Their talent is undeniable. Their contribution to the culture is indispensable. They're the Black women in our playlists, on our screens and in our feeds. On Ladies First, Element Everest-Blanks talks with one of these remarkable women about their lives, their music and how they made their moment happen. Because it's not about who's next. It's about who's now.
With a sound that refuses to fit neatly into one genre, Yaya Bey transforms the complexities of Black womanhood, love, heartbreak and self-discovery into deeply personal, soulful storytelling. The New York-born singer-songwriter blends R&B, soul and hip-hop to create music rooted in vulnerability, resilience and unapologetic expression.
In this episode, we discuss her creative evolution, the experiences that shape her music, her approach to storytelling and what it means to remain authentic while growing as an artist.
