PAP SPECIAL: KAIA SOPHIA ‘Best Thing I Never Had’ (Cover) Live Performance with PRODAXIA

KAIA’s Sophia made her debut on PROD AXIA PRESENTS recently, bringing a powerful energy to the music scene. A live performance of her cover of Beyoncé’s “Best Thing I Never Had” marked a significant moment in her career. Sophia’s debut on Prod Axia Presents showcases her versatile talents as a KAIA member and “ace.”

As she reflects on the journey, Sophia shares,

“As an artist, my forte is really dancing. I’m used to releasing dance videos, but this is officially my first singing one. I think it was about time to show something people rarely see me do. I am a member of a girl group called KAIA, and I am labeled as the ‘ace,’ and I want to live up to that — that I can do anything. Being in a group, it took a lot of courage in me togo solo for a singing performance. It even felt uncomfortable at first to do this without them, but despite the risk, I felt ready to take the opportunity.” Sophia

Reflecting on the preparation for this breakthrough performance, Sophia opens up

It took me a while to settle with a song because I really wanted one that would showcase my vocal talent. I was even nervous to do ‘Best Thing I Never Had’ by Beyoncé because it seemed challenging. I had to constantly cheer myself on and give myself pep talks to push through with it. I also didn’t have anyone to guide me, so after rehearsals with KAIA, I would stay behind to work on this song. I was only self-taught for the performance, but I think it turned out really well. Sophia

Sophia shares her thought process when choosing the song,

“‘Best Thing I Never Had’ by Beyoncé was an eye-opener for me at that time. It really spoke to me and called me out, that I’m better than how I think of myself and I should not let people tell me otherwise. Showing vulnerability is not something I do, but I chose this song because it was healinga part of me. Through this, I was able to turn my pain into something beautiful, and I am proud of myself for that.” Sophia

Sophia shares a personal and touching moment regarding the shoot day,

“I recently lost someone I love and who always believed in me. The morning of the shoot day, I woke up from a dream where she was there, and I spent the morning of the shoot day crying. I felt so touched that she knew this shoot worried me and still showed up for me. I was scared I couldn’t sing properly during the shoot, but still, I felt happy that she visited me in my dream. If anything, I gained the confidence I needed for that day.” Sophia

Sophia concludes by expressing her hope for fans,

To the fans, I simply want you to feel empowered the way I felt. If you are going through the same thing, I hope this brings the self-worth you are trying to find. Always remember that you’re doing thebest, and you don’t have to chase anything or anyone that makes you feel less of what you are. I hope you love this performance because you deserve the best things in the world, and I will continue to strive to be the best for you.

The captivating performance Sophia gave on PROD AXIA PRESENTS shows how far she has come as an artist. A versatile artist, Sophia makes her mark with her powerful vocals, making her mark as an emotional journey.

You shouldn’t miss PAP, Prod Axia Presents, which features emerging and established artists. The PROD AXIA PRESENTS YouTube channel was launched last year and features artists such as VER5US, KAIA ALEXA,YARA, ALEX BRUCE, 1ST.ONE, and DAYDREAM. We will continue to release videos with more local artists in the near future.