What’s the story behind your latest song/album?
First of all thank you for having me.

Why Poetry in Motion? Because poetry is intentional, expressive, and impactful… Just like the women I support.

For too long, the world has tried to dictate the pace at which women should move. I try are to change that narrative with my song. I advocate for a world where equality is the heartbeat of society, supporting women as they break barriers and redefine leadership. Whether in the boardroom, the home, or the arts, Pearl Project celebrates the seamless strength of women who prove, day after day, that they are second to none.

How has your creative process evolved over the years?
Yes it has! I have stories to tell!!!
In the end we. are all evolving. My creative process is evolving is to speak into a journey from a flickering candle to a steady, roaring flame. It is never a straight line; it is a series of loops, breakthroughs, and the occasional (but necessary) stumble into the dark.

In my early days it was like look what I can do this focus has shifted to “How can this serve others?” When you create to support a cause…Like i attempt with my song “Poetr y in Motion”to empower women… The work takes on a weight and a beauty that talent alone can’t achieve.

Is there a specific moment in your career that felt like a turning point?
Yes. Stepping away from the whole dance scene. I was once a house producer and I wasn’t happy anymore. First of all the space is to crowded. I felt hollow. Due to a series of events I stopped like for six months reflecting how do I go further. I have been sick for a long time and have still to cope with it. So for self preservation I chose another path. It feels good and makes me very happy. Music is like love it is contageous.

What’s one misconception people have about being a musician?
They think you earn loads of money, When someone becomes famous. They don’t see the struggles, the failures. Peaopel in general think success comes at an instant. That is the real misconception.

Who or what has been inspiring your music lately?
Life in general. There are so many sonic stories to tell. I am always writing or think that would be a fantastic lyric. Even in the greatest tragedy there is something beautiful to find and that is where I focus on… On the beauty of life. No need for negativity we are bombarded with it. So i go for good feeling mus ic with deep story telling.

Can you share a memorable or unexpected moment from a live performance?
No I can not due to my illness I don’t perform.
What I can share is when I stepped away from the dance scene. Someone contacted me and had heard a non dance/house song. The person said he was impressed. He also happens to be a producer and asked me to collaborate. We released together the song “Path of Life” I wrote the lyrics and we produced together the music. Now we are working together on an EP.

How do you handle creative blocks or self-doubt?
I go walking in nature. The inspiration unfolds when you become one with nature. I am quite confident. Of course you never know how the audience will react on a new song, EP or album. That I can not control. So I create music what I love. When you do that time will tell what happens.

If you could collaborate with any artist, living or dead, who would it be and why?
Prince, because he was not confined to one gnre. My music also isn’t confined to one genre. It is called freedom

What’s a piece of advice you wish you had received earlier in your career?
Music has to be a labour of love. Love what you do. Do what you love. Be yourself! That is the best advice that I have ever eceived. So I am practicing and living that now.

What’s next for you—any exciting projects or goals on the horizon?
Many exciting things are to come. I am working on new music and my first ever album. Furthermore I am also working on an EP with Daymentia.
With them I released “Path of Life” last January 2026.

Thank you for having me. It was a pleasure. Have an amazing day full of love, joy and music!!!

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What’s the story behind your latest song/album?
‘I Do’ has definitely had a long journey—it’s probably the song that’s grown with me the most. It all started years ago with a vivid dream where I heard this chorus melody with two lines: ‘I will. I do.’ At the time, they made no sense to me, but because the song woke me up, I felt like there was a reason behind it I couldn’t ignore. So, at around 5 a.m., I grabbed my phone and recorded the rough idea before it disappeared.
At first, I turned it into a song called ‘I Will’ about a love that grows out of a friendship—something I’d never experienced myself, but I’ve always been fascinated by those beautiful stories of people who’ve known each other since their teens and then build a life together. I was super new to songwriting and production, so that first version took over two years to finish. It finally came out in 2024 as my very first release… but honestly? I wasn’t fully happy with it, and I guess I always had this intention of re-writing it.
Then, 2 years later, something clicked. I remembered my wedding—some time before my hubby and I exchanged vows, the priest explained we could choose between saying ‘I will’ or ‘I do,’ depending on how we saw that commitment. He actually recommended ‘I will,’ so that’s what my husband and I both said. Years later, those two phrases from the dream suddenly made perfect sense: ‘I will’ as the promise, the intention… and ‘I do’ as the living, everyday yes.
So I went back to that original melody, expanded it, completely rewrote the lyrics, and turned it into ‘I Do.’ Now it’s really a love letter to my husband—the most patient, incredible man. Like when insomnia hits me hard and I’m losing my mind in the middle of the night, he’s just there, calm, helping me through it without ever making me feel like a burden. I’m endlessly grateful for him.
In a way, this song shows how much I’ve grown as a songwriter and singer over those couple of years—from that uncertain first attempt to something that feels truly honest and lived-in. It’s about choosing each other every single day through the messy moments as much as the happy ones.

