Do It All Again
Vocals written, arranged, and performed by Aaniyah Anderson · Composed and arranged by Kamran · Recorded, edited, and mixed by Byron Jupiter · Sweet Vanilla Records
Electronic Press Kit · Vocalist · Performer · Founder
Aaniyah Anderson
A voice that commands the room. A presence that defines it.
- Base
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Origin
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Training
- Interlochen Arts Academy
- Degree
- B.A. Music Industry Studies, Loyola University New Orleans (2025)
- Genres
- Soul · Jazz · R&B · Neo-Soul
- Upcoming
- The Becoming — debut EP
Biography
Born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, Aaniyah Anderson is a New Orleans–based vocalist whose commanding stage presence and disciplined vocal command have positioned her as a serious force within the city's live music scene. Classically trained at Interlochen Arts Academy and a 2025 graduate of Loyola University New Orleans' Music Industry Studies program, she blends technical precision with emotional depth across every performance.
Her live credits span some of the region's most respected stages — Snug Harbor, Preservation Hall, Tipitina's, French Quarter Fest, Funk Fest, the Dew Drop Inn, the Caesars Superdome, and Lucas Oil Stadium. She has been featured at the Recording Academy Memphis Chapter Party and has performed alongside The Revivalists, Shannon Powell, Craig Klein, and Kyle Roussel.
Her work extends into high-level studio collaborations, including a feature on Crossroads by 3× Grammy-winning producer Deezle Harrison, who also produced her debut single, Need You. Mentored by Grammy Award–winning vocalist Denisia Keys, she continues to refine a sound rooted in soul, jazz, R&B, and contemporary storytelling.
As she prepares to release her upcoming EP, The Becoming, Aaniyah steps into a defining chapter of growth and expansion — building a career grounded in longevity, excellence, and ownership.
Positioning
The voice
Interlochen-trained, Loyola-educated, New Orleans–forged. Soul, jazz, R&B, and neo-soul — fluent across rooms.
The resume
Features with Deezle Harrison, Lareezy, Box Bangers Studios, Craig Klein, and Shannon Powell — and counting.
The infrastructure
AMAnagement, Big Red NOLA Publishing, and the Voices of Tomorrow imprint — operating in concert, not catch-up.
Aaniyah is both the artistry and the infrastructure — the voice people remember and the calm that keeps the room coherent. The visual language is warm, bronze, organic, and intimate: never cold luxury, always grounded luxury. Suited for performances, curated events, stage management, artist-facing leadership, and trust-heavy rooms.
Selected credits
- Studio features
- Crossroads — with 3× Grammy-winning producer Deezle Harrison
- Debut single
- Need You — produced by Deezle Harrison (2024)
- Mentorship
- Denisia “Blu June” Keys, Grammy Award–winning vocalist
- Shared stages
- The Revivalists · Shannon Powell · Craig Klein · Kyle Roussel
- Academy
- Recording Academy — Memphis Chapter Award Party feature
- Session work
- Do It All Again — recorded and mixed by Byron Jupiter at The Box Studios of New Orleans (Suite Vanilla), Sweet Vanilla Records
- Video
- Aaniyah in Session — produced by Big Red Nola & Jazz Foundation of America
Stages
- Preservation Hall
- Snug Harbor
- Tipitina's
- Caesars Superdome
- Lucas Oil Stadium
- French Quarter Fest
- Funk Fest
- Dew Drop Inn
- Civic Theatre
- Blue Bayou (residency)
- Chickie Wah Wah
- Gasa Gasa
Music
Video
Full Session
Produced by Big Red Nola & Jazz Foundation of America
Production Feature
Produced by Big Red Nola & Jazz Foundation of America
Live Capture
Singular Display
Three unbroken minutes from the floor — one vocal, one room, no overdubs. Shot vertical and left ungraded so the performance carries the frame rather than the edit.
AANIYAH @ SOFAR SOUNDS JUNETEENTH 2026
Milestones
2016–2021
Interlochen Arts Academy
Classical vocal training and performance studies.
2021
New Orleans
Enrolled at Loyola University — Music Industry Studies.
2022
Preservation Hall
Concert assistant and occasional performer alongside Grammy-nominated players.
2023
Industry apprenticeship
VIP Host at Live Nation; summer intern at ETP Agency (booking, routing, CRM).
2024
Crossroads + Need You
Studio collaboration and debut single with Deezle Harrison.
2025
Loyola graduation
B.A. Music Industry Studies, popular performance emphasis.
2025
Front of House Manager
Civic Theatre — guest-facing operations for concerts and live events.
2026
Blue Bayou residency
Weekly performance residency, January through May.
2026
The Becoming
Debut EP in progress.
From the Session
Suite Vanilla · The Box Studios of New Orleans
Booking & press
Performance inquiries, press requests, interviews, and asset access route through management. High-resolution photography, stage plots, and advance materials are available on request.
sales@leasethebox.comCite this page
- APAJupiter, Byron L., Jr. (2026). Aaniyah In Session — Electronic Press Kit. The Byron Jupiter Archive. Retrieved August 23, 2026, from https://byronjupiter.com/aaniyah-epk
- MLAJupiter, Byron L., Jr. "Aaniyah In Session — Electronic Press Kit." The Byron Jupiter Archive, August 23, 2026, https://byronjupiter.com/aaniyah-epk. Accessed August 23, 2026.
- BibTeX@misc{jupiter_2026_aaniyah_epk, author = {Jupiter, Byron L., Jr.}, title = {Aaniyah In Session — Electronic Press Kit}, year = {2026}, howpublished = {\url{https://byronjupiter.com/aaniyah-epk}}, note = {The Byron Jupiter Archive, revised August 23, 2026, accessed August 23, 2026} }
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