Sonyaé

Sonyaé Elise Covington, known professionally as Sonyaé, is an American singer and songwriter originating from Newark, New Jersey. She established her presence in the music industry by winning the inaugural season of “Platinum Hit,” a Bravo television series focused on emerging songwriters. Her victory provided her with a cash prize of US$100,000, a recording contract with RCA/Jive Records, and a publishing deal with The Writing Camp. Notably, Sonyaé developed her songwriting abilities without formal musical training, often expressing her thoughts through lyrics and drawing inspiration from diverse musical genres and theater experiences.

Throughout her career, Sonyaé has contributed significantly as a songwriter and collaborator for numerous artists. Her work includes writing the Grammy-nominated hit single “Collide” for Tiana Major9 featuring EarthGang, featured on the Queen & Slim soundtrack. She also penned Summer Walker’s “Go Girl” featuring Latto & Doja Cat. Her song “Shade” was featured in HBO’s series “Insecure” (Season 4), and she appeared in Smino & J. Cole’s “90 Proof” short film. Sonyaé’s collaborations extend to artists such as Céline Dion, Jhené Aiko, Anderson .Paak, J. Cole, Smino, Jeremih, Young Thug, Gunna, Future, Rick Ross, and The Game.

Sonyaé’s professional path reflects a steady progression from a reality television competition winner to a respected figure in songwriting and music collaboration. Her consistent output of co-written and featured works demonstrates her adaptability across various music styles and artists. Her nomination for the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song underscores the critical recognition of her contributions to contemporary R&B music.