How has your creative process evolved over the years?
Over the years, I’ve started spending more time with each song. My first album was very sporadic and kind of careless—I’d just go with whatever came to me in the moment and move on quickly. But I’ve realized that when I sleep on some melodies and lyrics, I can make them better.
I’m not a patient person, though, so I still go through phases where I rush things.

Is there a specific moment in your career that felt like a turning point?
The real turning point came when I found services that handle media coverage. I’m terrible at social media, so having someone write about my music and then share it felt like a massive leap forward. Suddenly, my work had that credibility boost it needed.
I’m also very happy with my current producer, George Harris, who I found last year, and my mixing engineer whose name I don’t even know—he goes by the pseudonym CeePee.

What’s one misconception people have about being a musician?
I’m not sure about others, but my own personal misconception was that you can actually make money just from releasing music. Nope—not unless you’re very famous.

Who or what has been inspiring your music lately?
My main inspiration has always been to create music that helps people feel happier. We all know that happiness is a state of mind, but not everyone knows how to get there. From my own experience, I’ve found that a positive state of mind becomes easier to achieve when you take responsibility for what happens to you. Playing the victim never helps. When you blame others for your troubles, it just builds a grudge that consumes you. People can be hurtful, but if you start to see their actions as a reflection of your own state of mind, the problem becomes easier to overcome, and you feel more in control. I try to put that message into my music, and hearing that it’s made a difference for people is what means the most to me.

Can you share a memorable or unexpected moment from a live performance?
I’m afraid I don’t do live performances. You have to have a ton of stamina to pull that off, and I just don’t have it. I was practically raised on antibiotics—every sneeze was a prescription party. As a result, honestly, I’m not the healthiest person.

How do you handle creative blocks or self-doubt?
I haven’t really experienced creative blocks. Whenever I set the intention to write a song, it usually just comes to me. Self-doubt used to be a big challenge, but I’m slowly getting over it through a natural process of self-acceptance. The longer you do something, the more confident you become.

If you could collaborate with any artist, living or dead, who would it be and why?
I’d collaborate with Axl Rose from Guns N’ Roses. When I was younger, I had a huge crush on him! 😀

What’s a piece of advice you wish you had received earlier in your career?
I wish someone had told me to find a producer online earlier. I had no idea that was an option, so before my first song was released, I spent almost two years going back and forth with a local producer, which really stretched out the process.

What’s next for you—any exciting projects or goals on the horizon?
I don’t have anything specific planned at the moment. Life’s been pretty busy with other things, so I’m just taking it one step at a time for now.

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What’s the story behind your latest song/album?

El mundo es verdadero was born from the need to strip reality of its masks. It’s a song about desire and truth — the kind that isn’t comfortable, but necessary. The track moves through raw emotion and Latin-tinged rhythms to tell a story of exposure: when illusions fall, the world doesn’t become easier, it simply becomes real.

How has your creative process evolved over the years?

Over the years, my creative process has become more essential and more honest. I’ve moved away from trying to explain everything and focused instead on listening — to silence, to instinct, to what remains after the noise fades. Today I write and arrange music as a form of excavation: removing layers until only what’s necessary and true is left.

Is there a specific moment in your career that felt like a turning point?

Yes — the turning point wasn’t a single event, but a decision. The moment I stopped measuring my work by external recognition and started trusting my own sense of truth. From there, every choice became clearer: the music, the collaborations, the silence between notes.

What’s one misconception people have about being a musician?

One common misconception is that being a musician is only about inspiration or visibility. In reality, it’s mostly about discipline, doubt, and long periods of invisible work. The art people hear is just the surface — the real journey happens far from the spotlight.

Who or what has been inspiring your music lately?

