UK R&B Star Ocean Niya on Breaking Barriers & Finding Your Voice
- De-fynit
- Dec 27, 2023
- 2 min read
UK R&B Star Ocean Niya
In an interview with UK R&B rising star Ocean Niya, she defines her career as fresh, exciting, and innovative. Sharing insights into her recent singles, ‘Feel for You’ reflects a personal journey, while ‘DOWN LIKE THAT’ emerged from a captivating beat, resulting in a vibrant anthem. Ocean Niya, describing her sound as R&B with a twist, aims to reshape the genre in the UK, drawing from her past experiences in a girl group. From church choirs to the spotlight, Ocean Niya encourages aspiring musicians to overcome fears, emphasizing the power of breaking mental barriers. Her journey serves as inspiration for embracing unique paths in the music scene
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Q. If you could define your career in three words, what would it be?
The place that I'm at now is fresh, exciting, and innovative.
Q. What message or emotion do you hope listeners take away from your music?
I think, for me, it's more about encouraging people to just be free. Music is an expression of your emotions, experiences, and feelings.
Q. Soundtrack to Your Life: If your life were a movie and you had to choose one of your songs as the soundtrack to a key moment, which song would it be, and what's happening in that scene?
A Bratz is like walking out with your friends and vibing.
Q. What advice do you have for aspiring musicians who are just starting their journey in the independent music industry?
Often, we get caught up in overthinking, letting fear take over. My advice? Just go for it. Trust me, most of the time, the barriers we build in our minds are far scarier than reality. All I can say is just go for it.
Q. With the previous question Are there any mistakes that you have made that you wish you could tell your younger self not to do?
Yes, listen to what you want to do from the beginning There's a reason behind everything, and if you have a true passion for something, pursue it.'My journey is my journey'. I could have started earlier if I hadn't listened to my doubts and the limitations others imposed on what I could achieve.
Q. What changes would you like to see in R&B?
I believe it’s crucial for us to be taken more seriously. I vividly recall watching an award show where R&B was lumped together with Hip-Hop in the same category, and I thought, “That makes no sense; they’re two different genres; they should be separate.” But despite that, I sense there’s a movement happening within R&B
Q. Are there any mistakes that you have made that you wish you could tell your younger self not to do?
Absolutely. I would tell my younger self to listen to what I truly wanted to do from the beginning. There’s a reason behind everything, and if you have a genuine passion for something, pursue it. ‘My journey is my journey.’ I could have started earlier if I hadn’t listened to my doubts and the limitations others imposed on what I could achieve.
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