Interview with Detroit Music Artist, Lady Bain: Sometimes It Takes A Tragic Event To Get Your Attention

  There is something about music that moves us. For some it is just the beats that come together in harmony and for others, it is all about the lyrics. People hear a song and it makes them think of romance, a bad breakup that they want to forget or a song about empowerment. Music is the heart and soul for a lot of us. It is the universal language for us all. Lady Bain has been through trials and tribulations in life that she is alive to speak on, and she does it through her music. 

“Sometimes it takes a tragic event to get your attention. And to re-route you to where you will be the most effective in your life.”

Lady Bain is an R&B sensation coming out of Detroit. In an era when so many artists try to stake a claim to be ‘real’, Lady Bain has walked a path that makes her more ‘real’ than most. Just four years ago Cassandra Bain was a hard working Detroit police officer who found herself in a near fatal car accident. It ended her career and tragedy struck again when she lost the love of her life to dementia. Real life can be painful, but can also guide us to new places. A chance visit from a high school friend reminded Cassandra of a special talent, tucked away. During her rehabilitation she began to sing again, and Bain is no ordinary singer. Drawing passion and soul from her Baptist Church singing roots, Lady Bain’s voice is also cut through with the pain and rawness of a real life, lived. Influenced by Nat King Cole, Sam Cooke, Nancy Wilson, to name just a few, Lady Bain’s vocal is both classic and fresh. Her unique phrasing marks her out as an R&B talent with something worth paying special attention to. 

Lady Bain’s island heritage adds edge and spice to a sophisticated performance; the truth of her life experience forges an original sound that echoes the legendary singers that shaped her style. Bain even started out in the 80s singing alongside the legendary Martha Reeves. There is integrity here; style and real substance. Available across all social media platforms and about to make a splash on the scene, such is her gift, Lady Bain simply demands to be heard. https://www.ladybainmusic.com/ https://youtu.be/k0w1RsnHyqE

I recently spoke with Lady Bain and learned we share similar stories. We laughed and told some memorable stories. From my conversation with Lady Bain, I can tell she is on a mission to inspire others with her story and help others like myself heal from telling theirs. We all have lived so there is a story to tell; either trials or blessings, there is a lesson in each one.

Make sure you listen to the full interview with myself and Lady Bain on NikiMarie Radio™.

Question: Going through this pandemic, how has it been for you? Musically or just personal.

Lady Bain: This may sound kind of strange. I consider myself to be on the front-line. Even though I was not out there physically, I have been in contact with a lot of friends who are essential workers. Behind the scenes, I kind of integrated their stories into some music. It was a time of reflection for me. Cleansing and building. So I learned a lot from it.  

Question: Do you have any regrets?

To find out the answer to this question and more, you have to listen to the full interview. Click the link below.

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