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Born | Juliet Sofia Marshall November 20, 1992 Trinidad, West Indies |
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Website | www |
Juliet Sofia Marshall (born November 20, 1992), known professionally as Sofi Saint, is an international singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, and model who is widely regarded as the Queen of Tropical R&B/Pop music by many of her contemporaries.[1]
Saint's sound is an eclectic mix of tropical, pop, and R&B vibes. Her music tells the story of a unique path, from tragedies and heartbreak to glory and triumph, taking listeners on an inspiring journey. She has been featured in many major magazines and music blogs, including XXL Freshman Issue 2019, The Source Magazine, Yahoo News, AP News, ThisIs50.com, Grammy Global News, TheSource.com, Vogue Fashion Magazine, and many more.[2]
Saint rose to popularity with the release of her debut album, released in 2018, which amassed huge listenership on various music streaming platforms. She has given live performances on various stages across the United States and other countries. Her music is available on all the major music streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and Tidal.[3]
Saint was born on November 20, 1992, in Cocorite, Trinidad and Tobago, to Anthony and Monica Marshall. Her father is a Seventh-day Adventist pastor, and her mother is a 1st Elder.[4]
Saint's musical journey began at the age of two, when she started singing in church.[5] She was frequently called upon to perform for dignitaries such as the Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister and even landed a lead role in her school's production of "Fiddler on the Roof." After completing beauty school in the United States, her unique style and sound, heavily influenced by her upbringing on a relatively isolated island in the West Indies, began to take shape in her music. From a young age, Saint harbored dreams of becoming a global superstar, inspired by the likes of music icons such as Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, and Prince.[6]
Saint is a talented pop music artist who made her debut in 2016 with the release of two popular singles, "The Beauty of Life" and "Die 4 U," which attained huge appreciation from pop music lovers around the globe.[7][8] In 2018, she rose to popularity with the release of her debut album "Nightmare," composing some hit singles that received wide acclaim from worldwide listeners. The song "Why" from Nightmare went Gold, and the album also made her receive a Spotify plaque in 2021.[9]
In 2020, Saint’s single "K.I.D." was featured on premier radio stations such as iHeartRadio's Power 105.1 FM in NYC and 103.5 FM The Beat in Miami. In June 2021, she was featured on the Global TV series "Love 2 the World," which premiered on Vimeo, Roku TV, and Netflix. In the same year, she was interviewed by the late legendary DJ Kay Slay on Shade 45 Sirius/XM Radio.[10]
Saint’s latest single, "Redemption," has made a significant impact on FM radio stations nationwide. She has given live performances on various stages across the United States and other countries, including Jamaica, the UK, Nigeria, and Trinidad.[11]
Saint is a G&L Records artist and is managed by DJ Biz, who is helping her become a certified "diamond" in the music industry. Her music has global appeal and transcends regional boundaries, capturing listeners with her intense energy and undeniable flair.[12] In 2023, she performed at the Celebrity Boxing Match in Atlantic City and has graced many other major stages across the country.[13]
Sofi Saint's hit song "Putting in Work" reached #28 on the Billboard Top 200 in October 2023.[14] Following this success, her track "K.I.D (Knock It Down)" hit #1 on iTunes in January 2024. Additionally, on January 26, 2024, Sofi Saint's hit single "My Name" charted on iTunes in the USA, Canada, and the UK.[15]
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