By: Malasha Parker
Photo By Mikayla LoBosso
Q) You are a multifaceted artist that plays a variety of instruments. When making music, what comes first in the process and what comes last?
A) It usually starts with a feeling or a melody! I’ll grab a guitar or sit at the piano and just vibe. From there I build everything around it. The last thing is locking in the details like additional production, layers and making sure it really feels like me.
Q) You are set to perform “Color Rosa” for the first time in front of an audience. Describe the kind of stage performance you have put together for the occasion?
A) I’m really excited because it’s my first time performing “Color Rosa” in front of a live audience. I’m going for a super intimate vibe but still powerful, live instruments and also I have some surprises. I’m performing a few covers I know people will recognize and I’m really just hoping to emotionally connect with the audience!
Q) Your music is doused in romantic tones and soft contemporary rock instrumentals that mesh so well with your vocals. How do you manage to present such a soft yet powerful vibe in your songs?
A) I think it comes from being honest. I’m only eighteen years old, so I’m still growing and learning, but I lean into my emotions and keep things soft and vulnerable but with intention. “Color Rosa” definitely has some rock elements, but I’ve been experimenting with a lot of different sounds that feel like me.
Q) Latin music is so vibrant and can be showcased through many different sounds. What have been your favorite reactions from fans that feel seen by your music?
A) When someone tells me that they felt seen or that my music helped them through something, that’s everything to me. It makes me feel like I’m doing something right.
Q) You have collaborated with Becky G on “TODO.” What was it like being able to work and collaborate with her?
A) It was honestly such a special experience. She really gave big sister vibes, super supportive, super sweet and very real. I learned a lot from her just being in that space together.
Q) You are still in the early years of your career, what other artists would you love to collaborate with?
A) There’s so many artists I’d love to work with, especially people who aren’t afraid to experiment and be themselves. Right now, I’m really inspired by artists who mix genres and just create unafraid. For example, the incredible artists also involved in SXSW like Bruno Caleb, Selines and Eddy jay! I’d love to collab with Humbe or Latin Mafia, Karol G and Rosalia are big ones for me!
Q) With “Color Rosa” out now, is this a prelude to a full EP or album?
A) Potentially, you’ll have to wait and see… I have so much uniquely me music coming, so this is just the beginning.
Q) What does it mean to you to be able to perform at SXSW?
A)It means a lot, especially at my age. Being eighteen years old and getting to perform at SXSW feels like a big moment for me. I just really am grateful and excited to share my music.
Q) Who are some artists you are looking forward to seeing perform while you’re at SXSW?
A) Honestly, I’m excited to see a little bit of everything. I love discovering new artists and just being inspired by different sounds while I’m there.
Q) Will you be announcing anything or singing any surprise songs on your SXSW stage?
A) I definitely have some surprises… like I said, some covers people will know y of course “Color Rosa” live for the first time. I’m excited.
Q) What would you like to say to the fans and supporters of you and your work? Thank you.
A) Gracias por todo el amor y por creer en mí desde tan temprano. We’re just getting started and I can’t wait to keep growing with you guys. 💗✨