Purple Haze
Sheikia S. Norris, lyrically known as Purple Haze was born in The Bronx, NY. Currently residing in Newark, NJ, Purple Haze’s performance experiences are dynamic and unforgettable! This independent international performance Emcee, rocks with funk & soul to naturally connect with ease to inspiring movement, both hearts and minds. Purple Haze has mastered her own rich style balancing power and substance in classrooms or boardrooms as Director of the Hip Hop Education Program at New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Enthusiasts appreciate her energy, impeccable flow and clever deliverance of truth. Acknowledgments as a trailblazer are from piloting programs at Bergen PAC, Newark Public Schools, The Grammy Museum (Newark), Hip Hop Cultural Center (Harlem) and Next Level Hip Hop Diplomacy (Team India). This “Lady’s First Fund” recipient is curating transformative experiences for communities with Hip Hop art, education and performance. Purple Haze is a diversified talent poised for success in a host of arenas.
Sheikia was on Next Level Team India and will be on Team Barbados.