Maya Marie is a 23 year old R&B singer and songwriter from Chicago, IL, whose smooth vocals and soulful storytelling capture the heart of modern R&B. Music has been a part of her life since childhood, from learning to play the flute as a little girl to falling in love with singing, writing, and creating songs that speak to real life emotion. In 2021, Maya took a leap of faith and moved to Los Angeles to chase her dreams, earning her bachelor’s degree in Music Business from Los Angeles College of Music in Pasadena. There, she honed her craft and developed a sound inspired by Jhené Aiko, Summer Walker, SZA, and Kehlani, blending vulnerability, confidence, and organic storytelling. Through her alter ego PhatBarbie, Maya expresses her bold, unapologetic side, creating a dynamic balance between softness and strength. Every lyric she writes is a reflection of who she is: honest, passionate, and unafraid to feel deeply.