As an infant, Brown began to sing the alphabet immediately after learning it and began performing at the age of 3 upon receiving her first karaoke machine. As a child, Brown began to regularly perform in school plays and beauty pageants while taking voice lessons and piano study. She was also involved with 'Janoskian's member Luke Brooks.
In 2011, Brown's mother discovered Kidz Bop, a website for kids to upload and share videos of themselves performing. She uploaded a video of Brown performing an original number on the piano, with Brown selected as a finalist. After performing Adele's "Someone Like You" to earn her a place in the Top 4, Brown won the 2011 KIDZ Star USA Grand Prize out of 45,000 submissions, the largest national talent competition for kids age 15 and under.[1]
At a school assembly, Brown was told that she won the national talent search by "American Idol" winner Kris Allen. The prize included a RCA Records recording contract and starring role in the Kidz Bop 21 music video and commercial. Allen said after seeing her live, "She went from 'She's good' to 'She is no doubt gonna win this thing."[2]
Brown said she had the opportunity to listen to and select from her top three song choices. After considering and listening to the songs, she said she chose her first single “Hey Chica” because of the up-beat tempo. The song was released June 19, 2012.[3] Brown has performed the song on The Today Show and 86th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. She also performed "Do the mermaid" from Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2.
In 2012, Brown was named cover girl for Miss Moxie's Holiday 2012 issue.[4] The site praised "Hey Chica" for promoting "clear message of self empowerment and encourages young women to feel beautiful in their own skin."
In 2016, Brown was cast in the series regular role as Zoe Vaughn on the second season of MTV's Scream.
Feel A Way.
Kiana Ledé Lyrics
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Inconsistence in communication make me feel a way
Made dinner plans and you ain't around make me feel a way
Never on time when the time's mine, make me feel a way
Rushin' into this to make me wait
You be stringing me along and I'm just falling for the bait
Don't make me put you in your place
Making me feel a way
You wanna act like you one of a kind
Making me feel a way
Walk in my life just to run outta time
Making me feel a way
Go running back where you belong
'Cause if this keeps going on
Then I'd rather be alone
Making me feel a way
You wanna act like you one of a kind
Making me feel a way
Hmm, yeah
And you gon' feel a way
When I start charging for my time
Yeah, that price is pretty high
I can drop you on a dime, yeah
You keep playing, you might fuck around and make me do it
Say you hate it when you let me down
Well, I hate to see you put me through it
Playing alongs played out and you knew it (knew it)
All them excuses, you wasting your breath and you blew it
Yeah, rushin' into this to make me wait (wait)
You be stringing me along and I'm just falling for the bait
Don't make me put you in your place
Tell me why do I stay with you when you stay? Yeah
Making me feel a way (feel a way, yeah)
You wanna act like you one of a kind
Making me feel a way
Walk in my life just to run outta time
Making me feel a way
Go running back where you belong
'Cause if this keeps going on
Then I'd rather be alone
Making me feel a way
You wanna act like you one of a kind
Making me feel a way
Hmm, yeah
And you gon' feel a way
When I start charging for my time
Yeah, that price is pretty high
I can drop you on a dime, yeah
Hmm-hmm (hmm-hmm)
Hmm-hmm-hmm
Hmm-hmm (hmm-hmm)
Hmm-hmm-hmm
Hmm-hmm-hmm
You-ooh-whoa
Hey, yeah, ay-ay
Oh whoa
Oh baby
Make me feelin', ain't gon' play babe
Yeah, wait, baby, oh baby
In Kiana Ledé’s song “Feel a Way,” the singer talks about feeling disrespected and unvalued in a relationship. She mentions several things that make her feel a certain way, such as old promises, inconsistency in communication, and being stood up for dinner plans. Ledé is tired of being strung along and waiting for someone who never seems to have time for her, and she’s ready to put her foot down. She feels like she’s being played, and her partner’s excuses are no longer valid. Ledé states that she’d rather be alone than continue being disrespected in the relationship.
Overall, the lyrics of “Feel a Way” express frustration and disappointment in a partner who doesn’t seem to prioritize or value the singer. Ledé is standing up for herself and her worth, and she’s not afraid to walk away from a relationship that isn’t meeting her needs.
Line by Line Meaning
Old promises and long nights make me feel a way
I feel a certain way because of the broken promises and late nights we shared in the past.
Inconsistence in communication make me feel a way
Your inability to communicate with me consistently makes me feel a certain way.
Made dinner plans and you ain't around make me feel a way
I feel a certain way when we make plans for dinner, but you don't show up.
Never on time when the time's mine, make me feel a way
I feel a certain way when you're always late for things that matter to me.
Rushin' into this to make me wait
You're making me wait because you rushed into this relationship without thinking it through.
You be stringing me along and I'm just falling for the bait
You're giving me empty promises and I'm foolishly believing in them.
Don't make me put you in your place
Stop messing with me or I'll put you in your place.
Tell me why do I stay with you when you stay?
Why am I still with you when it's clear you don't care?
Making me feel a way
Your actions are causing me to feel a certain way.
Walk in my life just to run outta time
You come into my life, but then leave sooner than later.
Go running back where you belong
Leave and go back to where you belong.
If this keeps going on, then I'd rather be alone
If you continue to treat me this way, I'd rather be alone.
And you gon' feel a way when I start charging for my time
You will feel bad when I start valuing my time more and start charging you for it.
Yeah, that price is pretty high
You won't be able to afford my time once I start charging for it.
I can drop you on a dime, yeah
I can cut you off quickly and easily.
You keep playing, you might fuck around and make me do it
If you continue to play games, you're going to make me leave.
Say you hate it when you let me down
You say you hate disappointing me.
Well, I hate to see you put me through it
I hate it when you put me through the disappointment.
Playing alongs played out and you knew it (knew it)
Playing games is over and you knew that.
All them excuses, you wasting your breath and you blew it
All the excuses you give me are pointless and you're ruining things.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kiana Brown, Michael McCall, Patrick McManus, Reese Hinton, Kevin White, Mike Woods, Roark Bailey, Derrick Milano
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