Urban Grandstand Digital Issue 8 | Page 31

Cydnei Chyan: True…(laughing) Urban Grandstand Digital: Talk a little about your direction since returning to Atlanta. What types of other things have you been able to get involved with? Cydnei Chyan: I met a lady who owned a hair company, and began to model for her company. That was the first thing I did in terms of modeling. It made me realize how much I liked being in front of the camera, and I wanted to make it into a career. I began looking for other photographers for freelance work. It was good to continue getting in front of the camera. I go to different networking events as well. I’ve learned so much in the two years I’ve been here. In terms of music, my cousin has a studio so I do a lot of work there. I was in some groups, and they all were moreso learning experiences. I performed a few times at Apache cafe, but since then, I’ve just been trying to reflect, meet more people, and get out there as much as I can. Urban Grandstand Digital: In terms of your music, has anything been put together yet? Cydnei Chyan: I’m putting an EP together now. I’m a perfectionist, and it’s difficult being a perfectionist when you’re on a budget. I have a lot of music recorded, but it’s just that I’m still learning and I want to perfect it. I know i’ll get better as time progresses, but I want it to be the best. Urban Grandstand Digital: Are you more driven towards modeling, or music? What will be your defining thing? Cydnei Chyan: I think it all rolls up into one career. I’m a visual person, and I want to have thousands of photos, and have my face out there. Music is 76