Biography
Ladi Raiyn was born Candace L. Terry. She took on the name “Raiyn” in 2011 when she was discovered by GhettoRella Records in Dalton, Georgia. Growing up between Gary, Indiana and Atlanta, Georgia, as the middle of six children, Raiyn was born on April 5, 1978. She lived in a where music was a big part of life. Her mother was a minister that played the organ, keyboard and piano; her mother also has a beautiful voice. Her father also has a gift of singing. Growing up between homes, Ladi Raiyn enjoyed, learned and mimicked great singers like Yolanda , Gospel legends James Cleveland and the Edwin Hawkins Singers to R&B great Stevie Wonder, the Gap Band and much more. Those different styles of music, as well as a strong presence in the church, helped to shape Ladi Raiyn as a singer as well as a person.
It was Ladi Raiyn’s love for singing Karaoke that got her discovered by in North Carolina by Kendrix Mace. Singing her favorite songs, not knowing that there was someone in the audience that would change her life, Ladi Raiyn made it a point to sing and perform for the people that showed up week to week. With consist movement, she was introducted to RedRun, CEO of CS 4 Life and eventually met Sho_Tyme, CEO of Black Money Empire, whom she works closely with.
Ladi Raiyn has recorded three EPs, performed in many of the local showcases, performed at the Tri-City Showcase in Philadelphia, PA, and been book for a twelve-city tour with many other artists.Now, she moves to the beat of her own drum making paths through the independent music scene one stage at a time Releasing her first mixtape, Ma'Knowledge and releasing it to every digital platform, she is gracing the ears of the world with her soulful voice and passionate message in her single,Outta Da Ghetto. A force to be reckoned, with Ladi Raiyn is consistent in her movement to show the world that music comes with a message, and she is capable of a full delivery!
Ladi Raiyn has touched audiences everywhere she goes, and they, in turn, have made their impact upon her. ”I believe that fans enhance your career. They draw out of me what they need and that’s how I’m able to write the songs. It inspires me to feel their love and appreciation".