Just Stef – Miss U Miss Me

By starrymag | November 3, 2021

By: Jamie Steinberg

 

 

 

 

Q) How would you describe your sound?

A) I would say it’s pop. I grab a lot of inspiration from Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, and Dua Lipa. Something that makes me feel good; the feel good songs

 

Q) Who are some of your musical influences?

A) Some of my musical influences would be Ariana Grande, Charlie Puth, and Dua Lipa. I like creating/writing music that other people can relate to even if the concept of the song might differentiate with the sound of the song itself. So, it could be a sad concept and have the song be uptempo and dancey.

 

Q) Talk about the story behind your new song “Miss U Miss Me.” 

A) You’re broken up with someone and you miss them constantly thinking about the times you were together never knowing if they actually feel the same way about you as you do them. I chose this record because at one point in my life it’s happened before, and I felt like many people could relate to it especially during the times we’re in now of not being able to see who we want.

 

Q) What do you think it is about the songs that fans connect to?

A) I honestly think everyone has had a moment where they think about that one person they’re no longer with and they miss them. You never know if they do but you reminisce on the past even if it may hurt sometimes. I miss you, you miss me.

 

Q) How does the video for the track play into the message behind it? 

A) The video shows what I did when I was missing that person and having basically no self-control: letting my emotions get the best of me. I knocked on their door to see if they were home, reminisced about the times we were together. I break in and trash the place, wanting more and not getting enough because I really didn’t know if they missed me and the end? Just a little cliffhanger.

 

Q) You translated the song into Spanish as well. Why was that so important to you?

A) My family is from Argentina. Even though I was born in the U.S, I want to dive into Spanish music and the Latin side. Spanish was my first language and it’s the way I communicate with my family who live here and in Argentina. It’s another side of me I wish for everyone to see

 

Q) What is your song writing process? Do you need music before you can create lyrics?

A) I personally love listening to the production of the song first or whatever we are building and vibe it out to see what feelings I get from it. Then would come the concept of the song and start some random vocals to see what fits. Sometimes I can also be jamming in the car and come up with random lyrics or melodies and maybe start something from there. I don’t necessarily need the music to be there when I begin writing but it depends how it goes. It can be either or.

 

Q) How much of hand do you have in the production of your music?

A) As an artist I think it’s important to have your hand in the whole process including the production. The songs have to fit who you are and how you feel. I feel like fans will know when it’s not authentic and that’s why it’s important for me to be involved in the process.

 

Q) Will there be a full album or EP coming in the near future?

A) I’m currently in the studio working on new music. In the near future fans can expect an EP.

 

Q) Who would you most like to collaborate with on a song in the future?

A) I would love to collaborate with Charlie Puth. I think he’s a musical genius and I pull a lot of inspiration from his music to mine. He’s insane so it would be incredible to collab with him in the future.

 

Q) What album/band are you currently listening to and why do you dig them?

A) I am currently listening to Billie Eilish’s new album. Because I’m on TikTok, I hear a lot about new music that comes out and I’ve used some of her new songs to do my TikToks, so I loved going back and checking on the other songs on the album.

 

Q) You’ve blown up on TikTok! What are some tips you would give to people just starting out on the app?

A) Honestly, do you. Make the weird face expressions, make the jokes, laugh, sing, do whatever you want to do and don’t let negative comments dictate what to post. I struggled in the beginning with people who just didn’t like my content or thought I had to look a certain way until I decided to just do it. Do what makes you happy.

 

Q) You are a part of social media. Why is that such an important way for you to connect with your fans?

A) Well, my fans are from all over the world, and I love being able to talk to them. When I was going through hard times in my life and felt alone, they were the ones there for me. I think it’s incredible that I am able to meet and speak to them online. It’s like long distance friendship: that’s why I always call them besties

 

Q) What would you like to say to everyone who is a fan and supporter of you and your work?

A) I just want to say that I love them and that I’m so, so thankful. They have no idea how much they’ve been there for me and still are when I feel like life can be a little overwhelming. They are my home when life gets a little crazy, so I am so grateful for them. They help me understand what I never was able to see in myself, so I want to do the same for them.