Because of many Internet and social media websites such as YouTube and Instagram, up-and-coming artist Skye Townsend is gaining lots of popularity.

She is the daughter of actor, director, writer and comedian, Robert Townsend (“The Five Heartbeats”, “The Parent ‘Hood”), but by the humble vibe she gives you wouldn’t guess she grew up in the spotlight. Twenty-year-old Skylar Christian “Skye” Townsend has artistic talent running through her veins.

Over time, she has proven to be more than just “Robert Townsend’s daughter.” When she was just 13, Skye began posting videos of herself singing covers of her favorite songs on Youtube, as well as parodies, impersonations, and made-up skits – her Beyonce impersonations are the best − thus her career was “accidentally” launched.

After posting so many popular videos on Youtube, B.E.T. offered Skye a part in their web series “8 Days a Week,” where she portrayed a young student in search of the perfect life. The the web series set off her acting career and also provided an opportunity to pursue more.

In May 2012, Townsend independently released her debut E.P. album “Vomit” online for digital download.

Even though “Vomit” only features seven songs, it is enough to make clear Skye has serious talent and isn’t afraid to go against the grain in a creative way. The E.P. effectively blends many popular genres like R&B, soul, pop and electronica together, creating something surprising.

Several artists were featured on “Vomit.” For the most notable song featured,“Go Fish!”, she collaborated with Grammy-nominated Karina Pasian and Chris O’Bannon to speak about the harms of domestic violence in relationships.

With this E.P. you can tell that Skye, as an artist, was letting everything out by including Spoken Word and multicultural-inspired beats on numerous tracks throughout the album.

This month she released her single “Pineapple Diet” featuring rapper Micky Munday. This track lyrically shows a more grownup Skye giving off an old school R&B feel.

Skye’s sense of lyricism, Spoken Word poetry, and her innate drive to send out positive energy gives this generation a unique and refreshing sound to enjoy.

Anisca Miles can be reached at [email protected]