Behind every superhero's cape is a mystery until the time strikes to stand in front of the winds of adversity and the rains of doubt.

Growing up in a very cultured family made life for young Aryes a story within itself. She was born to Lorrain Smith and Eric Armstrong the day before a major winter storm in Rochester New York, March 29, 1986. As a young child she often traveled along states in the East Coast with her mother and younger sister La' Toni Cromes who were also musically inclined as well.

Aryes graduated from Bishop Kearney Catholic High School in 2004. She was accepted into Seton Hall University where she majored in English. Because of financial reasons Aryes only completed one semester. Returning to Rochester was depressing for Aryes especially after a trip with mom Lorrain and aunt Ella Rush to New Jersey almost cost her everything. In a 17-car pile-up, Aryes along with a EMT were seriously injured.

Without missing a beat, she recovered in record time and enrolled at Monroe Community College. It was at this intuition that Aryes began to focus on her talents. Leadership was not something Aryes shied away from. She was not the typical authoritative leader but rather focused on establishing respect. In her first semester she decided she was going to be a Resident Assistant on the campus of her college. During these two years she meet Tameka Jones and Diamond Mitchell, with the addition of a high school friend Natalie Sheppard they created the harmonious quartet called Essence. The preformed on small levels in Rochester at venues such as the Blue Cross Arena and were the singers for the National Anthem for the Men's Basketball team. They disbanded in 2007. It was then she decided that she was going to pursue music passionately as before.

As her unique style developed, she soon saw a loyal fan base begin to grow and she is becoming a popular hit with the young crowd. Her natural beauty pulls you in, but it is her positive energy and humbleness that captures your heart. Aryes is focusing this first collaboration of songs on that never ending positive energy that it takes to 'simply enjoy life'.

Finally, after honing her exceptional sound over the years, she is now preparing to release, Aryes Season: The Mixtape which introduces her spunky style in a fun and creative way. This winter this wife and mother of two will be returning to school and graduate in June 2014 with her A.S. in Public Relations. Her goal is to use the techniques of the music industry and reshape the typical path to success with her vision of what success means.

I am currently recording and building my potfoilo for branding purposes. I am very easy to work with. I will not shoot nudes PLEASE don't ask. ***Unless you can actually explain the artistic nature I'm just not interested in 'Sexy free photoshoots"

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