Interview
Exclusive Interview with Pop/Rap Artist Denae
Pop/rap singer-songwriter Tayler Denae, better known under her stage name Denae has recently released her latest collection of 5 tracks, the EP My Dark Place. We had a chance to chat with her about her new EP, upcoming projects, and more.
How does it link to your own personal story?
It’s a personal story for sure but most mental health stuff is right… I was actually in a moped accident about 5 years ago that caused some pretty horrible brain stuff, I lost my ability to play music or even talk for that matter.. and it caused some serious mental health stuff as well… It’s been a long road to recovery, but these were really the songs that got me through it. Whenever I’d feel like I didn’t want to be here, I’d just write about it.. turn it into something beautiful, and get excited and focused on the beautiful thing I had just created. Writing has always been my escape but now it’s becoming a way to make sense of everything. I’m hoping these songs can help some others too.
What were the challenges you faced while recording My Dark Place during the pandemic?
Honestly, I was really lacking the energy to pull myself out of depression which is ironic that that’s what the album is about. I’ve always struggled with mental health but the pandemic brought it to a new level. I’m a very DIY musician, we do everything ourselves… all my music videos, photos, writing, recording, mixing, mastering, marketing… you name it lol. The pandemic helped immensely in our productivity after all the songs were written cause we both just kind of put our heads down and finished the thing. And when I say we, I’m talking about my ride-or-die boyfriend Alex, oh and our 21 year old cat Tipsy but she doesn’t really do much.
Please talk us through your creative process when coming up with your new EP, and your vision to merge seemingly far apart genres into your sound?
I’ve always been obsessed with the energy from big EDM drops and the fast-paced lyrics and intricacies of rap and poetry. I grew up writing all genres so combining them to me felt pretty natural.
Would you like to collaborate with other artists? If yes, who would be your top 3?
Hundred percent! I’ve always wanted to write some lyrics with LewisCapaldi so the top three would be him, Noah Kahan, and FINNEAS (along with every other girl on the planet lol)
What’s some of the best advice you’ve got regarding your music? Is there anyone you consider a mentor?
The best advice I’ve ever gotten was to stop overthinking my genre… I struggled for 5 years chasing different genres.. and it wasn’t until my therapist said, I was maybe thinking of it too black and white, to just let it be what it’s going to be. The minute I did, the songs started essentially writing themselves. The EP is all about bringing a bit more realism to mental health and it’s funny that the biggest mentor on the EP has been my therapist.
What’s next for Denae?
I’m releasing a Stripped version of the EP at the end of June. I re-imagined all of these songs to be more folk-based acoustic songs.. sort of defying the genres even more – they are almost completely different sounds yet share the same story. After the ‘Stripped’ album comes out, I’ll be planning a West Coast mini-tour to play them all out live and meet some new faces!
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Artist Spotlight
HeIsTheArtist Opens Up about New EP, Faith and more!
Can you tell us a little about your musical background and how you got started in the industry?
Growing up, I was always in some type of choir and band. I didn’t take music seriously, however, until I was an adult, when a music producer from my hometown discovered me online singing covers for fun on my Instagram page. He loved what he heard and invited me to his studio to record a single (now titled “Honey”). The rest is history.
Your new EP, “Dreaming In Emerald City (Wicked Deluxe Edition),” is a tribute to two iconic films. What inspired you to create this project?
In recent years, musical movies have grown in popularity. That alone inspired me to create this project, which mixed the essence of my favorite two musical movies with R&B.
How do you infuse elements of Broadway and neo-soul into your music?
I was deliberate with the nostalgic instrumentation to give an old-school Broadway sound. I mixed in the Neo-Soul element with my soulful vocal delivery.
The theme of empathy and self-love is prominent in this EP. Can you speak more on the messages you hope to convey through your music?
This EP is about self-discovery (which is the theme of “The Wizard of Oz” as well). The EP takes you on a journey, from love of others to self-love. By the end of the EP, I hope listeners have a little more love to give in their hearts.
Your cover of Minnie Riperton’s “Lovin’ You” has gained a lot of attention. What made you choose this song and how did you put your own spin on it?
I chose “Lovin’ You” because it’s the epitome of earthy love songs. I put a spin on it by just being myself while still honoring the original.
The EP also includes a remix of your original song “Mi Amor.” Can you talk about the inspiration behind this song and its remixes?
The song itself was inspired by “The West Side Story” (which is why the lyrics are mostly in Spanish). The song is about falling in love in a world that often times breaks lovers apart.
The retro remixes were inspired by the 1989 musical movie “Teen Witch” where the main character had trouble finding love until she realized she always had the power to find love, she just had to find love within herself.
Your music has reached international success, particularly in the UK. How does it feel to have such a wide audience for your music?
It feels great that my music is reaching larger audiences. It shows that my God-fearing music is being embraced in a world that can be so heartless at times.
You have been described as a Christian R&B artist. Can you tell us about the role of faith in your music?
God is everything in my music. God is love, which is why every song I sing is about love.
Can fans expect any live performances or tours in support of this EP?
Yes, towards the summer, I will be doing various live performances. Stay posted to my social media for performance dates!
What can we expect from HeIsTheArtist in the future? Any upcoming projects or collaborations to look out for?
On May 10th I will be releasing a cover of “(At Your Best) You Are Love” by The Isley Brothers paired with a cinematic music video. I call this project “Dreaming In Emerald City 1.5” because it expands on the concepts that my EP “Dreaming In Emerald City” touched on.
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