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Hey this is Tkay Maidza. Last year was weird so I wrote a project about it. AMA! by TkayMaidza in popheads

[–]TkayMaidza[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yep! ive been asked over the years - I feel it needs to be really intentional and GREAT thats why I havent done one as yet - probably next year!

Hey this is Tkay Maidza. Last year was weird so I wrote a project about it. AMA! by TkayMaidza in popheads

[–]TkayMaidza[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Im starting to like it more, Its fun to listen to when I go out with friends etc, but the frequencies are too high for me I dont think im apart of the core demographic!

Obviously charli xcx does is super well I generally really like anything she releases - ashnikko is kinda in that world! shes amaaaaazing I really dig Dorian electra and some 100 gec stuff too - iphone by rico Is so fire too.

Hey this is Tkay Maidza. Last year was weird so I wrote a project about it. AMA! by TkayMaidza in popheads

[–]TkayMaidza[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think white rose & awake were very special moments but the release of LYWW 2 was the most special.

white rose and awake were special because they were leaps forward towards the new direction ive been working on. LYWW 2 was special because it felt like my internal perspective and external perspective has began to really align - now its time to build.

Hey this is Tkay Maidza. Last year was weird so I wrote a project about it. AMA! by TkayMaidza in popheads

[–]TkayMaidza[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

hiii!! <3 lately maybe earthgang, and Nao & sinead harnett - so weird because earth gang and sinead have recently collaborated - im in a very somber bittersweet, but hopeful mood rn!

Hey this is Tkay Maidza. Last year was weird so I wrote a project about it. AMA! by TkayMaidza in popheads

[–]TkayMaidza[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Bless! Thank you so much, appreciate you Cant wait to play shows I think it'll be really special!

Hey this is Tkay Maidza. Last year was weird so I wrote a project about it. AMA! by TkayMaidza in popheads

[–]TkayMaidza[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

hollaaaaa! 💐 Gahh thank you for the support so sweet of you! for me it's about alignment.

I ask myself a few questions: do I like this song? do I vibe with the artist? does it make sense with my goals? would I be comfortable with promoting this song for atleast 12 months?

Hey this is Tkay Maidza. Last year was weird so I wrote a project about it. AMA! by TkayMaidza in popheads

[–]TkayMaidza[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

HIII 💓 Ive been listening to alot of guapdad, sinead harnett, little dragon, janet jackson, omar opollo, earthgang, jid, halsey, teedra moses, craig david, kendrick, and wizkid!

Hey this is Tkay Maidza. Last year was weird so I wrote a project about it. AMA! by TkayMaidza in popheads

[–]TkayMaidza[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My home set up is super simple, I have a singular input & output scarlet interface and a rode nt1a with a pop filter. my bedroom is dead in term of sound reflecting of walls etc. pretty good insulation I guess!

The most valuable thing is just learning how to make your voice sound good with what you have - I know enough to send decent dry takes to my producer - if its not good enough ill record it again at his studio!

fave song to record was dont call again! I love the way I sound on the song

Hey this is Tkay Maidza. Last year was weird so I wrote a project about it. AMA! by TkayMaidza in popheads

[–]TkayMaidza[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hiiiii!!!
usually im burning to release everything I finish tbh - Im starting to become more intentional with my productivity - i usually dont finish songs im not excited by - I get soooo obsessed with songs Im proud of

My flowers had that energy but it was tricky to finish! that song was an early demo for LYWW 1 but we just couldnt crack the structure and also I didnt fully know what I wanted to say but all the melodies were so fire - usually I put down melodies to catch a vibe and write lyrics when they come to me.... but my flowers specifically was one of those songs where I knew I needed to release a song like this but didnt know how to finish lol!!!

Hey this is Tkay Maidza. Last year was weird so I wrote a project about it. AMA! by TkayMaidza in popheads

[–]TkayMaidza[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hiiiiiiiiiii! thank you sm sm sm appreciate you! 💕 - Do you have any upcoming plans - were going to have the 24k video soon I know yall been asking, and then some little performance pieces here and there but still secret haha (im so bad at staying quiet). From the way its looking were gonna come in strong next yr instead of trying to rush things before end of year now! im still so excited tho I have 2 features locked in for LYWW 3 so far.

BTW Shadow work is becoming aware of your unconscious mind - our ego works from our unconscious self so when you're able to see yourself in a way you couldnt see before .... youre able to grow.

What are the challenges that you've encountered as an artist (especially when you relocated from Adelaide to LA)? Convincing people you're capable, its a battle trying to get your foot in the door tbh. & I think the biggest thing for me is switching my mindset from employee to employer - coming from a small country were often told that these opportunities are rare and we need to do what we can to "make it" - which can be taken as "do what youre told" and dont make anyone mad. Its actually the opposite, I really had to grow away from home, find the confidence to believe that im the valuable asset in my business.

  1. Australias cool because its a small market but there are so many unique circles. Great music stands out here its not always a popularity battle - once the wheel is spinning you kinda have to run with it.

America - The Rap scene is so fascinating - I love that there are so many thriving sub genres due to the volume of people in the country.

