If you’re wondering who Sidney Renae is, you should know that she’s more than just a pretty face. Her full name is Donielle “Sidney Renae” Bryant, and she's an: Iraq Veteran, UCLA graduate, and more recently an LA Film School graduate who proudly holds a degree in Music Production. Whether she's on the front line serving her country, in the classroom being studious, or in the studio laying down a track; it is undeniable that she is a leader who's in charge of her destiny, and what better way to show off her talents than letting her voice be heard? Born in Oakland, CA, Sidney Renae's performing arts career began when she won a state award for writing a poetry book at the age of 8. She then ventured into taking on jazz dance classes, and by the time she was in high school she was a full-fledged member of her dance team.  It was then when she first professed her dreams of wanting to move to Los Angeles and become a video vixen (which she jokes about to this day).

Performing and writing poetry has always been second nature for Sidney Renae, which is why I was the least bit surprised when I learned that she recalls being on her high school’s dance team as the first time she realized she was creatively talented. It’s clear that Sidney Renae’s passion for dance is what ultimately led her in the direction of pursing a career in the music industry, and surely enough destiny was right around the corner.

Looking back, at the age of 17 she joined the army, and by the time she was 19 and finished with high school she ended up in Iraq, and it was there that she first recorded with her army battle buddies. This was the beginning of her realization that she was in love with creating music. While in Iraq she was accepted into UCLA, and after her first year of college she somehow ended up in Hollywood, CA where she had a chance to get closer to her dreams and learned what the industry is about. One fun fact about Sidney Renae is that she has only performed one time in the Los Angeles area in North Hollywood; which is ironic because North Hollywood is her current home (see how things come full circle).

Now, after taking the time to rebrand herself and develop her craft, Sidney Renae is back and more confident in her musical aptitude and talents than ever. With the extraordinary ability to record, produce, write, and arrange her own music nothing should get in the way of her dreams now that she has leveled up. She has a story to tell through her music, and her edgy side definitely will keep her listeners ears open. So what’s in store you ask? Well, Sidney Renae plans on doing her first music video this year to her “Bad & Boujee” remix, along with some performances, and building her social media presence.