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Born in Knoxville, TN, Daisha McBride is a powerful rapper, singer, and performer. Hailing from the heart of Tennessee, Daisha’s musical influences of hip-hop, soul and country music have all merged to form Daisha’s sound as “The Rap Girl”. Daisha’s 2023 has been filled with highlights. From being the subject of a nationally broadcasted documentary powered by Queen Latifah, to performing at the 2023 BET awards and now her new buzzing single “Birds” that has taken the world by storm. Still independent, “Birds” has organically racked up nearly 8 million views across social media and over 2 million streams across all platforms. The song has captured the attention of stars like SZA, 6lack, and Gabrielle Union. The relatability and realness in Daisha’s songs stands out and they remind listeners that real music still does exist. Known for wearing her heart on her sleeve. Daisha’s music captures the emotions of real life, relationships, heartbreaks, and the complexities of love.
2023 Releases
- Birthday (Single) - 1/2
- I realized we’re better apart (EP) - 2/13
- I realized we’re better apart (Radio Edit) (EP) - 2/13
- Birds (Live) (Single) - 8/11
- Birds ft. 6LACK (Remix) (Single) - 10/27
2023 Highlights
- 2.2M Streams, 642.5K Listeners on 2023 Spotify Wrapped
- Featured on Spotify’s “Mellow Bars”, “This is 6LACK”, “The Summer I Turned Pretty Official Playlist”, “Inventing Anna Official Playlist”, “the hybrid”, “Ripple Effect”
- P&G | Queen Collective Year Four: In Her Element
- Performed at BET Awards Pre-Show
- MBA’s Music Business Accelerator Program
- Sync placement in “The Blackening”
- Music featured in Google Pixel 8 Ad
- Announced 2024 Headlining tour
2023 Video Links
2023 Press Links
- BET “DAISHA MCBRIDE IS IN HER ELEMENT ON THE RED”
- Nashville Scene “Get to Know Daisha McBride on ‘Queen Collective’”
Quotable Lyrics:
Song: “Birds” (off of “I realized we’re better apart) EP
“When times get tough, I get tougher
Finna be a hot girl now like every summer (hot girl)
I've been in the gym with emphasis on my health (yeah)
The old me is gone, I'm turning into someone else, ayy (someone else)”