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Maiysha Kai (born April 16, 1978), known professionally as Maiysha, is an American R&B recording artist, writer and editor. She has released two albums, "This Much is True" in 2008 and "UnderCover" in 2010.
Early life.
Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, Maiysha went to Sarah Lawrence College where she studied vocal performance as well as creative writing and race and gender studies. After graduating, Maiysha moved to New York City to teach at a private school
single off the album, "Wanna Be", was released to iTunes on June 24, 2008. Maiysha was nominated for a 2009 Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance for "Wanna Be".
In 2010, she released a live album, "UnderCover", via Eusonia. The album was recorded at the Blue Note Jazz Club in Manhattan.
In recent years, Maiysha became a managing editor for the website "The Root"'s vertical, "The Glow Up".