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Kitami Safiya, “me, myself, my pen and my pad”

Kitami was born and raised in Queens Village, New York and attended Jackson Magnet High School in Cambria Heights where she studied art. This beautiful and talented young woman is no stranger to the music industry. She began singing and performing at a very early age, but developed a passion for writing songs, short stories and poetry in her early teens. In 2000 while in High School, she co-founded and was one-third of the R&B girl group she named Paradyce. Kitami gained critical acclaim as the songwriting force behind the group, penning the lyrics and arranging the melodies, vocals and harmonies of most of their much loved songs and for co-writing the intro for Hot 97’s DJ Jazzy Joyce’s Friday night radio show which aired during 2006. She also co-wrote the hook on DMX’s song “Dog Love” which was performed by Amerie on his “Year of the Dog, Again” album released in 2006. Kitami was also blessed with the opportunity to present some of her works to Ms. Kelly Rowland for consideration for her recently released album.

Although Paradyce disbanded in early 2007, Kitami has not slowed down for one second. “When you put your whole heart and soul into something, when you pour all your energy into it forsaking everything else, you have to see it through. You can’t give up. You have to have faith and you have to move on” she says. And move on she has! Re-emerging as a skilled, talented and highly sought-after songwriter and solo artist.

Armed with a team of new producers, a new confidence, a new vision, a fresh new sound and a catalog of brand new blazin’ hot songs just waiting to be heard, Kitami is hard at work and ready to burst out onto the music scene!

This young lady aspires to be the female Ne-yo or the new generation Smokey Robinson—the go-to girl for hot new songs for established and up-and-coming artists who are looking for quality material. From hip hop/R&B to earthy neo-soul. From club bangers to sultry, grown & sexy ballads. From catchy hooks to soaring anthems and from jingles to movie soundtracks. Kitami Safiya is truly a one-stop shop.

In addition to being a fierce writer, Kitami Safiya is also a gifted author, artist, designer, actress and model—so look out ‘cause here she comes!!!