What’s a defining moment that shaped you as an artist?
One of the biggest defining moments for me was deciding to take my music seriously and actually start putting my work out. Before that, a lot of things were just ideas in my head. Once I started recording, releasing music, and seeing people actually listen, it made me realize that this is something I really want to pursue. It also taught me that being an artist isn’t just about making music, it’s about staying consistent even when the numbers aren’t where you want them to be.
When was the first time that you felt like your work was appreciated?
It was when I started seeing people actually listen to my music and interact with it. Even small things, like somebody telling me they liked a song, sharing it, or coming back to listen again, meant a lot to me. When you’re creating something from your own experiences and putting it out for people to hear, that kind of response lets you know that the music is connecting with somebody.
What do you consider your best work? Why?
“Isolate” is my best work because it’s about life and the things we go through on a daily basis. It talks about the struggles, the pressure, the emotions and the moments when you feel you have to deal with everything on your own. Sometimes you can be around people and still feel alone or misunderstood. I wanted the song to capture those real life experiences and emotions that a lot of people go through but don’t always talk about.
When people engage with your work, what do you want them to get out of it?
I want people to feel something. Whether they’re relating to the lyrics, the mood, the struggle, the confidence, or just the energy of the song, I want them to be able to connect with it in their own way. Music has always been something people can use to express things they can’t always say, and I want my music to have that kind of impact.
Are there recurring themes in your work? If so, why do you keep coming back to those themes and how do you approach them differently each time?
Definitely. A lot of my music comes back to real life, ambition, struggle, money, lifestyle, emotions, and trying to make something out of yourself. Those are things I experience and think about, so naturally they come through in my music. I don’t want to tell the exact same story every time though. I try to approach those themes from different experiences and different emotions, so the music can continue to evolve as I do.
