Inaya Day

Inaya Day is a pivotal figure in the evolution of vocal house, bridging the gap between traditional R&B/gospel and the global electronic dance scene. Born in New York and trained at the High School of Music and the Performing Arts, her background in musical theater - including a stint in 'The Wiz' - informed her dramatic, high-stakes vocal delivery.

Her career trajectory shifted significantly in 1996 through collaborations with German producers Mousse T and Boris Dlugosch, resulting in the global hit 'Keep Pushin'. This partnership defined a specific era of soulful house that dominated Billboard dance charts and European clubs. Beyond her solo work, Day is a prolific session musician and songwriter, with credits spanning Michael Jackson to Missy Elliott. Her cultural position is that of a 'singer's singer' within the electronic community, respected for her ability to deliver live performances that match the intensity of her studio recordings. Critically, she is viewed as a successor to the legacy of Martha Wash and Loleatta Holloway, maintaining the tradition of the powerhouse house diva into the digital era.