NSOV Vaine On the Making Of “Hurting”
Can you tell us about the inspiration behind your single "Hurting" and the story it tells?
I had a broken heart for a long time and i got really tired of it. It got to a point where i got so frustrated with this mindstate i was in, that i tried numbing myself with ignorance. "Hurting" is supposed to highlight that frustration and twisted motivation one might experience through a broken heart. Being tired of feeling down is one hell of a motivator and it can bring out some truly ignorant parts of oneself.
Could you discuss the lyrical themes or messages conveyed in "Hurting?"
When i wrote the song i wanted it to feel like the listener is experiencing this concept through my eyes instead of me just telling a story. Its supposed to feel like youre listening to someones inner monologue while theyre going through it. There isnt really a message in the song, its more like a reminder that a broken heart doesnt nessecarily lead to sad feelings but also ignorance, anger, and maybe even motivation.
How does "Hurting" fit into your overall artistic vision and what can listeners expect from you in the future?
"Hurting" kind of connects whatever my previous music was like and what it sounded like, and what my upcoming music sounds like. I think its a great mix between my two most prevelant styles: hard beats, ignorance and real lyrics mixed with melodic vocals and heartbreak. Theres definitely lots to look forward to.
Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how you got started in music?
I think i was predestined to become an artist although it was never in my plans. Growing up i always sang along to music and paid attention to very specific things in songs and their production but i didnt start actually getting into music until i was maybe like 12. Thats when i discovered 'fruity loops' and started to get into beat making. I was a junkie for new knowledge and spent many many days and nights learning how to produce music. I really started making beats when i was about 14 years old, spending hours on end on learning and practicing my skills. When i was 16 i wrote my first song for fun, it was more satire than anything but alot of people told me it was good so i figured id just keep making songs. Fast forward another couple years and i started actually taking it serious and try being an artist when i was like 19.
Today i'm 24 and i feel like im just now getting started forreal, everything before this was practice.
Are there any specific artists or musicians you dream of collaborating with?
I dont really dream about collaborating with anyone, because i just love so many artists and listen to so much different music, i wouldnt even know who to pick.
But if i had to choose, i would probably say tyler the creator. The man is a genius all around and i can tell by the way he makes his music that he looks for a lot of similar things as me in a good song. Starting with the musical choices he makes, the chords the melodies, the genre influences, to the theme of the song and the lyrics themselves, even the mix. Im fan-girling here a little but thats my answer; i think tyler would be my dream collab.
