Assata Renay

Assata Renay is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and mother of 8 year old daughter Ashtyn Michelle. Assata’s sound can be described as soulful, inspirational and transformative. Assata grew up in a musical home with a grandfather who was a blues guitarist and parents who are very successful in the radio industry. Every Sunday morning her grandmother would play Sunday Morning Slow Jams, which was a radio show hosted by Assata's mother "Uptown Angela." Assata's musical interest was highly influenced by the old school rhythm & blues that her family introduced her to at a young age.  In 2019, Assata Renay made her National television debut on ABC’s hit singing competition show “American Idol.” Assata sang her way through 5 rounds including the infamous Hollywood Week filmed in California. She finished strong in Hawaii taking home with her the experience of a lifetime along with a title of “American Idol Top 40 Finalist”. As of today, Assata is back in Nola working on her second original independent album and plans to use her songs as a way to bring healing and love to those who listen. The Assata Renay experience is truly one of a kind filled with truth and the pursuit of love and happiness and growth.