Lately, I’ve been inspired more by states of being than by specific artists — silence, distance, desire, and the fragile moments when truth reveals itself. I’m drawn to what happens in between things: after the noise, after the celebration, when masks fall and something real remains.

Can you share a memorable or unexpected moment from a live performance?

During a live show, someone once stayed completely still through the entire set — no phone, no applause, just listening. At the end, they came up to me in silence, hugged me, and left without saying a word. It reminded me that sometimes the deepest connection doesn’t need explanation.

How do you handle creative blocks or self-doubt?

I don’t fight creative blocks anymore — I listen to them. Self-doubt often signals that something needs time or honesty. Stepping away, allowing silence, and trusting the process has become part of the work itself.

If you could collaborate with any artist, living or dead, who would it be and why?

I would choose Leonard Cohen — not to add something to his work, but to remove everything unnecessary. His way of turning vulnerability into form, and silence into meaning, deeply resonates with how I approach songwriting today.

What’s a piece of advice you wish you had received earlier in your career?

I wish someone had told me that consistency matters more than intensity. That building a body of work takes time, patience, and the courage to stay when enthusiasm fades. Talent opens the door — staying is a choice.

What’s next for you—any exciting projects or goals on the horizon?

Right now, I’m focused on letting 21 Grammi continue its journey — through live performances, international listening spaces, and deeper connections with audiences. At the same time, I’m already writing again, without urgency, allowing the next chapter to take shape naturally rather than forcing it.

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East Meets Edge: Layla Kaylif’s Bold Reimagination

Layla Kaylif’s reinterpretation of I’m Afraid of Americans is a striking exercise in cultural translation, transforming the iconic David Bowie and Brian Eno track into something both unsettling and hypnotically current. From the very first notes, Kaylif’s infusion of Middle Eastern musical textures creates a sonic landscape that feels simultaneously intimate and expansive. Oud-like string motifs intertwine with subtle percussive layers, giving the song a rhythmic pulse that is both meditative and urgent.

Kaylif’s vocal delivery is confident and nuanced, carrying a weight that honors the original while asserting its own identity. There’s a quiet tension in her phrasing, a push-and-pull that keeps listeners on edge without ever feeling forced. Producer Johan Bejerholm’s arrangement amplifies this effect, balancing traditional Western instrumentation with Middle Eastern inflections, resulting in a soundscape that is culturally rich and sonically adventurous.

What makes this version especially compelling is its timeliness: releasing on the tenth anniversary of Bowie’s passing, Kaylif manages to evoke a sense of reflection and contemporary commentary simultaneously. The track isn’t just a cover—it’s a recontextualization, offering listeners a fresh lens through which to experience a familiar piece of music.

I’m Afraid of Americans stands out as a bold, immersive journey. It’s the kind of track that invites repeated listening, revealing new layers with every spin. Layla Kaylif demonstrates not only technical skill but a fearless artistic vision, proving she can take a classic and make it resonate in a completely new way.

What’s the story behind your latest song/album?

‘So Divine” is the second track from my future second album. I wrote the first version of this song in 2009 and like some of my songs it was sitting there till it was the right time to share it. Last year I revised and recorded it , then went into the recording studio to record the final version. This song came to me when I was questioning life and wanted to take responsibility for my life, not wait for outside sources ie God, people or organisations to do it for me but to initiate/take action. The quote “If it is to be it is up to me” resonates for me and in this song.

How has your creative process evolved over the years?

My creative process has been not consistent. I only write or perform when I feel called/inspired to share. I have gone through many periods where I have not written anything or performed. I don’t force the creative process. It is like I channelled or wrote songs, poems or content ahead of time and when they are ready, sometimes many years later, they become perfect for the times we are in or the message I want to share.

Is there a specific moment in your career that felt like a turning point?

Before 2018 I was singing covers in my own name at open mic’s, music school and small performances. I then had a dream of the character/image of the wizard and the name “Wizardom’ came to me. This was the turning point for me. I then decided to sing my originals under the “Wizardom’ name and did my first performance, a one man show called “Ageless” in Dec 2019, which was a mixture of speaking and singing. From then on I have recorded and performed under the “Wizardom” name and brand.

What’s one misconception people have about being a musician?

That you have to follow a certain path to be successful or only have one source of income. There are many ways to share your music or message and I even have creative outlets/business that are non music related, whether it is a job (which I still have one for the time being). Many well known musicians, act, write, sell merchandise and do other things to either support them financially or to have variety in their life.

