Get To Know Vali Woods
How are you? What’s been keeping you busy?
I’ve been doing great! My recent album release has kept me busy, plus staying healthy and well-balanced.
Have you always wanted to be a musician? When did you get the songwriting bug?
I’ve always wanted to be a musician but never had the courage to put myself out there. I got the songwriting bug about 3 years ago when I started pursuing music more seriously.
What’s your writing process like?
My writing process is usually done in solitude, that’s when I write my best. Having said that, I’ve written and recorded some of my best hooks on the fly in a studio session.
What’s the inspiration behind your Album ‘I Can’t Pretend’?
The inspiration behind my album is about embracing our vulnerabilities, being transparent about our emotions and feeling empowered in doing so. There’s so many other themes as well like feminism, mental health, sexuality and more!
What’s the message you wish to send with your music?
The message I want to send with my music is to encourage people to be themselves, own it, speak their truth and do whatever it takes to live their most authentic life.
If you could write a song for any musician, Alive or Dead, who would it be and why?
The Weeknd
Which artists/musicians did you listen to growing up?
Whitney Houston, Kanye West, Drake, Beyonce, Destiny’s Child, Brtiney Spears, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, Brandy
What’s the best advice you’ve been given?
Stay true to yourself and your vision, also have faith that everything will work out for the best.
What are your long term dreams as a musician?
I’d love to get signed to a major record label and keep making great music. Working with other musicians, touring - the whole package!
What’s next from Vali Woods?
More music, relocating to Los Angeles in 2021 and giving up some juicy visuals on IG
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