Melanie Fiona sat down with Nessa at HOT 97 for a deep and intentional conversation about her journey and the meaning behind her new EP, Say Yes. She opened up about stepping away from music to realign her personal and professional life, and how losing her voice in 2012 forced her to protect her peace and values. She talked about moving through that healing process with acupuncture and reiki, and how one doctor simply asking, “How are you?” brought her to tears. Melanie also shared the pain of hiding her pregnancy and how she wishes she had said yes to the joy it brought her from the very beginning, despite the criticism she faced.

Throughout the conversation, Melanie reflected on what it truly means to say yes—to yourself, your purpose, and the life you want to live with intention. She celebrated the return of women in R&B, naming artists like Amerie, JoJo, Tamar Braxton, and Keri Hilson, and shared her Mount Rushmore of vocalists: Brandy, Whitney Houston, Jazmine Sullivan, and India.Arie. She spoke honestly about past regrets, like the industry initially rejecting “It Kills Me,” but emphasized that everything led her to this moment. Say Yes is about choosing freedom, embracing creativity, and living your best life on your own terms.

Stream her EP Say Yes out now.