Shayna Leigh originally found music through the dramatic arts, where she first discovered singing and found it to be the most instinctual form of expression she'd ever experienced. Influenced not only by contemporary hitmakers but also ageless greats like The Beatles, Carole King and Laura Nyro, she spent years writing, recording and performing, searching for the sound that best defined her own artistry. On July 28, 2015, Shayna released her debut album Drive on S-Curve Records/UMG. The album includes ten tracks produced and co-written by multi-Platinum and multi-Grammy Award-winning record producer Michael Mangini (Joss Stone, Diane Birch) and Emmy Award-winning, multi-Platinum songwriter and producer Peter Zizzo (Avril Lavigne, Vanessa Carlton). Drive is distinguished by its blend of organic roots and pop touches, mixing acoustic and electronic elements to convey timeless emotions in "classic contemporary" musical landscapes. This alchemy showcases an interesting dichotomy at work in some of the material – sad songs in upbeat settings and vice-versa. Yet while the instrumentation is certainly a driving force behind her songs, it's her vocal style that truly defines them. Website BroadwayWorld gushed, "Occasionally, it seems popular music gets injected with a voice that's got more experience, and you hear it right away. Shayna Leigh is one of those."
