Hailes, a budding independent singer/songwriter is pushing the boundaries with her distinct, fresh approach to R&B and Soul space. She fuses her love of neo soul, alternative and acoustic sounds to create effortless and unique genre bending sonic experience. Her influences include artists such as Lauryn Hill, India.Arie, Erykah Badu, D’Angelo and contemporary artists such as Frank Ocean and Lianne La Havas. The authenticity of her artistry is apparent in genuine, thoughtful lyrics that create a tender yet groovy ambiance for her listeners. Currently on Broadway in the Tony Award winning Musical HADESTOWN, Hailes still finds time to create and self release her music while performing 8 shows a week.