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People in the News

Sunday, September 14, 2025

People in the News

Sunday, September 14, 2025

‘Scorpion Inside Me’ is the latest release from pop singer Maya by Name

Bold, powerful vocals and lyrics is how the new single, “Scorpion Inside Me” by Maya by Name is described. The single exudes passion, power, and strength. It was released to digital retailers including Apple Music on Nov. 1.

Maya Gabrielle Satterwhite, the Buffalo-born and based, is better known as pop sensation Maya by Name is a talented singer and songwriter. Her first single, “To You, From Me” from her EP Arrival along with the music video was released in 2015.

With the popular breakout EP and the “To You, From Me” hit single, Maya by Name toured and performed at many noteworthy venues including Canalside Buffalo and the legendary Tralf Music Hall.

In 2016, Maya by Name released her EP Next Verse that included the smash hit single, “Boss” along with the music video. Her standout sound blends pop with flavors of R&B, Hip-Hop, and Funk.

The budding talent highlighted 2017 as the opening act for the Savage tour with Grammy Award-nominated R&B artist Tank in Buffalo, New York. In 2018, Maya by Name released her single “Raymond” and the music video in which she wrote and produced.

In November 2018, Maya by Name released her single “Rose Petals” along with the music video. On December 21, 2018, Maya by Name released her empowerment album titled, She that is adored by fans and media nationally.

For more information on Maya by Name, visit https://mayaofficialmusic.com.