Who or what has been inspiring your music lately?

Reading, watching inspiring movies, content, TV, other creative people and my own self/soul development has infused my music recently. My newer songs are about what I am going through or have learnt in my own current healing journey/experience.

Can you share a memorable or unexpected moment from a live performance?

My most memorable live performance was my first performance as “Wizardom” in Dec 2019 for my one man show “Ageless”. I did the show myself without much assistance and learned a great deal of what to do and not do for future shows. It was also a chance to declare/birth the character/brand ‘Wizardom”, to share my original songs and be vulnerable speaking and singing from the heart.

How do you handle creative blocks or self-doubt?

I will take a break from my creative process or what I am working and then come back to it when I am ready. For me rest, holidays and taking breaks is important in general for my life but especially when I feel blocked. With self doubt, I realise that I have to love what I have to share and that the music/content/other products/services will be found by the right people when the time is right. To persevere and just keep showing up even when it seems/or feels like know one is listening, commenting or liking.

If you could collaborate with any artist, living or dead, who would it be and why?

I like the electronic Australian band ‘Empire of the Sun”. I have a similar vibe to them so would love them to produce my future music and/or chance to sing with them on the same concert or festival lineup would be amazing.

What’s a piece of advice you wish you had received earlier in your career?

To be yourself, unique and not follow the path of everyone else. There are so many artists that are similar and my quietness, weirdness and what i thoughtr were weaknesses will be what sets me apart from others.

What’s next for you—any exciting projects or goals on the horizon?

In 2026 I will keep sharing new singles. I also want to return to performing live and touring outside of my city of Melbourne, Australia, as my last show was Dec 2023. To also write new songs, a book, documentary/concert film and other music and non music products and services.

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What’s the story behind your latest song/album?

I actually started writing “Turn Back” years ago but I never did anything with it… never recorded it or played it for anyone. It was just one of many songs hanging out in my songbook that I didn’t think were worth bringing out into the world. But this year, I woke up one morning with the chorus of “Turn Back” in my head and I thought… hmm, I kinda like this… maybe it’s worth playing around with again. So, I rewrote the song. The chorus stayed exactly the same but the verses and bridge completely changed to reflect my life now: what I’ve been through and where I am as a songwriter. Working on “Turn Back” felt like collaborating with my younger self, which was a beautiful experience.

How has your creative process evolved over the years?

My songwriting process has remained pretty consistent. My best songs come quickly, they pour out of me. I nail the melody and progression of the song first and then focus on building out the lyrics. Lately, I’ve been working on expanding my creativity and being open to all the creativity that lies inside me and that can flow through me. I’m reading the book, “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron and giving myself support and permission to nurture my artist child and reach my creative potential. It may be too early to say but I feel like it’s already working… (new song coming in 2026 that I’m REALLY excited about).

Is there a specific moment in your career that felt like a turning point?

This year, I’ve consumed a lot of material that basically told me… you can’t live your dream life if your fear of judgement is stronger than your desires. This was a huge turning point for me in how I approach my music and everything that goes along with it. I’m an indie musician, and I’m a team of one. I wear so many hats as singer-songwriter, producer, promoter, publicist, admin, stylist, content creator, etc. A lot of what I do involves sharing myself with people and in today’s world, it feels like no matter what anyone does, there is someone who has something negative to say about it. I used to let that fear keep me contained. I used to let it keep me quiet about what I want and who I am. But I’m not afraid anymore, because my dreams are stronger than my fear of judgement. This is a super important realization for me not only when it comes to music but for many aspects of my life.

What’s one misconception people have about being a musician?

I think a lot of people don’t know that production is what makes a song. Yes, the bones of the song are crucial but it’s the production that people fall in love with, and there are so many production decisions that can transform the trajectory of a show. It’s incredible to me. That’s what I love producing my own music and learning more and more about it.

Who or what has been inspiring your music lately?

Other artists! I LOVE music, and I spend so much time listening to it. This year especially, I’ve been listening a lot to Lorde, Ariana Grande, sombr, Mon Rovia, RAYE, Tame Impala, BANKS, Djo, Renee Rapp, Demi Lovato… I could go on and on. And there’s something in each artist that inspires me whether it’s their honest lyrics, vocals, production, performances, etc. It’s their uniqueness and creativity that inspires me to find that in myself.

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