Pressure (Ride or Die)

Serena Miles is a powerhouse African American vocalist whose style recalls the grit and grace of Andra Day, blending jazz-soul rasp, gospel uplift, and Southern storytelling. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Serena grew up singing in the church choir before finding her voice on HBCU stages, where her smoky tone and raw honesty captivated audiences.

On Pressure (Ride or Die), Serena pours out a compelling testament to love and loyalty — a song about how her Super Nupe stands tall, steady under life’s weight, and always there to hold her up. Her delivery is soul-drenched, weaving gospel fire with modern swagger, letting every note testify to the strength of partnership and devotion.

Her performance style is both vulnerable and commanding — channeling tenderness, triumph, and deep cultural pride. With each phrase, Serena carries the weight of Southern heritage, the intimacy of love songs sung in sanctuaries, and the raw edge of soul-trap. She becomes the perfect vessel to capture the resilience of a bond tested by pressure yet unbroken.

Often described as having a voice that is “like smoke wrapped in velvet,” Serena Miles stands as the soul of Soul-Trap, embodying resilience, love, and power every time she sings.