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What’s your songwriting process like? Where do you go for creativity or inspiration when writing some of those deeper cuts? I have a simple process. It starts with the sonics, then there’s a conversation to figure out what story is going to be told, melody, and finally the lyrics.
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What has the critical reception been from people just getting introduced to your music and how has working on that record changed your life? I’ve only seen positive things about the song. It exposed my music to a lot of new listeners. Now I have a new group of fans to help spread my message.
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Shifting away from the major co-signs, what do you want the first thing to come to mind when someone says the name “Giveon.” The first thing I want people to think of when they hear “Giveon” is quality. That’s the main thing I want.
If you could sit at a dinner table with five artists, dead or alive, who would they be? That’s an interesting question. Frank Ocean, Frank Sinatra, Sade, Sampha, Jay Z
In terms of charts and streaming positions, do you pay attention to other artists within the music industry or do you tend to stay within your own circle? I don’t let it hold too much weight but I do use it to track my progress. It always cool to see that my fan base is growing
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