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Ria Mae on her big break in music

Ria Mae paid to publish her own release and got signed by Sony.
Candy and Ria Mae at 2016 CBC Music Festival in Toronto.

After knocking on every door and getting a "no", Halifax singer-songwriter Ria Mae put her own money where her mouth is and paid to put out her own release. 

Sony heard it. They loved it. They signed her.

Candy caught up with Ria Mae at the CBC Music Festival in Toronto, where she performed last weekend. 

Watch the music video for Ria Mae's breakout hit, "Gold":