By: Jamie Steinberg
Q) Your music is often described as a little bit R&B and a little bit Afrobeats. How would you describe your sound?
A) I would describe my music as experimental, unique and moving. I would use those words because even though I represent myself as an RnB and Afrobeats artist, I love different music styles, and I love experimenting with the sound. I think that blending different music aspects together creates a truly unique sound.
Q) Who are some of your musical influences?
A) My music influences vocally are definitely Raye, Amy Winehouse and Nina Simone. I love their voices and their vocals techniques, so I look up to them as musicians.
Q) Talk about the story behind your new song “Kiss & Let Go.”
A) The story behind “Kiss & Let Go” is really about the time of your life when you just want to be free and independent in your own decisions. It’s about doing what your heart desires and not looking back.
Q) What do you think it is about the song that fans connect to?
A) I think that fans mostly connect to the concept of the song and the lyrical context of it. When they feel like it’s something they can relate to, they can connect to it as well. It’s truly an energy exchange between an artist and their listeners.
Q) How does the video for the track play into the message behind it?
A) I wanted the video to be empowering, flirty and sexy. I’ve created the video for “Kiss & Let Go” with Czech videographer Petr Silovsky and we had the same vision for it. I think that the video definitely represents me and “Kiss & Let Go.”
Q) What is your song writing process? Do you need music before you can create lyrics?
A) With the process, it really depends on my mindset in the moments and my level of inspiration. Usually, I need the beat only and on that I already create a melody and the lyrics. In general, music moves me a lot and I can feel the hook as soon as I hear the beat.
Q) How much of a hand do you have in the production of your music?
A) I never leave the whole production process only on my producers, I have some part in post-production and co-producing, which means that if I have a vision of how I want specific moments in the song to sound like, I share it with them. But I also love to give my producers free hand and let them feel it out for themselves. In case of “Kiss & Let Go,” my producer The Musa produced the whole track. I just gave him my vision in the beginning and then he produced our record.
Q) With “Kiss & Let Go” out now, is this a prelude to a full album or EP?
A) “Kiss & Let Go” will stay a record, but I have plans for an EP soon and I’m very excited about it. It will be a collaboration, and it also will be a completely different vibe from my other projects.
Q) Where are some of your favorite places to perform and what makes those locations so significant to you?
A) My most recent show was in Prague at Hard Rock Cafe. It was a very special event with Pinktober and Young Revolution label. I honestly loved the vibe of the show and the venue. It was very fun and I was truly grateful to be able to perform in Prague, which is also the city where I’m from.
Q) Who would you most like to collaborate with on a song in the future?
A) My dream collaboration is producer Timbaland. I have always admired his songs and his beats. I think it’s a great musicianship. So, I would be very happy to work with him in the future.
Q) What artist/musician are you currently listening to and why do you dig them?
A) Right now I really like to listen to RnB with a hint of funk. I really like Olivia Dean at the moment. I think her music and voice are amazing.
Q) What would you like to say to everyone who is a fan and supporter of you and your work?
A) For everyone who supports me and my music, I would just like to say thank you! They are the people that keep me going and motivate me the most. Seeing kind messages and their support is the biggest blessing and a great reminder of why I do what I do.
I love them all deeply and I’m very thankful.