dynamic upbringing, and innate creativity define the music of soul singer, songwriter Alana Hil. After generating millions of streams and attracting the likes of GRAMMY® Award winner Printz Board [Black Eyed Peas, Mark Ronson, Smallpools] to her corner, she formally introduced herself on her independent 2024 album, “Me.”, and much more to come. “When you listen to me, I want you to feel inspired to be your full truest self,” she exclaims. “I hope you feel the gritty, raw earth in the music.” Her truth always resided in music. Growing up in Kentucky, she developed her talents through vocal lessons and by participating in competitions. During eighth grade, her mom married a preacher, and Alana found herself immersed in the culture of a black gospel church in Cincinnati. The choir embraced her talent and encouraged her to even perform solos throughout high school. At the same time, she listened to everyone from Dolly Parton, Luther Vandross, and Lauryn Hill to Janis Joplin, Ella Fitzgerald, and Jay Z. After attending Middle Tennessee State University, she sold all of her belongings, moved to Maui, and pursued music full-time. Life twisted and turned with spells in Aspen, Australia, Thailand, Bali, and Mexico where she performed and recorded with various collaborators. 2018 saw her embark on another life-changing trip, studying music at the Northern Indian School of Classical music and yoga and mantra in the Himalayas. “More than ever, I realized music could be a tool for healing,” she notes. Now, she is releasing her best work to date - “Diaries Of A Common Woman”. This is where she leans back into her roots, with elements of soul, blues, country and R&B. All the while, bringing light to her mental health struggles, specifically BPD. Songs like “L.A.M.B.” which talks about Love And Mental Breakdowns to “Say It” which chronicals the darkness of her childhood - this is destined to be a classic. On top of all that, the visual elements are influenced by David Lynch to Thierry Mugler to Grace Jones. The world is in for a familiar, yet fresh face in music.