R&B/Soul artist, and singer-songwriter Sydney Franklin released her debut freshman EP Make It Hurt in February 2018, to widespread critical praise. The four track EP has racked up nearly 100 Mill. Spotify streams to date, and the title track, along with the Mac Ayres duet "Forever" are currently in rotation on SiriusXM's Heart & Soul station. Franklin's songwriting encompasses the raw, emotional stories of a woman scorned but with a twist of female empowerment vs. the vulnerable angle often times heard in today's pop tracks. Her five-octave vocal range has captivated audiences throughout the U.S., having recently performed at the Xfinity x Sofar Sounds showcase - hand-picked by Dinah Jane (Fifth Harmony) - along with opening for the likes of OSHUN, Bailen, and Meg Mac. Franklin made her debut appearance at the 2018 SXSW Conference & Festival, and received Honorable Mention recognition from the 2018 Unsigned Only Music Competition for "Make It Hurt," in the Vocal Performance Category.