BE STILL: OUT NOW
Newcastle-based singer-songwriter Mcxxne releases her latest single, ‘Be Still’.
A fresh sound from the emerging artist, Mcxxne blends her R&B, pop and gospel influences to highlight the importance of putting your trust in faith to carry you through the fluctuations of life.
Through layers of Mcxxne’s vocals, the track perfectly captures a choir-like sound reminiscent of a Church setting. However, with its ambiguous lyricism, the track becomes relevant to various situations, regardless of belief, assuring the listener that peace is always on the horizon.
1. For someone that is yet to discover Mcxxne, how would you describe your music?
I would describe my music as uplifting, unique sounds that have a nostalgic feeling. My goal has always been to make uplifting music.
2. What inspired you as an artist?
Everyday life experiences and also knowing that my music can touch at least one person out there in the world and make a change to their life.
3. What is your process for preparing to perform live? Do you have any Diva demands?
I wouldn’t say I have a repeated ritual, but I always pray and try and keep in good spirits I might play some of my favourite songs
4. Where do you feel you fit into the music landscape?
I fit into r&b soul, but I could also fit into Afro pop, pop.
5: What are your favourite musical genres, and are there any you Dislike?
I’ll name my 2 favourites; r&b and amapiano. I wouldn’t say I dislike any but you wouldn’t find me listening to heavy metal.
6. Is there a story behind The Single ‘Be Still’ ?
The story behind ‘Be still’ is about me overcoming a time where I felt uninspired. I have having a hard time to stay motivated on following my dreams. I basically felt like giving up.
7 What would you say is your greatest strength as an Artist?
Being able to write about experiences but making feel uplifting whether it may be a negative situation
8. What would you say is your greatest weakness as an Artist?
I would say trying to stay consistent with everything, nowadays being an artist involves a lot more it’s not just about the music alone.
9. What can fans expect from your New Single ‘’ Be Still ‘’
The story behind ‘Be still’ is about me overcoming a time where I felt uninspired. I have having a hard time to stay motivated on following my dreams. I basically felt like giving up.
10. What music artist would you say have influenced your work?
Definitely old school R&B and southern African music
11. Who would you most like to collaborate with artistically?
Jorja Smith & Ayra Starr
12. What was your worst performance?
When I was 15 years old and auditioned for a singing competition, I literally froze on stage
13: What was the most difficult obstacle you have ever faced and how did you overcome it?
When I was younger I used have stage fright, I wasn’t even able to sing in front of family members without getting shy. But now being on stage is my favourite thing. So I’d say that’s the biggest one.
14: What is your creative process when making music. Do you work with others or is there just you?
Usually I listen to beats and I write, but sometimes I already have an idea or a concept for a song and I go from there. I have been writing all of my music alone so far but I would love to collaborate with some great songwriters in the future.
15 Where do you see your musical career in 10 years?
I see myself happy and in good health and achieving all the goals I have set for myself and let’s not forget… doing a world tour.