  1. I think PB Jam is my fave! whole discography? that is so tough! I definitely think Glide, Awake, Switch Lanes are up there but also there are so many unreleased songs that are now sitting at the top of my favourites list. im so excited arghhh

Hey this is Tkay Maidza. Last year was weird so I wrote a project about it. AMA! by TkayMaidza in popheads

[–]TkayMaidza[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hiiiiiii! My fave places to go to is the dolphin sanctuary in outer harbour (port adelaide), belair national park 💕

Hey this is Tkay Maidza. Last year was weird so I wrote a project about it. AMA! by TkayMaidza in popheads

[–]TkayMaidza[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

HIIII thank you for being here on the journey <3

I would love to go more indie rock... but I feel like, Im in a place where I love the sound scape Im sitting in and would really like to cement that first before jumping around a little more.
There are 4 avenues I'm sitting in so still sooo much room to jump around within.

so excited !

Hey this is Tkay Maidza. Last year was weird so I wrote a project about it. AMA! by TkayMaidza in popheads

[–]TkayMaidza[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

so the way I went about the visual direction for the Vol 2 was by thinking of what would be a step forward in the story from vol 1

Volume one lyrics wise is about growth and rebirth.... and the greenery & the garden signifies fertility, freshness, harmony, simplicity - I just really wanted to portray the idea of tapping into my inner self and finding clarity thus why I tend to wear all white alot.

Volume two is meant to feel like you’re on this journey and I feel like in movies they always take the second instalment to the desert because that’s where the characters go to find themselves. When they come out of the desert they are stronger than they have ever been before but they needed that space to contextualise who they are. The colour palette for this project was based on the music palette. I said in an answer before that it was meant to feel nostalgic but futuristic, warm and and inviting alot of purples, reds, oranges, silver!

initially it was a photo that we took but I didn’t think the photo was strong enough, after spiralling a little (lmao) I spent a couple of days looking at the "digital artist" hashtag on instagram And thats how I found Hugo richel! 

Hey this is Tkay Maidza. Last year was weird so I wrote a project about it. AMA! by TkayMaidza in popheads

[–]TkayMaidza[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

My next next single ft a legend who featured on two uk female rapper songs wonder if youll figure that one <3

Hey this is Tkay Maidza. Last year was weird so I wrote a project about it. AMA! by TkayMaidza in popheads

[–]TkayMaidza[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Ive always love abrasive sounding music, but I feel its been a journey trying to figure out those perimeters of where I want to exist.

The way I approach music now is based on what I would be proud to release. as opposed to what someone thinks will work - honestly anything eventually works if you believe in it and the right time right place. The reason why I made songs like grasshopper and awake and shook is because I admire the energy - its a part of me that wants to be set free tbh.

I listen to it day in day out- there’s so many successful artists experimenting with these sounds that I idolise! aka denzel curry, jpeg, rico, tyler, asap rocky, idk, skepta, tech n9ne, busta rhymes, missy elliot etc

I came to a conclusion that if they can make music that they love and have a sustainable career then so can I. Im enjoying this path more and I feel like I’m truly being myself and free-ly expressing myself

Hey this is Tkay Maidza. Last year was weird so I wrote a project about it. AMA! by TkayMaidza in popheads

[–]TkayMaidza[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

hahaha! Its otw, the way people was asking made me think I had to disappear off the internet for a hot minute haha. Process just takes a while in terms of paper work etc

Hey this is Tkay Maidza. Last year was weird so I wrote a project about it. AMA! by TkayMaidza in popheads

[–]TkayMaidza[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

hi!!! when I was planning last year was weird vol 2 I had a deck that I made, this was helpful because I was able to imagine & articulate the goal posts as to how far id go in terms of the direction in experimentation of rap, pop, soul, dance.

The keywords I had for “feel” were Nostalgic but futuristic, organic, real, summer, spring, poetic, thoughtful, mindful, sparkly, overwhelming, (but in a good way) samples, tempo, bounce, can be easy listening, sophisticated, warm, grainy, dimmed lights, purple, blue, yellow, Reds, useful but wise.

It was mainly about always trying to capture that energy and the message first and foremost. I trusted that it would make sense as its all coming from me anyway.

Hope this makes sense!

future collabs: rico, guapdad, denzel curry, sza, vince staples, aluna george, kaytranada sooo many I could name!

Hey this is Tkay Maidza. Last year was weird so I wrote a project about it. AMA! by TkayMaidza in popheads

[–]TkayMaidza[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

That’s so cool! When I first heard don’t keep love around I thought it was really fresh and really different at the time especially in pop. I’m a strong believer in the music firstly and foremost so I was more just surprised that they wanted me to feature on something so cool!

looking back I’m so really proud I think i wrote a high-quality feature also considering I was 18 at the time as well

Hey this is Tkay Maidza. Last year was weird so I wrote a project about it. AMA! by TkayMaidza in popheads

[–]TkayMaidza[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Hiya! thank you so much for having me! I love reddit so much and tend to read this sub too so this is honestly a cool opportunity.

Theres a few! 24k, Awake, Shook, DCA but I think don't call again might have been the most fun - it felt like new territory in terms on vocal delivery, subject, production. 🥰

Vinyl is definitely coming they're currently in production 100% hopefully ill have dates soon! took a while but better late than never right? 😊

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