
Hailing from Gainesville, Georgia, InnerG has been immersed in music since joining her church choir at age four. A graduate of Florida A&M University, she has built years of experience as both a lead and background vocalist, performing with bands across Memphis and Atlanta.Drawing inspiration from R&B, soul, reggae, old-school rock, and country, InnerG brings a powerful, soulful voice and versatile musicality to every performance. As a member of Soul Rizing, she is excited to use her artistry to celebrate empowerment, unity, and the transformative power of music.

PFunk is a Memphis, Tennessee native and a member of Soul Rizing Band. She also performs as part of a corporate band, sharing her love of music across different stages and audiences. With a soulful spirit and a passion for connecting through song, PFunk celebrates the joy of live music and its power to bring people together.
Known as Tam Tunes, the Philadelphia-raised, Atlanta-based professional pianist, vocalist, and instructor with a Bachelor of Arts in music (piano concentration) from Spelman College and membership in Sigma Alpha Iota. She leads her own band, Tam Tunes and The Gents, and serves as keyboardist/vocalist for the all-female reggae fusion band Soul Rizing, while also working as a private piano and voice instructor, church minister of music, and collaborative pianist. Her performance credits include the Atlanta Jazz Festival, the UNCF Mayor's Masked Ball, the Fox Theatre's Marquee Club grand opening, a Carnegie Hall PlayUSA workshop, a cameo on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, and a featured role as keyboardist in Kenny G's band in A Bad Moms Christmas, alongside extensive volunteer work with organizations such as the National Black Arts Festival and Atlanta Jazz Festival. She is a Professional Member of The Recording Academy, a 2024–2026 Grammy U mentor, and a member of the Atlanta Classic Soulful Symphony — though her greatest pride remains is her daughter, Gabrielle.

Bassist/Backround Vocals
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Brittany Barrera is an instrumentalist from Jersey City, New Jersey, currently based in Atlanta. Rooted in R&B, soul, jazz, reggae, and contemporary music, Brittany is a dynamic performer whose playing is driven by groove, expression, and connection. As a member of Soul Rizing Band, she brings versatility, musicality, and a collaborative spirit to the stage, helping create powerful live experiences that celebrate rhythm, soul, and the energy of live music.
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Atlanta born and raised—a true “Grady Baby”—Vanessa’s love affair with music startedearly. With music always playing at home, she developed an eclectic musical palaterooted in Funk, Rock, Soul, R&B, and Reggae.A graduate of Georgia State University with a B.S. in Music Engineering, Vanessa foundher true musical calling in the summer of ’97 at a MeShell Ndegeocello concert in NewYork City. The moment she witnessed the incomparable Gene Lake behind the drums,something clicked. The groove, power, and creativity changed everything—and thedrums have been calling ever since.Today, Vanessa brings that same love of groove to every performance: deep in thepocket, driven by feel, and always serving the music.
Timeless grooves.
Modern presence.
Pure connection.
Soul Rizing
merges the richness of
R&B, soul, funk and
reggae
into a polished, high-energy performance. The band brings a sexy, magnetic presence that transforms luxury hotels, curated events and festival stages.The repertoire moves through the sounds of Earth, Wind & Fire, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson,
Jill Scott, Bob Marley,
Chaka Khan,
Erykah Badu,
Stevie Wonder,
Lauryn Hill and more.
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Festivals
Corporate events
Hotels & lounges
Private celebrations
R&B ✦ Soul ✦ Funk ✦ Reggae ✦ High Energy ✦ Live Music
