Do you know what today is? It’s my Anniversary!!

Anniversary?! Yes y’all, today is the anniversary of the debut of my IG Music Series, “Between the Notes and Me!” It’s one year later, and I decided, why not officially release the well-received Episode 1: A Lovely Day, for Purchase & Streaming!

Ep1: ‘A Lovely Day’

Ep4: ‘I Say A Little Prayer’

As a year was approaching since I started this passion project, I had been thinking of how proud of myself I was- to get out of my head, get out of my comfort zone, and just share my gifts! No more waiting for the perfect time, or perfect production, or even caring about how it will be received. I learned that only me, was holding me back… And in the same breath, only me could be the one to release me from the mental and emotional boxes I hid myself into, that really did no good… for anyone.

Before the pandemic, I was in a whirlwind of a relationship that ended abruptly and dramatically. I kind of lost myself in that relationship, and unfortunately, when it ended, not only was I absolutely devastated… But for the first couple months, I felt completely lost.

I was investing my all into building something with someone that had no intention on investing, nor pouring into me. It wasn’t until I started to heal, and face myself in the mirror- acknowledging my part, and the red flags that I chose to ignore, that allowed for space and opportunity to reclaim not only my time, but my voice.

I found myself again after healing, post heartbreak, stood unapologetically in my identity and voice again, and I truly haven’t looked back since! I love that for me!

‘A Lovely Day’ available on all streaming platforms

Now that the tea is officially spilt… I *officially* released ‘A Lovely Day’ via DistroKid, and you can purchase & download/stream on all your favorite platforms (Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, etc.) Downloading and Streaming it will be much appreciated, but as an independent artist, *purchasing* the song (for .99 cents) would realllly be supporting me as an artist, so thank you! It feels great to be Artist Verified, but you know I’ve been an artist ever since I came out of my mother’s womb! PERIOD!! 

Purchase & Stream ‘A Lovely Day!’ It feels great to be Artist Verified! POW!

Releasing a song in this capacity is just one way I’m showing up for myself. This is just the beginning. I have original material that will be rolling out, in this way, at the top of the year, and I’m excited to be on this journey with you by my side!

As always, I’m navigating what I feel is my purpose and Higher calling, just as we all are, and I’m so glad to have a growing community of support! If you’d like to join my monthly newsletter, which is where I share all my exclusives and inside scoops before they go live, you can join here.

Thanks for reading, listening, and supporting,

Kris

Whewwww chile!

We are finally wrapping up 2020, with 8 days left of the year!

I spoke in my last blog post about my feelings and responses to what this year has brought me, and I have surrendered to it all- the highs and the lows.

What I am grateful and excited for is the Age of Aquarius we’ve just entered into, just two days ago. The Great Conjunction, where Jupiter and Saturn come into alignment (every 20 years), happened on the day of the Winter Solstice, for the first time since the 1600's! This new era we’ve entered into is definitely shaking things up, both personally and collectively! To give a little background, Jupiter and Saturn are quite the opposite in terms of functionality. Saturn rules over rigidness, limitations & responsibilities. Whereas, Jupiter’s generosity partners up with wealth, wellness, & fun!! The opposites have come into alignment for collaboration, which will challenge the rigid institutions that have no longer been serving us for a long while, and the collective energy is pushing towards more equity and less discrimination, more community and less isolation, more love and less projection of hate. The Great Conjunction also happened at zero degrees, which nullifies all that was, to provide a blank slate for anything that we want to cultivate moving forward.

All of this gives me energy and hope, as I continue to manifest my heart’s desires, going into this new year (and beyond), and I’ve honestly been feeling personally ecstatic about my intentions and manifestations for 2021 and beyond. I definitely feel a shift! Some projects brewing, upcoming releases, and overall dope content I have planned for y’all in 2021!

Speaking of content, y’all really showed me love for Ep1 of Between the Notes and Me! ‘A Lovely Day’ surpassed 1.7k views on my IGTV, and I even got a cute 600+ views on my new music YouTube page. I’ll take it!!

And with that said, I dropped Ep2 yesterday, which can be viewed originally on IGTV, and uploaded on YT (watch below)!

I had a blast composing this arrangement, and I’m not gonna lie, it was challenging! But I’m learning and pushing through my limitations as a vocal producer, and am growing through each project I show up for, and for that, I cannot complain!

Thank you so much for the support and love y’all are showing me on Between the Notes and Me, this is the tipping off point for so much abundance of my artistic gifts, and expressing myself authentically (no more hiding)!

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I’m also now on TikTok, and yes I feel old, but I’m having fun!!

