We’re looking forward to introducing you to Love Keyyz. Check out our conversation below.
Love Keyyz, we’re thrilled to have you with us today. Before we jump into your intro and the heart of the interview, let’s start with a bit of an ice breaker: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
Something that is currently bringing me joy is rest. Rest was always optional for me growing up. I was made to feel lazy if I did it. Because of that, I developed poor relationships with sleep and rest. It makes me happy knowing that I can allow myself to do it without self-sabotage. My quality of life has increased over the last 30 days since I’ve prioritized it.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I am a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and so much more. I describe myself as someone who is hands-on and dedicated to the musical process. My different gifts and interests allow me to engage in music in a way that heals both me and my listeners.
Recently in my career, I have worked to incorporate the harp into popular music. I just released my first R&B harp single titled “Wading.” It has been such a beautiful experience thus far and I look forward to sharing more of this side of me with the world.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who taught you the most about work?
My uncle. He is my rock, my everything. The father figure I never had. He’s the kind of person who always drops little nuggets of information and you soak up what you can. I had no idea how much he shaped my drive and work ethic until I took a step back and looked at what I’ve done. It’s a product of him.
He was always my favorite person as a kid, and I just got lucky when he decided to manage me when I was about 16. He is responsible for the musician and artist you see today.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
It taught me that there is no reward for integrity and being a great person, but you have to be one anyway. It’s a hard pill to swallow. I spent so much of my life in service of others, trying to keep my heart open even after it was constantly broken. I always wondered why bad things happen to good people. I still don’t really know, but my pain taught me how honorable one can be if they choose love in the face of evil.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Is the public version of you the real you?
Absolutely. I used to hate that my socials were all the “artist me” while everyone had spam accounts. But deep down, I never wanted to separate from that because I always wanted to show up as the most authentic person I can. That means the good, bad, and the ugly. I learned that our ugly is what makes us unique and powerful. And if you can’t handle it, then maybe I’m not your cup of tea. I think my vulnerability is my superpower.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What do you think people will most misunderstand about your legacy?
They will understand my vulnerability. Maybe they will understand my truth even more because they’ll be listening more intently. Wondering if they ever missed anything, if there was an underlying message they never received through my music. They will understand the depth of my passion, why I fought so hard for music. For me.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.lovekeyyz.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovekeyyz
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