Born and raised in London, ‘Groove-Soul’ artist and self-taught ukulele musician, Toria Akin grew up listening to everything from Motown to Disco, R&B to Classic Rock’n’Roll. Her sound combines her influences such as Lauryn Hill, India Arie and Erykah Badu, along with her own eclectic musical taste, modern ‘Pop’ edge and distinctive vocals. Through her writing, Toria takes her listeners on a journey, exploring themes such as self-love, defeat, ambition, and empowerment.