Maya Salafia is a sixteen year old singer-songwriter from Boston who released her debut EP, Trapped in a Daydream at just thirteen. Her natural talent was recognised immediately with the artist first working with Boston Music Award winning, Grammy nominated and platinum selling producer Malik Williams on her first single titled “First Grade”, with the producer commenting, “Maya is a gifted, prolific songwriter, demonstrating talent well beyond her years. Her music and lyrics flow with ease. Her songs weave a story, with images and melodies that capture her audience in each moment.”
Justifying the hype around such a new and young artist, her debut single was selected as a semi finalist in the coveted 2021 International Songwriting Competition, while her lyrics won first, second and third place in the Performers On The Go 2021 Lyric Contest. Not only that, her compositions earned second place in both the Solo/Duo Performer and Vocal Performance categories in the Young Performer’s Club Talent Showcase at the Boston Hard Rock Cafe this year.
Taking influence from the likes of Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers, and beabadoobee, Maya blends elements of indie pop and soft rock to craft her stunning sound. Carried by her delicately soaring vocal leads and backed up by gentle guitar-driven arrangements, she’s shown she’s already accomplished before her years and cemented her reputation as an exciting new artist on the rise with limitless potential.
Now she brings us the follow up to “First Grade” with her sophomore single, “Everlasting”. Linking once again with multi-instrumentalist Owen Korzec who also provided production and arrangement on her debut single, Maya has worked with legendary producer Brad Young on her new track.
Written about a yearning for reconnection after time spent separated, “Everlasting” is an emotive piece that both charms and tugs at the heart strings. Despite her tender age, Maya Salafia manages to lay down a mature and memorable song that offers relatable writing wrapped up in an utterly captivating sound from a must-watch artist for this year and beyond.
Listen to Everlasting below
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