Exclusive Interview With Jaydie

This magnificent new song, “Forest Air,” which was written and produced by creative force Jaydie, is a breath of, ironically, fresh air that beautifully captures the feeling of releasing emotions that have been tangled up in a busy mind. Jaydie was moved by the ideas that were emerging in the most naturalistic of settings after practicing the renowned Wim Hoff breathing technique with her uncle at the botanical gardens on the Sunshine Coast. Her talented producer Nyssa Ray Recordings expertly brought the idea to life by transforming her ideas into lyrics and gentle melodies. The result was a smooth, rich, lavish, and laid-back R&B hit. Check out the exclusive interview below:

1. Can you tell us a bit about where you come from and how it all got started?

JAYDIE: I live on the beautiful Sunshine Coast in Australia and have been performing pretty much since I could walk. After exploring the different elements of performing arts when I was younger, I discovered that my true passion was singing and have pursued that ever since.

2. Did you have any formal training or are you self-taught?

JAYDIE: I began singing lessons when I was 9 years old and continued for five years. A few years later, I got my first guitar, had a couple of lessons, and proceeded to teach myself so that I could perform solo gigs. I am constantly striving to learn more and more so that I can keep improving and creating more music!

3. What do you feel are the key elements in your music that should resonate with listeners, and how would you personally describe your sound?

JAYDIE: I feel like I have many key elements within my music. I believe that people will resonate with the messages I portray through the lyrics the most, as I write based on how I am feeling or what I am going through at the time, and many will experience similar emotions throughout their life. I believe my sound is very eclectic and could be described as easy listening, energetic and sometimes soulful with hints of ethereal.

4. For most artists, originality is first preceded by a phase of learning and, often, emulating others. What was this like for you? How would you describe your own development as an artist and music maker, and the transition towards your own style, which is known as eclectic?

JAYDIE: I feel like I am in a discovery phase with my styles of music. The album I have coming out has multiple different styles including rnb, pop, new age, blues and reggae. When an idea for a song comes to my mind, I always ask myself, “What genre do I want this song to be?” That’s one of my favorite parts about the creative process.

5. Do you feel that your music is giving you back just as much fulfillment as the amount of work you are putting into it or are you expecting something more, or different in the future?

JAYDIE: Absolutely! Life is constantly teaching us lessons so even when there are times where I feel like “it’s not giving back” as much as I’d like, I remind myself that if i’m not satisfied, then there is more room to grow.

6. Could you describe your creative processes? How do you usually start, and go about shaping ideas into a completed song? Do you usually start with a tune, a beat, or a narrative in your head? And do you collaborate with others in this process?

JAYDIE:

My creative process changes from song to song. Sometimes I start with the tune, sometimes with lyrics and no tune and sometimes with just an idea for a song or title. It all depends on what the inspiration is and whether or not I’m writing about how I’m feeling at the time or creating more of a story

7. What has been the most difficult thing you’ve had to endure in your life or music career so far?

JAYDIE:

The last 10 years of my life have been the most difficult with many health issues that I still deal with daily. However, without having these experiences, I wouldn’t believe what I believe, I wouldn’t be the person I am today and I also wouldn’t have been able to write the songs I have written. It’s all a blessing in disguise even if it sometimes doesn’t feel like it.

8. On the contrary, what would you consider a successful, proud or significant point in your life or music career so far?

JAYDIE: I would definitely consider the release of my debut single “Reality” and my upcoming album to be my most successful career highlight. The album is still in the making at the moment, but I know that once it is completed, I will feel a big sense of achievement!

9. Creative work in a studio or home environment, or interaction with a live audience? Which of these two options excites you most, and why?

JAYDIE: I really enjoy spending time in the studio and in my space at home because that’s where I have the freedom to create whatever I like. On the other hand, performing for a live audience is so fulfilling! Watching people enjoy the music and dancing brings me so much joy so I can’t wait to be able to do this with my upcoming album.

10. Do you think is it important for fans of your music to understand the real story and message driving each of your songs, or do you think everyone should be free to interpret your songs in their own personal way?

JAYDIE: It really depends on the type of listener. Some people are really interested in hearing the lyrics and the meaning behind them where other people focus more on the music and melody. I’m happy for people to interpret it however it resonates most with them.