Demi Lo

Interview by Teresa B. Howell

Demi Lo is a singer-songwriter based in Memphis, Tennessee.

TH: Being a female song artist in such a competitive market do you feel things are a lot harder for you?

D: Yes, because it is very competitive. But, I think if I stay original and stay consistent people will start to notice me.

TH: Tell us a little bit about yourself?

D: I’m a 17 year old singer/songwriter in Memphis, Tennessee. I love to act, sing, dance, and write scripts.

TH: So you have dropped other songs in the past. Can you tell us how you came up with the idea for your music?

D: My songs are mainly about love and breakups which is music that I listen to daily whether it’s by myself or my family. Since I’m young I haven’t experienced real love yet so I mainly get it from songs I get inspired by.

TH: How long have you been in the music industry?

D: For about three years now.

TH: Can you give us some examples of things you are doing or have done to expand your music?

D: I’ve been promoting my music on all of my social media platforms and I have a distribution deal with Sony/Orchard.

TH: What made you decide to be serious about the music industry?

D: When I realized that I loved writing songs and recording them in the studio and how people loved them.

TH: Which people or books have had the most influence on your musical growth and why?

D: My favorite artists like Beyoncé, Rihanna, Ariana Grande, and Travis Scott. They have influenced me by their songs and stage presence and I would love to be as big and popular as them one day.

TH: What would you say is the #1 key to success in the music industry?

D: I would say staying motivated by being consistent with music and still having that passion for writing and making music like you did when you first started.

TH: Talk about the biggest failure you’ve had. What did you learn from it?

D: The biggest failure I’ve had was when I was on this reality television show “Mrs. T’s Music Factory” and I would always forget my lyrics on stage because I used to be so nervous and it was very frustrating. Although, I did learn to not be so nervous performing. I still get nervous but it’s not as bad. I’ve also learned how to perform on a stage and catch people’s attention.

TH: What advice can you give other young women who want to follow in your foot steps?

D: To stay dedicated to your art and to never give up on your dreams no matter how long it might take.

TH: What does a typical day in your week look like?

D: A typical day in my week is going to school online because of Covid, finding beats to write my music too, and writing in my journal about a movie or TV concepts that I might have.

TH: What keeps you going when things get tough in the business?

D: Definitely music. Whenever I get discouraged or unmotivated I would listen to music that inspires me and get right back on track.

TH: Do you have a website or social media?

D: Yes, my socials are: Instagram: demi_lo1, Twitter: DemiLo57, and Facebook: Demi Lo