KYE is bossin' up. The Zimbabwean born, UK-raised, Australian-based artist has turned her post-lockdown nights out in Melbourne into Bossin', the feel good single that's making us mooove. KYE's music, as she says: “crosses genres and reflects my own personal mantra of embracing openness and finding joy in it.” Bossin' is a new era for the artist so we spoke to the artist about her musical evolution and what's to come:

Bossin’ is a new era for you - what have you learnt in the last year that has shaped this new era?

"It really is a new era for me - I think there’s a part of me that’s always felt really guilty if I thought I wasn’t working super hard every second of the day but I’ve learnt that there’s just as much importance in leisure as there is in the grind! I needed to prioritise enjoyment!"

What was inspiring you when you were creating Bossin’?

"I went through a period of time where I just really cut loose. That sounds extreme but I spent a whole summer being surrounded by my best friends, going out, spending waaaay too much money and genuinely having the best time of my life."

You nod to your time in the UK - how do you think it influenced your sound?

"Living in the UK is when I really first fell in love with pop music and I was about 5 or 6 when UK Garage and 2-Step ruled the waves. It’s a defining sound for me. There’s nothing like being in the car on the way to school and losing your mind when you hear 'r-r-radio one, DANIEL BEDDINGFIELD'. "

The visuals are so good. Were there any Y2K music videos or artists you were referencing?

"Thank you! There’s definitely a bit of Mis-Teeq and Destiny’s Child influence in there. The nails and styling is very B*A*P*S (the movie)."

You mention community as a point of focus. How important is community to you? How has it changed in the last year?

"Community has always been a large part of my 'why' but I think after two years of being apart it’s made me appreciate it even more. So many of my career highs have come from sitting on the shoulders of some incredible artists and I’ve been pulled out of my personal lows by my friends and family. So I make music with those people in mind, to give back even some of what they give me. It’s all about love really."

How do you think you have evolved as an artist since Good Company?

"I was definitely a little more timid when I released Good Company. I’ve always loved making music but there was definitely a little fear when it came to releasing it. Mostly a fear of not connecting with people or not being taken seriously as an artist. Seeing how it was received broke down a lot of that for me. I think I’m harnessing the fear now too - I know how to use that energy. I’m not afraid to say what I want and I’m trying out new sounds. Mostly, I’m really cementing myself into this pop world and not allowing myself to be pigeonholed into one genre."

Who would you love to collaborate with? Artists, producers, directors etc.

"I think it’s no secret that I’d really love to work with Beyoncé, I say it all the time haha but I’m hoping the more I put it out there, the more I speak it into existence. She’s just my all-time favourite artist and is undeniable at this point."

Yess Queen Bey. We love your style. If you could be dressed by any one brand for a world tour, who would you pick?!

"That’s so kind, thank you. That’s SO difficult to pick one brand but I am a BIG Dion Lee fan. I have a lot of his pieces in my onstage rotation at the moment and they make me feel so powerful."

We love Dion. What’s something you’re passionate about, aside from music?

"Call me a Melbourne cliche but fashion and food!"

What’s next? Can we expect an album.. :)

"I’m not sure I’m supposed to spill the beans yet but definitely expect a bigger body of work from me soon."

Watch the Bossin' music video above and stream it here.

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