About the Founders

About the Founders

Jade Novah

A multifaceted singer, songwriter, actress, and comedian,Jade Novah is known for her amazing vocals, storytelling artistry, and playful humor. With over 150 million views online and a community of 2.5 million followers, Jade has become a trusted voice in both entertainment and empowerment.

Her debut album, All Blue, earned her an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding New Artist and over 35 million streams as a fully independent artist. Her sophomore project, Stages, debuted at #1 on iTunes’ R&B charts, followed by her 2024 concept album Where

Have I Been?, a musical and emotional exploration of self-love featuring Leslie Odom Jr., Wayne Brady, and Tabitha Brown. To compliment the album Jade authored Where Have I Been?, a self love workbook, to provide support for others on their healing journey.

Jade’s artistry has been featured on Rolling Stone, Essence, Tamron Hall, and Good Morning America. Jade was both a vocalist and comedian on Jimmy Fallon’s music and comedy game show, That’s My Jam on NBC and a guest star on an episode of The Simpsons, voicing two characters for the Emmy winning series. Jade is currently starring in Tyler Perry’s political comedy series, Miss Governor streaming now on Netflix.

Alongside her music and acting, Jade is also a certified sound healer, blending art and mindfulness in everything she creates.

Devin Mykel

Devin Mykel is a visionary music director, producer, and composer whose career spans the studio, the stage, and the screen. An alumni of Berklee College of Music, Devin has earned two Emmy Awards for his arrangements on Cynthia Erivo’s Oscars performance of Stand Up and Taking the Stage: African American Music and Stories That Changed America, as well as an NAACP Image Award for his work on The New Edition Story.

He has collaborated with icons such as Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Lizzo, Nicki Minaj, Demi Lovato, Common, Toni Braxton, The Bee Gees, and Stevie Wonder, with credits on productions including The GRAMMYs, The Oscars, BET Awards, Soul Train Awards, and the Savage x Fenty Show. Most recently, his arrangement of Lift Every Voice & Sing opened Super Bowl LIX (2025), performed by Ledisi.

Devin is also a certified in Live Blood Analysis and Detoxification, and is currently studying Herbalism and Human Design — integrating holistic wellness with artistic performance. Through LTBA and The Let There Be Art Podcast, he helps creators build sustainable, soulful careers grounded in wellness, curiosity, and financial independence.

Together

Through Let There Be Art, Jade and Devin are redefining what it means to be a creative in the modern age. Their work — from albums and film scores to e-books and podcasts — invites artists to heal, grow, and thrive while staying true to themselves.

Their latest collaboration, Safe Space: A Guide to Growing Healthier Connections & Community, extends that mission — helping people everywhere cultivate the same depth, authenticity, and connection that LTBA stands for.