Being raised in a family of musicians (on both sides), Kyles credits many of her early experiences and exposures to her grandmother's love of gospel. As an active member of the Mississippi Mass Choir, Kyles' grandmother introduced her to music and the art of performing. "Jackson has shaped the very DNA of my musicality as much as any formal training. Experiencing the culture of the city, there's definitely a lot to draw from."

As a child, Kyles always felt drawn to the guitar but found it difficult to wrangle, so she turned her attention to the drums. She asked for her first set of drums at 9 and never looked back. Through her time in the marching band at both Powell Middle School and Calloway High School, Kyles honed her skills, and by the time she graduated, Kyles was a well-known name. She played regularly at the famous F. Jones Corner Blues Club in Downtown Jackson. The drums have taken her worldwide and back again in the years since. Kyles jokes that she is slowly overcoming her imposter syndrome and has even begun 'stepping into her artistry' by exploring her talents on the guitar.

"It [This Little Light of Mine] was one of the first songs I learned as a child. The word light, in that context, and letting your inner light shine, letting the love shine if you will, that's what I try to live every day. It's a lifestyle."

As someone who has traveled the world and has now returned home, her perspective on the lasting impact the Freedom Movement has had on Jackson and on the lives of those who have lived in or passed through these spaces has solidified as one of reverence. "There is such a rich history here. When you see the struggles and the triumph and the victory that we are able to stand in right now, it's strong. We still have a long way to go, but we've made strides."

When asked if she feels Jackson has found its rhythm, Kyles said, "I think it's shifting. As we shift as a community, it will be up to us to hold on to each other and get to the other side, whatever that is. Maybe we still have our training wheels on, but I think we're headed in a good direction." She added, "There is hospitality like no other here. The people, the culture, the experiences. It's a melting pot, and I think that's what is really special about this place."

As Kyles continues to grow into her craft, she will carry her home's unsung light into new and familiar places through her music. "I've seen so many [Jacksonians] who have impacted the world, and we could have had a more positive light shone on this city, but individually...we have made a tremendous impact on the world."