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Rhythm of Love
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Let Truth Flow Like Water
A song about the world finally beginning to wake up to see the truth behind much of the illusions, lies, and his-story that has kept us from knowing who we all really are... sparks of loving divinity in an abundant world capable of creating from infinite possibilities.
Available December 24 On All Major streaming services
TRYING TO BE SEEN
This song explores the conflict of wanting to explore and express my truth and purpose and to be seen as I am while simultaneously desiring to stay safely hidden in obscurity because of the highs to lows dynamic of life and society. The dream is a undeniable call that must be answered while still not fully understood.
Available NOVEMBER 6 On All Major streaming services
HALF MOON
This lively song speaks of the illusion we all live under. Just as the illusive light of the moon can cast shadows and hide what lurks beneath it, so too is our world. It speaks of an awakening to realize that things are not always what they seem and that the false light we see hides the shame of the past. My hope for this song is to bring a lively awareness and simultaneous hope that despite how dire it looks, there is alway a light in the sky to guide us.
About
My Music Autobiography - From BitterSweet to Joi
I have been creating music ever since I was a young teen. I believe my songwriting flows from a higher dimensional source because of the way I see the world through melody and lyrics. I alway have a song for any situation, no matter how mundane or extraordinary. In 2019, I, Kerry Ilana Gibson first started releasing music under the name BitterSweet because of the range of musical styles and emotions my songs held, In 2023 I transitioned my music titles and performance identity to Ilana Joi as a way to align my desire to move my music into a higher form of offerings based on illuminating others with joy and love – fully embodying the meaning of my name - Ilana Joi.
A BitterSweet Start
"Starting out, my focus was on songwriting only. Most of the music that I wrote covered a huge range of emotion and styles. They were truly bitter-sweet. Many of these songs were never released because they were intended to be performed by other artists. After seeing so many changes in life and realizing that I actually had strong desire to release music on my own, I finally started to release songs under my long held personal pseudonym of BitterSweet. However, my personal and spiritual growth continued and I found myself holding back from fully embracing that name with the heaviness it held. I knew, as I am also an energy healer, that my words and labels carry power and that a change was needed."
Looking to the Future with Joi
"The decision to transition to the name Ilana Joi was actually a decades long process. I often joked with people that I was going to change my name to Joi but never did. After the pandemic of 2019 it became clear to me that I could no longer live and create from that old energy that I had. I wanted to look forward with the fresh optimism and joy that I felt creating music. To fully embrace my given middle name of Ilana as well as stay true to the roots that got me this far, Ilana Joi officially birthed in 2023. You may notice spiritual awakening undertones in much of my music. I offer each song with infusions of love, joy and strength to work through whatever situation you face."
Picturing My Journey to Ilana Joi
