There’s something beautiful in seeing an artist laying it all bare, displaying their vulnerabilities, and covering sensitive topics such as heartbreak, lust, and regret, and this is exactly what Kelly Kiara has done in her astonishing debut mixtape ‘Hopeless Romantic’. Growing up, Kelly was inspired by her dad’s Motown collection, Phil Collins as well as modern icons such as Lil Kim, Christina Aguilera, Ashanti, and Mariah Carey, all of which have shaped her into the sensational artist she is today.
Hailing from Leeds, Kelly’s musical story began when her heartbroken cover of Justin Bieber’s ‘Love Yourself’ went viral proving to be the perfect platform to introduce the Yorkshire-based star with no filter. During this period, Kelly was working as a recruiter with her dreams of making it as a singer-songwriter seemingly a distant memory, but good things come to those who wait (and work hard at their dreams). Soon enough, Kelly would go on to secure a publishing deal with Universal and write chart-topping hits for Mabel, Ashnikko, Era Istrefi, and Gorgon City, showing that you should never give up on your passions.
Following some time out from music to focus on her writing, Kelly is now back and…
