1. In 2010, Conya Doss released her fifth album Blu Transition and followed up with A Pocketful of Purpose in 2012.
22 Facts About Conya Doss
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Conya Doss was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Ronald Pruitt and Carolyn Pruitt.
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Conya Doss developed an interest in music at an early age.
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Conya Doss grew up listening to the likes of Bonnie Raitt, The Doobie Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Angela Winbush, Nina Simone, and Jane Child.
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Conya Doss later received her teaching credential and has become a teacher of children with special needs at Cleveland School of the Arts, as an alumni, in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.
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Conya Doss began using music in her classroom as a way to connect with her students and her debut album A Poem About Ms.
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Conya Doss was inspired by a heartfelt letter from one of her students.
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In 2001, Conya Doss started her own recording label Conya Doss Songs and began recording her first album.
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In 2002, Conya Doss released her first singles "Good Good" and "Coffee" which were followed by the release of her album, entitled A Poem About Ms.
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In February 2003, Conya Doss performed at Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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In 2003, Conya Doss returned to the studio to begin recording for her second album.
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In 2005, Conya Doss began recording sessions for her third album.
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Shortly after the album's release, Conya Doss began touring and performing at worldwide venues.
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In May 2008, Conya Doss released her lead single "What I'd Do".
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In 2009, Conya Doss began promoting her third single "Can't Stop".
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Conya Doss later performed the song in dedication of her late friend at local venues.
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In June 2009, Conya Doss toured with Yahzarah, Sy Smith, Maya Azucena on the Soulsista Tour.
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In September 2010, Conya Doss released her fifth album "Blu Transition".
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In January 2012, Conya Doss released the first single "Don't Change" from her sixth album.
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On March 20,2012, Conya Doss released the music video of "Don't Change" to YouTube.
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Conya Doss cites Stevie Wonder, Donnie Hathaway, Chaka Khan, Prince, Steely Dan, Natalie Cole, Sade, Jodeci, Rude Boys, Lauryn Hill, and D'Angelo as her musical inspirations.
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In 2010, Conya Doss gave birth to her son named Landon Blu.