Interview: Lady Bain Shares Insights On Her Musical Journey

Lady Bain has shifted the paradigm of R&B music with her authenticity over the course of her career. Her style and substance have led to critical acclaim, including nominations and wins at Lady Flava Radio’s 7th Anniversary Awards & Jay Williams’ Gospel Hip-Hop Awards for Best R&B Singer and Best R&B Song. Lady Bain recently won four awards for Best Female R&B/POP Artist , Artist Of The Year ,Song Of The Year & Best Collaboration w/E.N.DI.E FIYA.

Recently, she was kind enough to sit down with us to do an interview, where she revealed interesting facts about her musical journey and her new single “Do Me”. Here is what she had to say:

“Do Me” opens with the lines, “I let you control me, that was the role I tried to play.” Can you elaborate on the meaning behind your latest single?
“Do Me” The writer is expressing the need to put herself first and enjoy life because she gave all she had for her relationship and still came up short.

Have you always been interested in music?
Yes. Some of my earliest memories in life include music.

Was there a particular song/performance that made you say “Woah! I want to do that!”?
I don’t recall a specific song, but I can remember watching Patti LaBelle on T.V. when I was pretty little and thinking that I wanted be just like her when I grow up.

What does your music say about you or what message do you try to push through your music?
I want my music to convey emotion. Whether the song is written by me or just performed by me, I want the listener to know that what they’re listening to is an experience of mine or someone else. I want them to know someone can relate to real life and real love.

When you’re writing a song, how do you know when you have an idea worth pursuing?
If I don’t feel what I’m writing, I know the listener won’t either. If I can connect with the lyrics I know I can carry on with recording.

Have you written songs for any other artists?
Not yet.

What do you enjoy most about being an artist?
The most enjoyable thing is being able to connect with people through my work.

What’s the worst job you ever had?
I’ve been very fortunate to work where I wanted to be.

Do you put a lot of pressure on yourself?
Yes. Sometimes I do.

For our final question, is there anything else you would like to add?
Music means life to a lot of people and I also believe it is healing. I’m thankful for the opportunity to share my gift with the world,I have an amazing label that makes that happen. My first album will out March 19th 2021 and I would love to invite you all on this musical journey with me.

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