How does songwriting help you tap into your inner strength?
Songwriting is therapeutic for me. It allows me to be transparent and speak freely.
What lessons did you learn from writing “Nothing”?
I learned that so many people have felt the same way. That is always a good feeling when people connect to the music.
How does standing up for yourself as a musician feed into your everyday life?
I apply standing up for myself as a musician the same way I approach standing up for myself in everyday life. It is important in music and in life to speak up for yourself and be true to who you are unapologetically.
How do you blow off steam after writing an emotional track like “Nothing”?
The songwriting process is the way I blow off steam. I let it all out when I am writing and recording a song.
In what ways does music help you contextualize the things that have happened to you?
Music helps me process the way I feel. It helps me put it into words.
Who do you hope “Nothing” inspires?
I hope it inspires anyone that has been through/or is going through it by letting them know it is ok to admit defeat. It is ok to be fed up and leave a relationship that no longer serves you. Music has helped me through so much- my goal is to do that for people.
Was the writing process for your single more of a cathartic release or a slow burn?
The writing process is always based on what I am feeling at that moment. Sometimes the music brings up stories or emotions that I have not thought about or felt in a while. I just let that guide me and trust in that process.
How does your vocal delivery impact the meaning of your lyrics?
Vocal delivery has a massive impact. How you say the words- sweet, soft, angry, etc. it drives the emotion of the song.
What music were you listening to at the time you wrote “Nothing”?
I listen to a lot of R&B, Rap, Country, and Gospel music. Lyrics and melody usually come to me when I hear the track. The music sets the tone for what I am going to say and how I am going to say it.
Does “Nothing” impact the next steps in your career and how you write music moving forward?
“Nothing” is one of the songs from my upcoming EP. Moving forward- I will continue to write from a place of honesty and share my journey in life and love.
