Congrats on releasing your new EP, BLUR! How has the reception been so far?
Thanks, The reception’s been good. I got more support than I thought I would have. I also got more streams than I thought I’d get.
BLUR is an interesting title for an EP. What inspired the name and how does it relate to the music on the project?
In all honesty, I named it that because I just thought it sounded really cool but I also wanted people to perceive the title in their own way. There’s not a deep meaning behind it.I just wanted a cool and simple title.
Your EP features six tracks. Can you tell us a little bit about how you chose these particular songs and what inspired them?
All these songs are inspired by my own perspective and experiences with girls. I usually write what I truly go through or feel. I chose these songs because they’re cohesive.
Your sound has been described as a unique blend of R&B, electronic, and underground influences. What inspired you to explore this particular sound, and how did you go about crafting it on BLUR?
I just wanted to make that ultraviolet sound. What inspired me was how immerseful dark R&B and electronic music is. It really encapsulates the listener into a world of sound. It makes you feel a certain way and I wanted BLUR to be like looking into a portrait and feeling a part of that world.
Who are some of your biggest musical influences, and how have they impacted the music on BLUR?
Kendrick Lamar, Joey Badass, and Tyler are my biggest influences. I didn’t actually apply their influence into this project. I just focused more on my own sound and what I wanted to hear.
Your lyrics on BLUR touch on themes of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery. Can you share some of the personal experiences that inspired these songs?
I’m glad you noticed that. I’ve seen love from different angles. Sometimes I see it as psychological attachment. Sometimes I see it as self-fulfillment. It just differs depending on the situation. I did experience a toxic relationship and that kinda inspired my outlook on these songs. I’ve also been a spectator of others relationships. When you’re on the outside looking in, you can really see how humans complicate things. Most of us are traumatized looking to feed our idea of self.
Walk us through your creative process for BLUR. How did you approach writing and recording the songs?
I recorded all these songs in my bedroom. I usually record before I write something. I need to hear myself so I can know what I really wanna do. It’s kinda like painting. You wanna pick the colors before you apply them.
BLUR has a range of moods and tempos, from upbeat to introspective. Can you share how you balanced these elements to create a cohesive project?
I wanted to add depth to it. I wanted to have a story. I wanted to give people something to follow. Most music is fast food right now. I wanted to make layers that fused together well.
Are there any specific instruments or production techniques that you incorporated on BLUR that you're particularly proud of?
I’m proud of the mixing and mastering. I’m told that my mixing is good but I used to think it had to be perfect. I do think the master has to be perfect though.
Have you had a chance to perform any of the songs from BLUR live yet? What has that experience been like?
I haven’t performed anything yet. I’d love to though. I just need my clout up, I don’t even know who to reach out to for shows.
What do you hope listeners take away from your music, and what message do you hope to convey through your lyrics and sound on BLUR?
I hope they can get lost in it. I want them to love it. For the lyrics on this project, I want people to accept vulnerability and introspection. It’s okay to open up and show people what’s in your mind. I think we need more in-depth artists anyway.
Have you collaborated with any other artists on this EP, or are there any artists you'd like to collaborate with in the future?
I haven’t collaborated with anyone on this EP but I do wanna collaborate with more people in the future. I wanna work with Wasteey Monroe, his energy is crazy. I also wanna work with Will Cherry, he sent me a beat a few months ago.
How do you balance promoting your music online with maintaining your privacy and personal life?
I just take it one day at a time. Can’t wait ‘til the day I don’t need a 9 to 5.
What are your future plans for your music and creative endeavors, and where do you see your sound evolving in the future?
I think I’m gonna start rapping more than singing. This project was very melodic and I sang a lot but I wanna bring more energy into the next one. I’m dropping an EP in May. It’s just rap, no R&B.
Finally, what's one thing you hope your fans know about you and your music after listening to BLUR?
I want them to know that I’m not an NPC and I wanna give them something good and new. I hope they’re waiting for the next release.