We had the good fortune of connecting with Melaner and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Melaner, what role has risk played in your life or career?
Risk is a necessary Evil. In life when we decide to stay comfortable we don’t push past our boundaries. We don’t allow ourselves to become better versions of who we were yesterday out of fear that we will not succeed. In my life taking risks has been one of the main reasons I have accomplished all that I have in music and i’m still no where near where i’d like to be! Being an artist is one of the greatest risks you can take because it is not guaranteed that you will succeed. You just have to have the undeniable fire to refuse anything other than success.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
What sets me apart from others is the simple fact that i’m not trying to be like anyone else when I create my music. I’m an Afro-latina looking to open more doors for women like me that have felt under represented for a very long time in Television and Music. I’m incredibly proud to be breaking barriers and creating more conversations about representation for us Afro-latinas. I’ve gotten to where I am in this industry because i’m not afraid of what people think of me. It definitely has not been easy because people don’t always see your vision or understand why you are doing things but i’ve overcome those challenges. I lead my music with fearlessness and when I get on that stage I leave hand a piece of me to everyone that is watching me.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
The main people that deserve a shout out are my family and friends. I’ve been blessed enough to be surrounded by people that have pushed me past the barriers i’ve set in fount of myself. I preach about taking risks and eliminating fear but i’m also human and those feelings do creep up at times. It’s important to have a support system that when those feelings do creep up you know who to talk to to help you get back in the right lane.

Website: https://melanerofficial.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melaner/

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/melanermusic/?ref=bookmarks

Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCJQk9WL4qyV-j2tGl58_iWw

Other: Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melanerofficial

Image Credits
Kenneth Ortiz

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