Robyn LaJoya Charles

Atlanta

Robyn LaJoya Charles

Atlanta

"Robyn LaJoya,” personally known as, Robyn LaJoya Moffett, and professionally known as, Robyn LaJoya Charles, youngest daughter of 12 children to the legendary singer and artist, Ray Charles Robinson and Gloria Moffett, was raised on the Westside of Chicago. Ray’s success and stardom predestined Robyn for a life of music and entertainment. As a small child Robyn recalls singing along to songs like “Greatest Love of All” by Whitney Houston, “Do Me Baby” by Prince, or “Love Takes Times” by Mariah Carey; all songs appearing to be out of the reach of a 7 year old. After attending John Casablancas of Chicago and signing a 12-month contract with MTM Chicago, she was sure being a singer was all she ever really wanted to do.

Robyn attended Columbia College Chicago where she discovered a world of music and hands-on-training in her specialized concentration of academics: Vocal Performance, Music Business Management, and Entertainment Marketing. This would prepare her for a future as an artist in the Music Industry. Subsequently Robyn took a hiatus from music and became a mother to her oldest child, Avari Rhaen; giving all of her attention to raising her daughter and personal growth. Upon the death of her father, Ray in 2004, Robyn was inspired to further the legacy he created in the music industry, continuing her musical journey once again.

Cultivating a love for songwriting and vocal production, spawned several songs such as “This Moment” and “Penny 4 Your Thoughts,” which were co-written and produced by Ketrick “Navajo” Robinson (former member of group “Profyle”). During this period her second child was born in spite of the demands of her career. She recently partnered with CEO and producer, Terrance Jordan, of A-Class Productions as a songwriter for the up-and-coming production company out of Atlanta, GA. Here is where such songs as “Lemme C U Go,” “Questions,” “Crying Wolf,” and “Shock,” were birthed. As well as her debut single, “Let’s Talk About It” featuring “L-Mo” which was released September 23, 2014 (her father’s birthday). Out of this partnership brought about her desire for the stage with the creation of the band "The Mis5ths" featuring Robert “RobBass” Howard, Kenson “Baby Chord” Aimable, and MD, Terrance Jordan (A-Class). She's currently working on several projects in furtherance of her inspiring career; collaborating with Carla Cooke (daughter of Grammy Award Winning Sam Cooke), Heather Hayes (daughter of Isaac Hayes) and Keisha Jac

  • Work
    • A-Class Productions
  • Education
    • Columbia College Chicago
    • Louisiana Tech University