Today we’d like to introduce you to MovaKween.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
Peace and Love! I’m MovaKween — a divine songstress, writer, and multidimensional creatress.
Born and raised between Baltimore City and the surrounding county, I come from a powerful lineage of music. My grandmother, M. Elaine, is a saxophonist and producer who still performs to this day. My grandfather was also a saxophonist and music teacher, and my aunts were gospel singers and choir directors. Music is deeply embedded in my DNA.
I began performing on live stages at age 12, but even before that, I was writing songs and singing in a girl group I co-founded at 8 years old called Unique Million. By 14, I was recording in professional studios, and in 2012 I released my first mixtape, The Awakening, which reflected my early spiritual evolution.
The natural lotus home birth of my daughter in 2014 was a major turning point in my life. It brought on a deep transformation that rebirthed me into motherhood, artistry, and Goddesshood. That sacred moment is when I fully stepped into my name and purpose as MovaKween.
Since then, I’ve released several projects including Florescence (2017), FreKweency (2018), SolTrill (2019), and my debut album AnuKween (2021), which features collaborations with JPEGMAFIA, Kyle Yearwood, Brandon Woody, and more. AnuKween became a life-shifting portal, activating divine feminine energy and a higher frequency while deeply resonating with listeners on a spiritual level.
I’ve had the honor of performing at major events across the East Coast, most recently Artscape Baltimore. I’ve also expanded my artistry into burlesque, embracing freedom, sensuality, and the sacred embodiment of the divine feminine.
I was featured in Afrofuturism: The Origin Story on the Smithsonian Channel, which is now streaming on Hulu, Amazon Prime, and YouTube TV. That moment was surreal and affirming, reminding me that I am walking a path rooted in vision, legacy, and spirit.
In addition to music, I’m the founder of Mova.Mylk, a plant-based elixir and juice brand offering non-alcoholic potions that support wellness, creativity, and elevation. These blends are crafted with intention and often served at my self-produced events, where healing, music, and community come together. For me, these drinks are another form of sacred art, inspired by my connection to earth’s natural magic and medicine.
Right now, I’m working on new music that reflects where I am in this season of life. It’s a fusion of healing, sensuality, ancestral wisdom, and spiritual sovereignty. I’m in a space of expansion, and I’m grateful to share my evolution through music and new creations.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Whew, it’s definitely been far from a smooth road. One of my biggest challenges has been juggling motherhood while pursuing my career as an artist and creative entrepreneur. There’s so much sacrifice involved, especially when you’re trying to be fully present for your child while still showing up for your purpose. I’ve made it a point not to miss important moments in my daughter’s life, even while working a corporate 9-5, curating events, and performing on stage. Sometimes it feels like I’m living in two different realities. I’ll be at work, and someone will come up to me asking, “Aren’t you a singer?”
The instability of the creative path makes it even harder when you’re trying to build a life of security and comfort for your family. I’ve never subscribed to the starving artist narrative. I need stability. I need beauty. But that need has also pushed me to go even harder in my art, because I know that’s the key to eventually living life on my own terms.
Another major obstacle has been grief. Two years ago, I lost both my father and my grandmother. They were two pillars in my life. When someone that close transitions, it’s like a version of you goes with them. You’re left to rebuild yourself in the absence of who you were when they were here. That’s where I am right now — recreating, redefining, and turning my pain into purpose. That process of transmutation has been one of the most difficult but powerful and transformative parts of my journey.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I’m a divine artist in every sense of the word. I sing, write, perform, channel, curate, and move through life as a creative vessel. I like to express my soul in everything I do. As MovaKween, I specialize in music that heals, uplifts, and moves people on a deeper level. I’m known for my ethereal sound, divine feminine energy, sensuality, soul, presence, and the immersive experiences I create through both sound and space.
Whether I’m on stage, in the studio, or serving elixirs at one of my self-produced events, everything I offer is rooted in intention and the expression of my soul. What I’m most proud of is staying true to myself and never letting the pressure to conform shift my voice or my message. I’ve performed at major events, been featured in an Afrofuturism documentary, and released my debut album AnuKween, which continues to inspire people to this day. I’m constantly reminded of my impact by my friends, family, and supporters, and I hold deep gratitude for that love.
What sets me apart is my uniqueness. I don’t just make music, I create portals for self-remembrance. My art and creations are a form of medicine. I’m always evolving, always reinventing myself. So honestly, I’m just getting started. And I’m excited to see what I channel next.
Is there a quality that you most attribute to your success?
One of the most important characteristics to my success is creative resilience. It’s a mix of unwavering faith, inner vision, and the ability to keep going no matter the circumstances. I’ve faced plenty of roadblocks, but I’ve never stopped creating. Even in my hardest moments, creativity has been my lifeline. It’s something that lives so deeply within me that when I’m not expressing myself, I feel physically and spiritually off balance. I literally feel sick if I don’t create. Whether it’s writing music, making a new body care product, or coming up with a juice recipe, creating is how I stay connected to myself.
My faith keeps me grounded when life feels unstable, and my creative intuition leads me toward ideas and opportunities that align with my purpose. The Most High always reminds me that everything is happening for my highest good, even when it doesn’t look like it in the moment. I stay in gratitude for that knowing.
Creative downloads come to me all the time, sometimes faster than I can act on them. But I try to bring as many ideas to life as I can. I’m always learning, improving, and evolving. What keeps me going is that connection to spirit, to purpose, and to creativity itself. That’s what continues to move me forward.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/movakween
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movakween
Image Credits
Photography & Visual Art By Kyle Yearwood
