Under the Sapphire Moon: Andraya’s Quiet Rebirth

Greg Lewis
Jan 11
5 min read

Written by: Greg Lewis

Published on January 11, 2026, 5:30p.m. EST

Andraya Spriggs(26), known simply as Andraya, is learning how to exist in softness without apology.

The Fort Lauderdale native, raised in Houston, Texas, was first introduced to the world under the unforgiving glare of reality television.

On Joseline’s Cabaret, she became a character before she ever had the chance to be understood. Loud edits. Louder opinions. And a public narrative that often felt louder than her own voice.

Now, that voice is finally being heard.

Her debut R&B record, “Sapphire Moon,” arrived not with a traditional rollout, but with a viral storm. A short snippet—dreamy, haunting, and emotionally bare—spread rapidly online, sparking intense debate. Some listeners questioned its authenticity.

Others accused it of being AI-generated. A few tried to discredit the woman behind it altogether.

What many didn’t realize was that the song was never meant to be a spectacle.

It was a confession.

“My initial reaction was anger,” Andraya admits. “I’ve poured so much work into these past few months—finding my sound, taking vocal classes, writing something that actually tells my story.”

The speculation hurt because the labor was real. The growth was real. And the intention behind the record was deeply personal.

“I wish people would take a moment to look at who I’m working with,” she says. “My producers, songwriters, and engineers are incredibly talented—Grammy-nominated, RIAA-certified. I even share some of the same team as artists like GloRilla, Kash Doll, and Kevin Gates.”

For Andraya, “Sapphire Moon” wasn’t a trend-chasing experiment. It was the result of months of discipline, trust, and emotional excavation—supported by a new partner who believed in her long before the internet did.

“Music wasn’t originally in my plan,” she says. “But his guidance and encouragement pushed me in this direction, and I’m really grateful for that.”

A Song Written in Silence

The creation of Sapphire Moon didn’t happen in a single moment of inspiration. It took time. Money. And vulnerability.

“It took me three separate sessions to record my first song,” Andraya reveals. “I spent around $1,500 in studio time just getting started.”

The first session was exploratory—learning her voice, testing comfort levels, feeling out the room. The second still didn’t feel quite right.

The song that would become her debut was written somewhere far quieter.

“I ended up writing the whole song at home, alone in bed, missing my daughter,” she says.

That ache sits at the center of Sapphire Moon. Andraya has been open about the time she missed with her child during her time on Cabaret. What she hasn’t always been able to say publicly is how deep that absence still cuts.

“I’m currently going through a divorce, and for legal reasons, I’m not able to see her right now,” she shares. “That has affected me deeply, and the song is really an outlet for all of that.”

Recorded in Atlanta at Torch Studios, the record became a release valve—grief translated into melody, longing softened by harmony.

“Putting those emotions into music has been both healing and necessary for me.”

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The Meaning Behind the Moon

As speculation swirled online about who Andraya was singing to—an ex, a castmate, a former lover—the truth remained beautifully simple.

“The song ‘Sapphire Moon’ is literally named after my daughter,” she explains. “She was my complete inspiration behind it.”

Some assumed it was a response. Others tried to assign it to familiar names.

“Some people assume it’s about Joseline or my ex-husband, but it’s really all about her—missing her and the love I have for her.”

That emotional clarity is what gives Sapphire Moon its softness. The record doesn’t reach for drama; it breathes through it.

A Softer Era

Sonically, Andraya is stepping into a space far removed from what audiences might expect based on her past.

“I’m really focused on growth and stepping fully into a softer, more feminine and mature era of my life.”

Her music reflects that evolution—rooted in real experiences, healing from past relationships and trauma.

“Creating music has become a way for me to breathe, release, and speak gently to parts of myself that needed love.”

It’s an intentional shift.

“I’d describe my sound as new R&B, and I truly believe people are ready to meet a softer, more vulnerable version of me.”

Life After the Lens

Reality television shaped Andraya—but not in the way viewers might assume.

“That experience pushed me to see myself clearly,” she reflects. “Being under such a public microscope wasn’t easy, but it helped me shed old layers and step into a more authentic version of myself.”

Working alongside Joseline Hernandez came with lessons—some empowering, some hard-earned.

“Joseline showed me that loyalty looks different in professional spaces,” Andraya says. “I’ve learned to move with wisdom, not resentment, and to let lessons shape me, not harden me.”

In an industry where perception often outweighs truth, Andraya chose peace.

“I value peace, growth, and purpose over perception.”

Surviving the Internet

Transitioning from reality TV personality to recording artist meant facing criticism head-on.

“I don’t let negative comments consume me,” she says. “For every negative comment, there are so many more people who show me love and support.”

Still, releasing Sapphire Moon wasn’t easy.

“I was definitely nervous putting myself back out there,” she admits. “Knowing the judgment that can come from Joseline, the Zeus Network, and the internet in general.”

But the response surprised her.

“Seeing people genuinely connect with the words and show me love reminded me why I do this,” she says. “That support has given me all the inspiration I need to fully pour into the EP I’m working on next.”

Growing Beyond the Screen

She wants listeners to understand the woman behind the headlines.

She wants people to remember that she’s human.

“I have a heart. I feel deeply. I’ve made mistakes—some bad and some questionable—while following the wrong people at times.”

Still, she believes in growth.

“I’ve always been loyal, sometimes to a fault,” she admits. “But I truly believe everyone deserves the space to grow.”

That growth now looks like education and intention.

“For me, that growth looks like going back to school and doing music.”

People don’t have to agree with her journey—but she hopes they choose compassion.

“People don’t have to like me or support what I do,” she says. “But I hope they can respect my journey and choose not to spend their time spreading negativity.”