Fourteen year old Timyra-Joi has a motto. "always believe in yourself and follow your dreams." it was this motto she brought to her songwriting sessions. that inspired the powerful, uplifting and soulful song "what kind of world". using this song as a vehicle, timyra-joi is fulfilling her dream of spreading a message of hope and love to the world. some of timyra-joi’s influences are celine dion, jennifer hudson christina aguilera, yolanda adams, aaliyah and beyonce. timyra-joi had roles in movies and numerous tv commercials and print ads, including universal pictures "curious george the movie."