Aja Cruz better known by 3onawav is an up and coming artist based out of South Philly. Below she answers a list of pre-sent questions that summarize a glimpse of who she is as an artist and as an artist, what she represents, the inspiration of her sound, and many more.
Let us know about yourself.
First and foremost my name is Aja Cruz. I was born and raised in South Philadelphia, and started songwriting around the age of eight so i’ve been writing for a while but didn’t start recording songs until I was sixteen.
Where are you representing and why is it so important to you?
I feel as if I represent people more than a place because i’m able to sit here and put into words the things that they can’t even say. I think that’s what’s most important to me, when someone hears your music and they’re like “they must know my life”. In the end it really shows that we’re not all that different and music really has the power to express that.
How would you describe your music to somebody?
Very versatile, I feel as though I can and have yet to really go so many places with my music. I promise whatever it is it’s a vibe.
What keeps your current audience listening and why should people start listening?
I think my current audience just simply knows potential and recognizes the places I could really take it with the music and my brand period. If you haven’t tuned in yet I highly suggest you do because I haven’t even reached my peak yet and i’m already going so crazy.
Who inspires you for your sound?
Since seven/eight years old i’ve always appreciated Frank Ocean, Drake, and The Weeknd’s sound and how they were able to switch it up effortlessly. Those three might be my biggest inspirations.
Who do you listen to on a regular basis?
I’d have to say Tory Lanez, Vory, and PND. That’s like the everyday go to.
Do you have any collaborating artists that you’ve been working with?
Me and my brother Spritelee might have something in the works real soon. I’ve also been collaborating with this new sound from New Zealand named Somber, that’s gonna go crazy. Other than that I’ve been hoping to collaborate with other Philly artists like Brygreatah and Fh Snoop.
What platform can people reach your content on the most conveniently?
Right now you can always reach all my content on Soundcloud, but this year anything I drop is hitting Soundcloud and Apple Music.
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 would have to say “Hero” out of all songs I think that might be the one with the most meaning which makes it stand out. But right now i’d have to say my “Ridin Remix” and “Back & Forth” are the tracks that’ll get you hooked.
What do you think is the most important aspect of music as a concept, personally and objectively?
“Is it relatable ?” That’s one of the biggest aspects music should have. Like I said before your audience should feel as if you almost know what they’re going through or how they feel. Other than that I think versatility is another important aspect. You just have to be able to connect with other people and go outside of comfort zones.
How do these aspects find their way into your music style?
My music style is all about versatility and being able to switch up and still relate on all levels.
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?
When people randomly write me about how they listen to this song every morning or play my music everyday, that’s always an outstanding moment. It forces me to realize that this is what i’m doing it for, and even if I feel underrated and slept on, those are the things that keep me going and they don’t even know it.
How has your experience in the industry been thus far?
Being an independent artist is always twice the work, I don’t expect anything less, but having a team around you that believes in what you do just as much as you do if not more makes it just that easier.
Can you tell us anything about future projects? Anything that people can look forward to coming from you?
I’m dropping a project just for the Summer sometime soon, and coming even crazier with visuals, singles, clothing, etc. Just tune in and join the wav.
Tell us a bit about your newest project and what we can expect from it.
You can definitely expect to be blasting my new project, with your windows down, vibing. No bag music because we save that for the Winter.
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?
I appreciate Nefarious Supply even coming through with this interview. Definitely tune in, you don’t want to miss anything.
Big shout out to 3onawav for agreeing to the interview with us, you can find her music via her Soundcloud above as well Apple Music, you can also follow her on her Instagram. To stay up to date with content coming from Nefarious Supply you can follow us on Instagram, Twitter, as well as like us on Facebook and Subscribe to our Youtube.