True Fiction Project: S7 Ep9 – "Get Up and Get It"

Host: Renita Hora
Guest: Kelda Music
Release Date: March 17, 2026

Episode Overview

In this engaging episode, host Renita Hora sits down with the multitalented Kelda Music—an artist whose resume spans music, acting, and fashion—to explore the power of creative multitasking and female empowerment. The conversation delves into Kelda’s artistic journey, how she defies the "stay in your lane" mentality, her empowering fashion business, and the inspiration behind her song "Get Up and Get It." The episode features a reading of lyrics from the song and highlights how real-life stories are transformed into creative fiction and art.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

The Multifaceted Artist: Breaking Out of the Mold

• Embracing Multiple Passions:
  • Kelda shares how she's often been told to focus on just one thing but resists that advice:

    "Previous people...have always told me, 'oh, you need to stick with one thing. You shouldn't be dabbling into everything.'...for me, that just makes me think, okay, I'm going to show you what I can do."
    – Kelda Music (02:27)

  • She underscores how being versatile is critical in a crowded entertainment industry:

    "You do have to have your hands in other areas of entertainment to separate yourself and to distinguish your brand."
    – Kelda Music (02:31)

• Host Connection:
  • Renita resonates with Kelda’s refusal to stay confined:

    "I know all too well that familiar and slightly annoying refrain about staying in your lane...I totally get it."
    – Renita Hora (03:50)

Journey Into the Arts: Finding the Throughline

• Acting as the First Passion:
  • Kelda’s entry into creativity started with acting from a young age—a love for performing that later extended to music and other arts.

    "Acting came first...My whole thing is I love performing...I love standing before an audience."
    – Kelda Music (05:05)

  • She recounts her experience co-starring in the play "How Black Mothers Say I Love You" in San Francisco, emphasizing the challenge and thrill of live theater:

    "It was my first play...I had to memorize maybe about like 100 pages worth of lines within two to three weeks. And it was a black box theater...just looking at you like this."
    – Kelda Music (05:44)

Belonging: Regional Roots & Music Placement

• California Roots:
  • Kelda clarifies she was born and raised in San Jose and narrates how her music reached broader audiences, including a song featured on "Real Housewives of Atlanta":

    "I'm actually born and raised here in California, in San Jose. As far as Real Housewives of Atlanta, I had a song placed on one of the episodes."
    – Kelda Music (07:10)

The Fashion Line: Redefining the Model

• From Berets to Glitter:
  • Kelda’s fashion endeavor centers on berets ("TAMs"), where inclusivity rewrites the rules:

    "Anyone who purchases a beret for me...I put you in my fashion show. And you don't have to meet the requirements of being a typical fashion model...You could be any height, weight, background, age."
    – Kelda Music (09:11)

  • She encourages everyone to participate, even those who can’t attend in person:

    "If not, you could always take a picture with the beret and then we posted on the TAMS social media."
    – Kelda Music (10:23)

Empowerment through Music – "Get Up and Get It"

• The Song’s Message:
  • The track "Get Up and Get It" is rooted in women’s independence:

    "The song is about women empowerment. It's about getting up and feeling inspired, feeling motivated and knowing what you want in life and being independent most of all."
    – Kelda Music (11:14)

  • She highlights the importance of independence:

    "We can do everything independently. We don't need to rely on anyone...the end goal is to be independent and to earn your own money."
    – Kelda Music (11:35)

Online Presence & Connection

• Where to Find Kelda:
  • Central portal for Kelda’s music, shows, and berets:

    "My website, keldamusic.com, that's k e l d a m u z I k dot com...You could stream my music. You could check out my talk show, Diva Talk Tonight...watch my music videos. And most of all, you could purchase your tan stories."
    – Kelda Music (12:49)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Creativity and Proving Doubters Wrong

  "Everyone that's out there that tells you you can't do it, it's going to make you do it even more."
  – Kelda Music (02:38)

• On Nontraditional Fashion Shows

  "I'm giving like the non traditional model a chance to model. Because you're just modeling the beret."
  – Kelda Music (09:24)

• On Personal Empowerment

  "We've been in a recession a while, mama. To get paid, you gotta go the extra mile. You heard this message and music already, and that's just a little piece that you guys will get from me for right now."
  – Kelda Music reciting "Get Up and Get It" (13:28)

• Host’s Feminist Response

  "Oh, this is music to my ears. I'm sending my daughter your way."
  – Renita Hora (12:09)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 02:27 – 03:50: Kelda discusses advice against multitasking and her drive to defy it
• 05:05 – 07:01: Early acting experiences and transition into music
• 09:04 – 10:33: The beret line and inclusive fashion shows
• 11:14 – 12:09: Inspiration and message behind "Get Up and Get It"
• 13:28 – 14:10: Live reading of "Get Up and Get It" lyrics

Conclusion & Takeaways

"Get Up and Get It" is a celebration of creative multitasking and the importance of pursuing passions fearlessly. Kelda Music exemplifies someone who breaks out of categories—blending music, acting, and fashion while championing independence and empowering women. The episode’s fusion of real-life narrative, lyric reading, and practical advice makes it an inspiring listen for anyone seeking to chart their own creative path.

Links:

• KeldaMusic.com – Music, berets, talk shows, and more
• "Get Up and Get It" available on major streaming platforms

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