Snapper Dapper participating in the ‘festivities’

Lastly, I know the holidays can be a place of pain and sorrow for some, and that does not miss my consciousness. I hope that in sharing my musical gifts, I can bring some uplifting vibes and positivity into your sphere. I am leaning into the energy of a better future, with a new year, new administration, and the collective energy of equality so many of us are feeling and advocating for! I will see you on the other side in 2021!

Until then,

Kris

I honestly don’t even know how to start this post.

I can’t say “Happy New Year,” anymore, because it’s mid-March at this point, and I could say “Happy New Decade,” because, it’s the start of a new decade- but we’re also in very stressful times— so I dno if the word ‘happy’ quite portrays the overall feeling of the present.

I don’t know about y’all, but I spent a lot of those last weeks of 2019 reminiscing over the last 10 years, which were some pretty developmental times in my young adulthood. I graduated college in 2010, moved back home to my parents’ house because I couldn’t land a job (thanks to the 2008 recession), and was living a young 20-something, mediocre suburban life (that was very unsatisfactory).

But hey! Had none of that happened, ‘The Kris Bliss’ never would’ve come into fruition, and as I reflect back, it was all apart of Universe’s plan for my life!

I also think about music in 2010 and beyond- some very questionable songs- a lot of party anthems — A LOT lol.

I’m not gonna lie, and say I didn’t enjoy them (though they got old quickly). I was out at these basic sports bars/’wannabe’ clubs in suburban Pennsylvania with my friends, drinking Long Island Iced Teas and vodka cranberries (#basic), but then there were albums like Frank Ocean’s “Nostalgia Ultra’ that just hit DIFFERENT. “Watch the Throne,” another cultural work of art… Solange’s "Seat at the Table” and Kendrick’s “To Pimp a Butterfly…” There were so many intentional works (I can’t list all of them), that really influenced and inspired me during the 2010’s, and I am very grateful for them!

Photo by Kivvi Roberts

Skipping forward to the present, I’m literally just trying to hold on. The news has been absolutely overwhelming at times, from worldly traumatic events, with not having enough time to emotionally process before something else negatively impacts happens… To the fear and hysteria all around us, as we all try to figure out the best methods to take, regarding the current pandemic we’re in, re. Coronavirus (aka #theRona).

Photo by Kivvi Roberts

I recently spoke to my friend Alex Elle on her awesome podcast Hey Girl about my journey in music, how I’ve used it for healing, and spoke a bit about my wellness journey.

I believe it is because of that wellness journey (which I will go into detail in another blog post), which has helped tremendously with boosting my mental and cognitive function. It has also kept me focused on taking great care of myself in these uncontrollable times.

photo by Kivvi Roberts

So, although we’re living in a time of uncertainty and panic, I pray that you do your best not to fall into that spiral of reaction.

This pandemic is very trying for us economically, emotionally, and even physically, because we can’t move and shake as we’re used to. This is the time that I am checking in on my family & loved ones, FT-ing folks that I’ve been meaning to catch up with, allowing myself to find calm by sitting still, and continuing to do things that make me happy, like cooking for myself, getting fresh air and vitamin D, and working out my body- whether it be at home, or my gym (that’s still open)! I refuse to let this arrest me in my house, fueling anxiety and nervousness, and I urge you to do the same, whatever that looks like for you.

We WILL get through this, even though we can’t see where the end lies, but let’s tap into our humanity during this time, recognize that we all want to do our part to keep our families and communities safe, and work together to do our best by washing our hands often, and keeping our hands off our face. Check in on the elders, say your prayers, drink your water, and calm it on down.

Sending love and light (always),

Kris

Hey guys!

What's new?  Nothing too new with me.  I've been enjoying these trips to NYC, and am understanding the importance of networking with each established relationship..  Easter was fun, it was great to be with the fam as usual!  It was also my cousin's bday and he turned 20.  I'm still trying to wrap my head around that!!  Of course, the food hit the spot: grilled fish, stuffed oysters, pork, beef ribs, mac & cheese, collards, string beans, dinner rolls, etc etc.  It was so bomb!  I was too full to even eat dessert, but I made myself eat a few bites of the delicious homemade cheesecake my aunt made!  The weather was beautiful, it reached 86 degrees, but did end with a huge storm lol.

I've been freestyling with my hair lately, and I am really liking how it's been turning out!

I'm loving this floral sequined top from ASOS

My birthday is this weekend, May 1st, and I have no idea what I'm doing.  One of my bff's Sasha informed me that dinner was involved with "other people," I guess meaning a group, but I have no idea where.  So I guess I'm just doing as I'm told.  I'm pretty excited.  I love food, and all I really want to do for my bday is to get a mani/pedi and to wear something cute  for dinner of course! 

I was also officially featured (for the first time ever) by the lovely Folake of Style Pantry.  Her site and her style are both AMAZING and I am so honored to be featured on her site!  Please check it out here! :)

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-Kris