Clara Kent is ready to bring “More Bounce” to WYEP

Clara Kent is her own muse.

The Homewood-born R&B artist has notched a number of high-achieving accomplishments to her belt: opening for funk legend Thundercat at Stage AE, appearing in a photo in Vogue Italia, and being CEO of production company, Bounce House Productions.

She was recently hired as WYEP’s newest on-air host, saying she plans to spotlight the talent of Pittsburgh and beyond.

“I hear artists that have such great potential and they won’t be given a chance because they’re ‘local artists,’” said Kent. “They’re an artist from Pittsburgh, not a “Pittsburgh artist.” The Pittsburgh artist has such a bad stigma to it. To me, what will help with that… is really being honest about our art and pushing ourselves past our comfort zone.”

Kent will be on-air for her own show – More Bounce – on Fridays from 6 to 8pm beginning February 2023, where she will play hand-selected alt-R&B, Soul, Funk, Hip-Hop and local cuts.

In the meantime, Kent keeps busy. But even with a robust artist career, one thing remains nonnegotiable – her peace.

After a health scare where she was given six months to live, and an ongoing spiritual journey healing past trauma, Kent has prioritized stepping away from the grind and working intentionally. Following Kent on social media, it’s easy to notice her proudly sharing moments of stillness in a light- and plant-filled home.

“Artists are stuck in the grind,” she says. “If I have to give a piece of advice to artists, it would be to stop and ask yourself why. Be courageous enough to do it because it will shift your life in a way that makes you feel free.”

We sat down with Clara to talk about her artistic journey, and how she stays true to her roots while growing tall.