What recent project has truly ignited your passion?

I recently wrapped up recording my senior project at Drexel University, collaborating with my friend and artist Luke Santana to create an EP inspired by early 2000s pop icons like Justin Timberlake and Timbaland. Luke and I have worked together consistently for the past 3–4 years, but this project is on a whole new level of quality. We had an incredible time diving deep into a genre that has influenced us so much, and that energy is evident in the music. The first single drops on March 3rd, so we’re now shifting our focus to creating visuals for the project—I couldn’t be more excited!

What do you hope your audience feels or experiences when they engage with your work?

It depends on the project, but above all, I want my work to inspire people to create their own art. There’s nothing more rewarding than hearing that my work has motivated someone to start their own creative journey. Sharing what I make is a privilege, and seeing that passion spread to others is what keeps me going.

What strategies or habits help you stay motivated and on track in your artistic journey?

Making good art all the time isn’t just hard—it’s impossible. I’ve learned that creativity isn’t something you can force. Some days, your mind is in the right space to create; other days, it’s not. The key is recognizing when you’re in a creative flow and maximizing that momentum while also accepting that there will be times when inspiration just isn’t there. When that happens, I remind myself to pause, take a breath, and return when it feels right.

Who has been the most significant inspiration in shaping your path as an artist?

As a record producer, my list of influences is too long to name, but as a creative, my biggest inspiration is Cole Bennett. I discovered Cole at 12 years old and have followed his career ever since. For those unfamiliar, Cole is the founder of Lyrical Lemonade, which started as a music blog and social media page before evolving into one of the most influential music platforms in youth culture. He’s always ahead of the curve and has remained completely authentic throughout his career—it almost doesn’t seem real. I aspire to create work that is just as impactful across multiple artistic mediums.

Beyond your primary medium, which other art forms resonate with or uplift you the most?

While my main focus is music production and songwriting, I’ve recently dedicated more time to improving my visual media skills. Music and video are a perfect combination, and I want to master both to be the best creative I can be. I’ve been lucky to work with talented visual artists throughout my career, but I also want to execute my own ideas at a high level. That way, when I bring in collaborators, we can take the project even further.

What’s a creative endeavor or technique you’ve yet to explore but hope to someday?

Animation. To me, animation is unlike any other creative field—it offers infinite possibilities by combining visual and audio elements in ways that no other medium can. There’s a level of freedom in animation that is completely unique, and being able to create within that space would be incredible.