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Where are you from, and how does your current location influence
your style of music?

I was born and raised in Chicago. Growing up in Chicago I’ve met and always been exposed to so many different kinds of people and different kinds of music. That’s translated in my music. For example, I wouldn’t label myself as a rap artist but I love hip-hop because  I’ve been exposed to that a lot and I love to add sprinkles of it in my music. Another thing is that a lot of people in Chicago have parties where they perform their original songs and I love going to those because I get inspired by everyone around me and I get  to meet so many new artists. Being in this city I’ve always been inspired by the people I meet daily and the music that I hear everywhere I go.

Q.

What and/or who was your main motivation for deciding to delve into
music as a passion and what are your daily drives for such a career.

I’ve always had a love for music and liked to sing but I never thought of it as something I could pursue. I currently go to an art high school and I major in visual arts. When I got there I just thought that I wanted to become a visual artist and was just set on that until I met people there who made music themselves and that really inspired me. I’ve always been a very shy person and usually kept to myself but my mom convinced me to message one of them and that was the moment I realized that I wanted to try making my own music too. So my first step towards that goal was performing a song for the Hispanic heritage showcase at my school and before I knew it, two people from my school named Victor and Calvin (also known as VICTOR! and happybirthdaycalvin) invited me to record with them in a studio! After recording that song I fell in love with the process of making music and knew that was what I wanted to do. A couple weeks later I put out my first song “October” on SoundCloud and then things took off from there.

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Can you describe the type of music that you make? What
differentiates your music from others?

I don’t like to define the music I make in terms of sound but if I had to describe it I would say that it’s kind of a smooth jazzy Sade and Norah Jones vibe but with sprinkles of alternative, contemporary R&B, and even hip hop. I’m currently working on my first project (an EP) right now, which has a galactic vibe to it- and as I was producing it, I felt as though it sounded like what I imagine outer space to sound like.

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Who do you draw inspiration from? Any specific names? Any different genres?

I draw inspiration from so many people; probably from almost everyone I listen to. But the top people I would say I draw inspiration from are: Solange, Chloe x Halle, Ravyn Lenae, Lorde, Charlotte Dos Santos, Kali Uchis, NAO, Frank Ocean, Raveena, and Erykah Badu. I think my music as of now is an Alternative R&B sound but I also like to draw inspiration from jazz, rap/hip hop, pop, house and even different genres of world music.

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As of right now who are your favorite artists or producers to work with? Are there artists that you would want to collaborate in the near future.

Deryk G., Jaden Isiah, VICTOR!, happybirthdaycalvin, and smba. They are all young and such talented artists and producers and I’m so grateful to have worked with all of them!If I could collab with any artist it right now it would be Joao Gilberto.
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Where do you want to see yourself in 5 years as an artist?

In 5 years from now I want to have multiple albums out and a visual album out as well. Also I really, really hope to be touring, im so excited about that. My main goal is to have inspired others and reached out to a wider audience outside of Chicago. Also, I hope to be on the 3rd season of “Children of Color”- a film series I’m working on with my mom that teaches children about their feelings and thinking while showcasing cultural diversity. I’m so excited because I will be the lead and doing the music for the series, which is an international sound.

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What are some of the big goals you have for 2019 and beyond, any
big named artists you are excited to work with?

In 2019 my goal is to finish the EP I’m working on now and improve with my production. I am currently teaching myself to produce and after making the beats for my EP I felt more and more inspired to grow in that area. After working on my first solo EP, I definitely plan on collabing with people or even just doing features in the meantime. Beyond 2019 I want to release my debut album and expand the film series as well. I also plan on touring and incorporating my visual arts in my music in any way possible.

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Anything you want us to promote specifically?

The Aries music video that is out on YouTube  and the song (Aries by Sól) which is out on all streaming services and soundcloud now!