Juice-Sama On the Making Of “Mariya Takeuchi 竹内まりや”
What was the creative process like for this particular single?
This song required a lot of self-reflection and for me to look at the people who I once called my friends. I thought the "Plastic Love" sample was perfect, for the message I was trying to convey. That being that I will no longer tolerate any fake or "plastic" people in my life. It was hard to write, and even harder to record. But we got a banger out of it.
Were there any memorable or standout moments during the recording sessions for "Mariya Takeuchi 竹内まりや?"
I think the most memorable moment from recording this song was having to start the song over time after time, because while I have no love for the fake people this song is about, I do still have many food memories with them. But once I got going with the song, once it was done, once it was put out there, I felt a huge weight get lifted from my shoulders.
How do you feel this song represents your artistic identity?
I think this song represents my ability to keep it 100 at all times. Whether I'm comfortable in the situation or not. Too many people these days are far too comfy lying on the mic for clout and views. It's truly upsetting.
Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how you got started in music?
I'm originally from St. Paul Minnesota, we grew up pretty poor but my mom did her absolute best raising us to be good people. I didn't start officially making music until 2019, when I dropped my first project. I had always been interested in making art and music, but my family drilled into my head that art was a waste of time. It wasn't until my late 20s that I decided to stop listening to them, and just make art and music for myself.
Can you share a valuable lesson or piece of advice that you have learned along your musical journey?
Be you. There's something out there for everyone. There's no need to betray your artistic integrity for clout. Authenticity will win in the end.
