Ree'AL

MORE THAN JUST A NAME:



Ree AL



was born in Birmingham, Alabama. She started off singing in the choir, where she was always in the shadow of other people voices; until she was told to step in front for her very first solo. (A still) shy, Ree'AL, had to develop the courage to stand out in the crowd to show her gifted talent. There was one performance in front of her peers, in which she won first place, led her to believe that she could accomplish anything, by not being afraid to strike out. She strived each day to become the best she could, aside of the fact that there were people who doubted her abilities. Although, it wasnt any easy task, she managed to stay away from trouble. She struggled as a youth, but she strongly feels that in order to be successful in anything, you have to have a past or a story to tell. Once she developed this dream, there was nothing that could hold her back. She worked at her craft day and night, until she felt that it was what she liked. There are many inspiriting people whom she admired growing up: Mary J. Blige, Aretha Franklin, Betty Wright, Janet Jackson, and (the late) Aaliyah. Her biggest inspiration is her mother. She could remember watching her mother struggle with adversity time and time again but through it all, she prevailed. That strong mind was instilled in Ree'AL at an early age. Still after going through so much, her mom emerged as the most important and the greatest woman Ree'AL would ever know.

HER THOUGHTS: First off, music is Life. Music chose me and I have the determination and the drive to let it be my choice. I was put in this world to reach out to someone other than myself. God choose me to deliver my story, in hope that it would help someone else. This is my life, this is my story.