Enfnts Terribles

Things are suddenly going pretty fast for you. Are you still able to enjoy being an artist?

Totally! I was a little bit overwhelmed when everything started to happen so fast. Being able to work on my other stuff like content, music videos, or doing interviews takes a lot of time, but I really love the creative part of the music video. It’s also nice to interact with my fans and all that good stuff, so it’s honestly been great.

Did you have to adapt yourself to your new life as an artist?

To a certain extend, of course, but I’m still in control about who I want to work with. Every song I made without a label and did on my own, I still have my guitar and talent for songwriting, which is the most important. At the end of the day, that’s all I need and everyone on my team or who I work with are there to help me. I want to keep my art genuine.

You’ve released many songs on SoundCloud in the past. What do you like about that music platform?

I really love SoundCloud because it’s the reason I got into a lot of different types of music. The crowd really inspired me to make music on beat and Soundcloud is really user-friendly. You can pretty much put anything on it without having to worry about using samples or strict copyright rules. A lot of artists that inspired me started on there as well.

You grew up in a huge household with nine brothers and sisters. How did that shape you into the artist you’re now?

All my siblings were older than me, so I always kind of wanted to do what they were doing. I’ve never fit in with the kids of my age because of that, but it also served me well. Being with ten, you need to find your own talent or what you’re good at and find your individuality. My siblings helped me a lot because they’re musical as well and helped me find out who I was.

As a young adult that openly talks about personal struggles and rehab, you’re an example for many people. What kind of role model do you want to be?

I just want to be as real as possible. In some ways, I don’t think I would be the best role model because I really struggled with a lot of things. I am a story of success and have a great relationship with my parents, which is something I never thought I would have. That’s something I want people to take away. You can really be rock bottom, but it’s never too late to follow your dreams.

Where do you see yourself in some years?

Still making music.

Do you already have an idea what you want to put out next?

I have this song called “Trailer Trash” and it’s going to come out very soon. It’s coming with a really cool music video, which I’m working on planning right now. The song is super fun and I think it’s going to be a summer anthem. It’s really upbeat and is a sound no one has ever heard of me before. It’s already a good indication for the album…

What was the inspiration for “Trailer Trash”?

I would say it would be like something similar to Johnny Hobo. The lyrics are inspired by his music.

“Violent” is available now.

Pictures by Lanty Hou.