Miss Kam: The Power of One

Day 3 | Black Futures Cypher – The Power of One

For Miss Kam, The Power of One lives at the intersection of individuality and togetherness. It is the belief that each person’s brilliance matters—and that when those gifts are shared in community, something transformative emerges. Her work reflects that ethos: deeply personal, unapologetically communal, and grounded in purpose.

A West Baltimore creative with enduring hometown pride, Miss Kam is known as a “sonic chameleon,” flowing seamlessly across beats and genres while staying rooted in service. Whether onstage, in classrooms, or convening community, her artistry centers healing, affirmation, and the collective good.

The Power of One

To Miss Kam, The Power of One is both singular and shared. It is the strength of one person’s abilities, beauty, and perspective—and the amplified power that comes when those strengths are brought together. “We each play a part,” she says, “and we’re all more powerful when we come together.” That principle guides not only her music, but how she shows up for her city.

Healing, Truth, and Love Through Art

Miss Kam’s creative mission is anchored in healing, truth, and love. Through soulful melodies and thoughtful lyrics, she uproots the toxic thoughts many carry—anxiety, self-doubt, and defeat—and replaces them with affirming truths. Her inspirational soul and hip-hop function as both mirror and medicine, reminding listeners that they are worthy, capable, and needed.

By centering wellness and affirmation, Miss Kam contributes to Black futures that prioritize emotional honesty and self-knowledge—futures where healing is not an afterthought, but a foundation.

The Black Futures Cypher Contribution

Her verse for the Black Futures Cypher grew directly from the prompt and the song’s core idea. Miss Kam envisioned a communal feast—each person arriving with something unique to offer, sharing in the fruits of collective labor, and leaving nourished. The message is clear: when we bring our gifts to the table together, everyone eats.

Roots, Mentorship, and Baltimore

Miss Kam credits her journey to mentors and relationships rooted in Baltimore. Devin Colbert aka Doowy Lloh —her first producer and a trusted big brother—helped her believe in herself as an artist. She also lifts up Robin Paige, Wendel Patrick, and Von Vargas for supporting her growth and professionalism. Baltimore, she says, is the connector—the place that made these relationships possible and continues to shape her creative lens.

Her commitment to community is evident in action. Miss Kam has spoken on panels for The Culture’s 50th Anniversary at the Enoch Pratt Library, served as a panelist at Morgan State University and Coppin State University, and curated Women’s Month events across Baltimore. She is currently in her second year as a voting member of the Washington, D.C. Chapter of The Recording Academy, extending her advocacy into the national music ecosystem.

Service Beyond the Stage

Beyond performance, Miss Kam serves as an inaugural hip-hop freshman and Student Engagement Intern at The Johns Hopkins Peabody Institute. There, she helps students, alumni, and musicians navigate educational pathways, connect to resources, and build bridges across creative and academic spaces. Even while advancing her own career, she remains steadfast in supporting her peers.

One Action Toward Collective Change

Miss Kam’s call to action begins inward and expands outward: take care of your mind, do the work of knowing yourself, and understand how you show up in the world. From there, build healthy community and contribute from a place of security, self-love, and gratitude. “Use your unique gifts,” she emphasizes, “and trust that what you have to offer is needed.”

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About the Series: 28 Days of Black Futures

This artist profile is part of 28 Days of Black Futures, a month-long cultural offering presented by CLLCTIVLY, a Baltimore-rooted ecosystem cultivating collective imagination, narrative power, and resource mobilization for Black futures.

Throughout February, the award-winning Black Futures Cypher—architected by Jamye Wooten and produced under the creative direction of Von Vargas—features 28 artists, one each day, sharing original work inspired by this year’s theme, The Power of One.

A new artist feature will be released daily during Black History Month. Learn more and support the ecosystem behind this work at cllctivly.org.