BEHIND THE MUSIC

The Voice of Cinnamon Rayne

Cinnamon Rayne is strongly influenced by her community, culture and the sounds of her surroundings. Even as a child, she was drawn to music and poetry. After being introduced to artists ranging from Michael Jackson, Ella Fitzgerald, Tupac Shakur and Emeli Sandé; Cinnamon's passion for music grew at an early age. She recognized the power it has and its ability to spark people.  

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Cinnamon began singing in the church at United Missionary Baptist Church in Rochester, NY. In the church, she participated in various music events and programs, however her love for music grew at school. Cinnamon participated in numerous choirs, ensembles and sound design groups from grade school to college. Likewise, she studied music at private institutions such as The Hochstein School and Hampton University. Cinnamon holds an Associate's in Music Recording from Finger Lakes Community College, Bachelor's in Audio Production at Hampton University and a Master's in Interdisciplinary Music Studies from Berklee College of Music.

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Cinnamon explores different aspect of music which she showcases in her music.

Her signature style is interchangeable and dependent on her creative preference. She enjoys fusing different genres because it allows creative freedom; she believes music should not be restricted and bound to a genre.

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“Music expresses feelings that are hard to say. Its uncensored, rhythmic, intimate and a range of colors. It describes a journey in life emphasizing the highs, lows and all in between.”-Cinnamon Rayne.

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