Kirby Maurier Explained
Kirby Maurier (marie-aye)[1] is an American singer-songwriter and founder of The Miami Music Museum.[2] On July 31, 2015, she released her independent debut album, Doing The Most, on Valholla Entertainment and was one of the highest selling independent R&B albums in the South Atlantic region in 2015.[3] Her first single, "You"[4] was released in 2010[5] which led to the release of her '90s inspired EP, "Class of ’96"[6] in 2012 and 2013 single "I’m Jus Sayin’" produced by Jackpot.[7] "Iz U Wit It", the first single from the album Doing The Most[8] is a trap heavy song with a slight departure of her original R&B sound.[9] On February 22, 2016, Kirby was announced as one of three winners of the fourth annual GRAMMY Amplifier program.[10] [11] [12]
In the spring of 2016, Kirby embarked on a multi-city tour[13] which included stops for the GRAMMY Pro Songwriters Summit,[14] The 3rd Annual Los Angeles Chapter GRAMMY Showcase[15] and South by Southwest music festival.[16]
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Notes and References
- GRAMMY Amplifier 2016 Winner Profiles The Recording Academy
- Castro, Lee. Kirby Maurier on Your Favorite Stripper's Turn-Up Song, "Iz U Wit It” Miami New Times. January 9, 2014
- Jerome, Cristina. South Florida's Five Best Female R&B Artists of 2015 Broward New Times. December 28, 2015
- Mayard, Judnick "Kirby Maurier, "You" MP3” FADER September 1, 2010
- http://www.thisisrnb.com/2011/02/musicemerging-artist-kirby-maurier-you/ Music/Emerging Artist: Kirby Maurier – You
- http://singersroom.com/content/2012-03-04/kirby-maurier-class-of-96/ "Kirby Maurier – Class of 96”
- JC3 You’ll Want To Hear What Kirby Maurier Is ‘Sayin’ SoulBounce.com August 23, 2013
- http://www.thisisrnb.com/2015/09/listen-the-red-light-special-rb-podcast-16-with-special-guest-kirby-maurier/"Listen: The Red Light Special R&B Podcast #16 with Special Guest Kirby Maurier”
- Castro, Lee. Kirby Maurier on Your Favorite Stripper's Turn-Up Song, "Iz U Wit It” Miami New Times. January 9, 2014
- Menyes, Carolyn "Adley Stump, American Bombshell & Kirby Maurier Win 2016 Grammy Amplifier Contest” Music Times, February 25, 2016
- https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/voice-alum-adley-stump-named-grammy-amplifier-winner-20160222 "'Voice' Alum Adley Stump Named Grammy Amplifier Winner: Former Team Blake member joins rock band American Bombshell and R&B singer Kirby Maurier as recipients of fourth-annual prize"
- Marr, Madeleine "Local Miami singer Kirby Maurier on the rise” Miami Herald February 26, 2016
- GRAMMY Amplifier Winner Kirby Maurier Learns on the Road "GRAMMY Amplifier Winner Kirby Maurier Learns On The Road" National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.com May 26, 2016
- San Francisco – GRAMMY Pro® Songwriters Summit GRAMMY Pro The Recording Academy
- https://www.grammypro.com/los-angeles/event/3rd-annual-los-angeles-grammy-showcase 3rd Annual Los Angeles GRAMMY Showcase! GRAMMY Pro
- http://www.spin.com/2016/03/sxsw-2016-stubbs-gallery-chvrches-dawn-beach-slang-photos/sm_jgnp-spin-stubbs-03-18-16-kirby-3617/ "Kirby Maurier performing at Stubb’s, March 18, 2016"
