A Million Forever

‘Good Vibes’ is all about leaving stress behind and enjoying the moment. Where did that idea come from?

I wanted to make something that captured that feeling of putting everything else to the side for a while and just enjoying yourself. You know, I was having conversations with people around that time, and everyone just seemed so stressed and worked up. And I got it — life can be stressful and difficult to navigate for all of us.

The song starts from that connection with someone who has been dealing with a lot and encouraging them to forget about the stress for the moment. But I think the message is broader than that too — it can be about being with friends, travelling, going out or just choosing to protect your own energy. It’s really a song for people to enjoy, you know.

You started writing the song in Cannes. How does travelling influence your creativity?

You’re seeing different places, hearing different sounds, recording and trialling songs in hotel rooms and meeting so many interesting people, so creatively it gives you new reference points.

With ‘Good Vibes’, being in Cannes definitely influenced the relaxed energy of the record. I remember walking around the streets, taking in the lifestyle, having conversations with people, and melodies would just spring up.

I remember having dinner in Nice with someone I’d met there, and the melodies were still replaying in my head while we were talking. So yeah, I started developing the concept and some of the lyrics there, then brought the idea back to Australia and developed it further in the studio.

Your music moves across hip-hop, R&B, Afropop, pop and electronic sounds. What draws you to exploring different styles?

I’ve always listened to music pretty broadly, so making different styles feels natural to me. You know, sometimes you just feel like listening to something different because it puts you in a different mood or headspace. That’s how I feel when I’m creating too.

It’s more about the production, the feeling and what kind of delivery works best for that record. I like having the freedom to make an Afropop song and then turn around and make something much heavier or more introspective.

You've had a number of different experiences and milestones with your music so far. How do you feel you've grown as an artist along the way?

I think I’m a lot more intentional now. Earlier on, it was mainly about making music and putting it out. As I’ve progressed, I’ve started thinking more about the full picture — the records, visuals, live performance, presentation and how everything connects.

I also trust my instincts more now and understand what I want the AMillionForever project to represent.

You've supported international acts and performed your own headline show. What have those experiences taught you about performing live?

They’ve taught me that performing is about much more than just knowing the songs. You have to understand energy, pacing and how to keep people engaged.

Supporting international acts gave me the chance to perform in front of larger audiences, including people who might not have known me beforehand, while doing my own headline show taught me what it feels like to carry the whole experience yourself. Both helped build my confidence as a performer.

With another Afropop track and a rap/trap release coming, where do you see the project heading next?

I want the next phase to show more range in the production and overall creativity while still keeping everything simple and seamless for my listeners.

The focus now is on releasing consistently, building the audience and gradually making each step bigger.