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Introducing Liannarie: Rebirth of an Artist
For some artists, evolution is a gradual shift. For the Filipina songstress formerly known as Tala Diwata, it is a seismic event, a deliberate, public act of rebirth. She has shed her previous moniker to emerge as Liannarie, a name that signifies not just a new chapter, but an entirely new book. She makes the reclamation of identity the very pulse of her work, crafting a powerful statement on survival, healing, and self-love.
Liannarie's identity is a rich tapestry of her heritage, artistic sensibilities, and professional journey.
• Birth Name: Lianna Marie Santos-Dela Cruz
• Origin: A Filipina native of Batangas City, Philippines.
• Artistic Style: An ethereal blend of R&B and soul, characterized by emotionally raw lyrics and intimate storytelling.
• Label Affiliation: The first artist signed to the independent label 11SIX Music.
These details form the foundation of an artistic narrative defined by the evolution between two distinct but connected identities.
Under the name Tala Diwata, she built a dedicated following with a series of acclaimed albums that established her signature sound. Her discography from this period includes Fading Stars, Shine On Me, Dear Marie, and Sincerely, Lianna. Throughout these projects, she explored deeply personal themes of grief, healing, love, and feminine power. This era culminated in Sincerely, Lianna, an album that acted as a final, vulnerable diary entry under her old moniker, with tracks like "For the Girl I Was" foreshadowing the profound self-acknowledgment to come.
The name change from Tala Diwata to Liannarie is not a rebranding; it is a necessary act of healing. Framed as a profound personal statement on surviving trauma, it marks a deliberate demarcation from her past and the hard-won reclamation of identity. This pivot is an act of gratitude and closure, a way of honoring the person she was in order to fully become the person she is now.
The 11SIX Music, is a independent record label founded by Daniel Bates. With primary operations in Dallas, Texas, and Las Vegas, Nevada, the label has cultivated a community-driven environment that serves as a creative hub for its diverse roster of talent. This collaborative ethos is a cornerstone of the label's identity and is powerfully reflected in Liannarie's work.
