BASED MIAMI serves the purpose to change the connotation of Miami’s growing music + art scene. j0rde and cate, with their finger on the pulse of all things music culture, provide a new narrative for up and coming producers, rappers/MCs, bands, songwriters, and instrumentalists from South Florida.

Every episode highlights a new niche collective, label, party, or individual who has changed Miami’s scene for the better. Based is able to compare and contrast Miami’s music community to others and gives artists a platform to contextualize new records & opportunities. We love our listeners and can’t believe how far we’ve come since college radio! Hit us up: basedgirlz@gmail.com

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Calica and Hyra are two girls on a mission. Calica has created a standout social media presence for herself while Hyra tackles playlisting placements and finding her sound. They’re two unique artists that share a very special quality: they’re born & raised in Miami. After all the craziness of 2020, Calica and Hyra have now found themselves living in Los Angeles. This episode navigates changing music scenes and carrying on the Miami legacy as well as new tactics to thrive as an emerging artist in these new digital communities. Not to mention they both have addicting sounds that have been picked up by many globally! Listen to hear more about Calica and Hyra’s journey while being put on to your favorite Miami vocalists.

Calica:
Singer-songwriter, CALICA, is a breath of fresh air in today’s pop scene. Whether she’s giving listeners a sassy depiction of a breakup, or eloquently expressing complex emotions, CALICA connects with her audience like no other. Her smooth and angelic vocals draw you in while the groovy and deep sounds keeps you wanting more. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, CALICA began her musical career taking piano and singing lessons at the early age of six. After attending a performing arts high school and the University of Miami Frost School of Music, CALICA greatly expanded her musical prowess and began to find her sound. With these experiences she took her talents to a new frontier. CALICA’s debut album, “Yes, It’s About You,” gives listeners a refreshing take on love, loss, and self-empowerment. Written about all of the people and past experiences that have shaped her identity, the album is an expressive blend of modern sounds and nostalgic influences. The album was released on September 20th.

Hyra:
Born in Nicaragua, HYRA later earned her chops in the musical hub of Miami where she quickly learned the complexities of performing in a tight-knit art scene. Being praised for her ability to find balance in pop music and cerebral sounds, the singer/songwriter is constantly searching for the perfect story to tell through her music. Focused on weaving narratives of humor and irony, HYRA pulls from her own dealings of love, nostalgia and dance to best express the world she sees.

Now based in Los Angeles, HYRA showcases that although her voice remains the same, there’s always room for growth and evolution.