Miss Rissa is a Singer/Songwriter/Poet out of Oxnard, CA. Miss Rissa began writing poetry at the age of 11 and at the age of 12 years old Miss Rissa's poem "The Lady"  dedicated to her mother, was published in her middle schools book of poems. Miss Rissa began singing at the age of 5 years old. Singing church choir, plays and talent shows. Miss Rissa's soulful R&B style is inspired from influences like Etta James, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera and Joss stone. She started her music career in 2012 by posting YouTube videos of cover songs and doing her first feature on Rick D - Never Give Up. 2013 she was featured on Wise1's "Clear Mind" EP and in 2014 Miss Rissa began writing her first original Project "The Heart and Soul of Rissa" which was released May 04, 2015, shortly after she started writing her up and coming album. 2016 was a very exciting and productive year for Miss Rissa with working with Chuck D of the rap group Public Enemy on the RapStation Presents: Lite It Up Showcase, recording her album and also being nominated in the best R&B category for the 2016 Ventura County Music Awards where she also presented the Best New Artist award. In 2016 she also started writing her up coming poetry book "A Writers Soul." Miss Rissa's vision and mission is to share what she learns and knows to help others wanting to pursue a career in entertainment. Miss Rissa knows that all her blessings come from God which is why she always keeps God first!

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