Taste Of Country Premiere

BIO

The legacy of HuneyFire’s family musical history courses through their bloodlines and career arc of the dynamic new mother-daughter Afro/Latina country duo, HuneyFire.

Mother, Cheaza Figueroa, grew up following in the footsteps of a big-time show business entertainer. Her mother, Stonye Figueroa aka Barbara Cook, was an integral part of the legendary Ikette’s, the electrifying backing vocalists and dancers for The Ike and Tina Turner Revue. Among other dizzying career accolades, Stonye was a part of the group’s powerhouse historic performance of “Proud Mary” captured in their debut appearance on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ in 1971. “I grew up under the musical influence of my mother, and Tina, of course,” says Cheaza. “I was also influenced by Whitney Houston, Dolly, Pat Benatar, and Shania Twain. So, my musical tastes are very broad.”

Daughter, Marriana Nevarez-Barlow, also claims musical royalty in her bloodline; her father Alfred Nevarez is a founding member of the pop vocal group, All-4-One, best known for their mega-hits, “I Swear,” "So Much in Love" and "I Can Love You Like That." “I draw musical inspiration from Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, Paramore and Caitlyn Smith, among others,” Marri states.

“I am definitely the Fire, and Marri is the Huney,” Cheaza explains the origins of their name, HuneyFire. “We are polar opposites as singers. And that is what makes it so special. We can cover a lot of ground from soft and tender to intense and rocking.’ That’s how we do it!” When they aren’t performing or recording, Cheaza spends time working out and catching up on self-care. Marri is a nature lover and enjoys spending time outdoors.

Cheaza began performing doing auditions for television shows such as ‘Star Search,’ and began touring at the young age of 10 years-old with a group called The Be Aware Girls. Since moving to Las Vegas in 2003, Cheaza has performed with the likes of Wayne Brady, and sang background vocals on recordings by Marie Osmond, Barry Manilow, and others. She remains an in-demand performer on major cruise lines.

Marri cut her teeth as a child singer and dancer in the 2005 film, ‘Hip Hop Harry Perfect Picnic,’ before growing into her own artistry and eventually teaming with her mother in HuneyFire.

Founded in March of 2021, HuneyFire has released four singles, “Temporary,” “Breaking Necks,” “O Holy Night,” and a cover of the Judd’s country classic, “Love Can Build a Bridge.” Working from their home base in Las Vegas, the duo recently completed writing and recording their debut album, with a bonus spanish track, which is slated for release in late 2023.

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The lead single "Manswer" was released in March 2023. Their current single and music video "Too Late For Sorry" is out now, and the video is airing nationally on The Country Network.

Together, they carry on the legacy, family ties and music histories that they are bringing to a new generation of fans, all wrapped in a big, powerful, beautiful package of amazing talent.