Serena Isioma is an up and coming artist in the music scene. With her insanely catchy vibe and

her incredible voice, is rising up in the scene and becoming very prominent. Serena’s new Song

“Mystery Boy”, can prove as a testament to her talent and she is definitely an artist we see

blowing up.

Q: Let us know about yourself. Where were you born, what has your life been like up to this

point?

I was born in Chicago but I can’t say I’m from there. I’ve bounced around different

Chicagoland suburbs and have had to stay across the world in London and Lagos, Nigeria for

extended periods of time. Now I live in a suburb just outside of Los Angelos. I’ll be moving to

Chicago this summer. I don’t want to get too deep into my personal life yet for legal and

personal reasons. Just know my life has not and will never be normal.

Q: How would you describe your music to somebody? What keeps your current audience

listening and why should people start listening?

My sound a combination of alternative pop and hip hop. All of my songs sound different

except of their similar themes of love, loss, or temptation. That’s just the phase I’m in right

now. It’s crazy because almost all of my listeners are dudes. There are videos of people

jumping/moshing to my soft ass music and it makes me so happy. People listen to me

because they crave something new and authentic. Industry plants are giving people a

headache. At least with me they know every beat, lyric, and mix was made or chosen by me

(and my beat selection is always fire).

Q: Where are you representing and why is it so important to you?

I don’t like to say I represent a place because I don’t think I’ve lived anywhere long enough

to represent it. What I will say is that there are multiple young black girls and queer kids who

follow me on social media. We message each other as often as possible. I wish there were

people like me when I was growing up. That’s why it’s important for me to respond the

people who fuck with me and show them love. I am not a role model but it’s cool to know I

inspire others.

Q: Who inspires you for your sound? Who do you listen to on a regular basis?

Nobody expects this every time I say it but XXXTentacion is my favorite artist. I fell in love

with how his mixes capture his emotions and I try to replicate that. Other than him, my song

selection is bi-polar. I have my chill shit like Michael Seyer, The Internet, Cuco, and

HOMESHAKE. Then I have my ignorant shit like Playboi Carti, Warhol.ss, 1TakeJay,

NOLANBEROLLIN, and the list goes on.

Q: If you had a top 5 list of artists right now that you listen to, who would be on that list? (You can pick underground or main stream artists!)

Oh man this is low-key hard! Top 5? This isn’t in order 5 last artists on my Spotify are

Canaan Lopez, Alfie Templeman, Chloe x Halle, Supa Bwe, and (old) Young Thug.

Q: Do you have any collaborating artists that you’ve been working with? Is there anybody you would have as a feature or collaborate with on a future project?

I normally work with myself. Other than that, me and my homie Caption collaborate on a

lot of music. That’s one of my best friends. There’s this producer in New York named Frankis

and singer named Myles Cameron who I’ve been internet friends with for years. We work

together sometimes. I’m unofficially in this group called Unnamed Mafia. The unofficial

leader is OchoWithTheSauce. I’m saying “unofficial” because we don’t have our shit together

(yet). Nevertheless, I’m always down to collaborate with talented people.

Q: What platform can people reach your content on the most conveniently? What albums and

songs do you already have out that people should listen to?

All of them! You can find my music on all platforms and you should just listen to all of

them.

Q: Is there any one song that you’ve made that stands out from the rest? Any songs that people

should listen to that will get people hooked?

I’ve been told that my songs get stuck in people’s head quickly. If you want to dance, peep

“Mystery Boy.” If you’re really trying to be in your feelings, I suggest “Breathe”. If you’re

trying to chill, listen to “In My Head.”

Q: Do you have an outstanding moment since you got into the music industry that makes you

realize how important it is to make music like this? If so what would that be?

One person messaged me saying that my music made them feel again. I understand what

it’s like to feel numb; to feel nothing at all. That sounds emo as hell but it’s true. If something

that I created has the power to drag someone out of that state, then I’m doing something

right.

Q: How has your experience in the industry been thus far?

This industry has tried to bring me up then destroy me. I was supposed to be an industry

plant. Thank God I know how to read a contract. There are a few blogs that hated me because

of some outlandish shit I did when I was like 16. Now it’s two years later and they’re writing

about me. Something I really want/need is a manager. If any managers are reading this, help

your girl out.

Q: Can you tell us anything about future projects? Anything that people can look forward to

coming from you?

Expect a lot of content from my company Island Presents. Expect different music. Expect to

see me everywhere.

Q: Tell us a bit about your newest song and what we can expect from it.

“Mystery Boy” is the story of a girl who moves away from her boyfriend just to find out

that there are some other girls who think it’s a good idea to shoot their shot while she’s

away. He doesn’t know it yet, but Yung Water’s verse is basically the guy being like “Damn, I

just fell in love with this new girl even though my main girl is away.” The story’s kind of

fucked up but so is life so here you go.

Q: Do you have any last thoughts before the end of the interview? Any message you really want

to get out to the people and your fans?

Go listen to “Mystery Boy.” Follow me on Instagram @thekidsisland. Follow

@islandpresents. I love you. Peace out.

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