Grammy Nominated Wayna Readies New EP 'Soul And The City'

New York (Top40 Charts/ Bloom Effect/ Wayna Official Website) - Ethiopian born R&B songstress Wayna https://www.myspace.com/waynamusic has teamed up with DC's rising star Wale to remix 'Billyclub' a song about police brutality.

Wayna also resides in the D.C area. She's a 2009 Grammy nominated artist and now in the running for 2010 in two categories.

'Billyclub' - 'Best Rap Sung Collaboration' ft Wale. Field: Rap, Category 33. Entry No 115.

Also she's nominated in R&B vocal performance.

Also hear Wayna's own account /reflections of her 2009 Houston Airport Arrest. This was what inspired the Billyclub Remix. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWKeWVCiru8

Here's what people are saying:

'She's Incredible' � Stevie Wonder

' A standout on the Indie front' � Billboard Magazine

'Wayna is one to watch' � Essence

'She invokes Jill's coyness, Lauryn's consciousness, and Erykah's poetic silliness all in one hum' � Okayplayer

Wayna's 'Soul and The City' EP ft Wale, Wajeed and others will be available for a digital release end of October through Quiet Power Productions.

She's also performing on a Billie Holliday Tribute at Blues Alley � Wednesday, October 21st- 8PM and 10PM in D.C.

Upcoming tour in November.