More Than A Name

More than just a name, Ree'AL is on the scene in a major way. With her new single Encore burning up air waves all over, it's no wonder why this Birmingham, Alabama native's name is buzzing all over the city. What started as a shy young girl singing in her church choir quickly turned into her debut appearance. Still shy, she recalls the performance that changed her life. "There was one performance in which I won first place. That led me to believe that I could accomplish anything, by not being afraid to strike out." She strived each day to become the best she could, pushing all the haters to the side. An easy task it was not. Still, Ree'AL stayed away from trouble. She struggled as a youth, but says, "In order to be successful in anything, you have to have a past or a story to tell."

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