Hello!!

A still from Ep 1 of “Between the Notes and Me” Music Series”

Ok soooo, November went by so quickly, amirite? It was a whirlwind of emotions, anxiety, hope, fear, chaos, all of the things!

With the presidential election behind us, and already into the last month of 2020 (whoa), it seems like we’re almost at a ‘finish line’ of sorts.

I know that the start of 2021 doesn’t mean all the problems of 2020 will have gone away… Yet, there is some kind of hope, energy I feel that “it can’t get no lower than this,” which does give me a bit of hope that things will start to get better.

Navigating this year as a full-time performing artist/musician hasn’t been easy, especially since I’ve been out of work for the majority of the year, with no prospective incoming work to follow.

I will say I have honestly been so grateful for this forced stop. This pause. This opportunity to reset.

Yes, there were a lot of tragic losses this year, uncertainties, lack of support by our government, and full loss of hope by our current administration’s mishandling of the Coronavirus itself, but I cannot not mention all of the amazing happenings this year has brought and taught me.

I was able to face myself, without all of the distractions of everyday life and responsibilities no longer at play, and acknowledge and confront unresolved feelings, emotions, triggering experiences, toxic people, self-sabotage, and a plethora of false realities that needed to be unpacked, in order to fully heal and move forward.

The shadow work was not pretty, cute, or easy, but I’m so grateful for the time to do the personal, inner work, in my isolation and solitude.

After an almost 7-year journey in NYC, the place where I started my career, I had to flee because of the pandemic, and came down to North Carolina to quarantine with my parents and Snap (my beloved cat). This can be seen as ‘unfortunate', but it was honestly the best decision I could make because none of the above would have happened on the level it has, if I didn’t have the opportunity to exit and ground myself in nature, in this way.

I brought my studio down here and set it up with the intention to create musical works during my sojourn, which I’ve fortunately been able to do, contractually for various artists/companies/projects, and for myself. I have been expanding myself, vocally, creatively, and production wise, and am really glad I’ve had time to hone my craft on a next level, and really solidify what type of Artist I want to be.

All of this has lead me to the premiere of my newest project, my IGTV series entitled, “The Kris Bliss Presents: Between the Notes and Me.”

“Kris Brooks covers her favorite songs with her personal style of vocal arranging and producing, a passion of hers that she wants to share to express her creativity, and spread her gifts joyfully through an arduous time of world crisis. Kris considers herself “The Music Lifestylist” ™️ ‘because everyday should feel as good as your favorite song!’ and uses The Kris Bliss ™️ platform to share her bliss, experiences, and education to uplift underserved BIPOC communities and other communities of color. Kris aims to inspire healing, engagement, wellness, and empowerment through music.”

I know we all arrive at certain points in our life when we are meant to, and I am glad to be in a place where I’m no longer downplaying myself, shrinking to fit, nor dimming my light. This is a new chapter of abundance, living fully and honestly in my truth, and I am so glad we can be on this journey together. I appreciate your engagement, support, and your overwhelmingly positive feedback that I’ve already gotten on this series premiere! My heart is full!

This is just the beginning y’all!

Until next time,

-Kris