SuperStar Kay

Multi-Talented Artist

When did you first get into music? What was your inspiration

I first got into music at age 8; from there it kind of snowballed. Initially turning into a hobby & then a career as the years went on.

How has your music evolved since you first began creating music?

I started off loving pure hip hop, now days I still respect that gritty hip hop/old school type sound, but I make radio hits. I just happen to be best at that.

Which ingredient do you think makes you special and unique as a performing artist in an industry overflowing with new faces and ideas?

My ability to not only emulate anything I hear, but to do it better than anyone else around can… & to study each sound & pick it apart until I am that guy for it.

What has been your biggest challenge as a performing artist? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?

My biggest challenge is probably being on stage. I’m not good with crowds.

A common phrase in the industry is, “you must suffer for your art.” Do you agree with this statement? If so, how have you suffered for your art?

I do. I’ve lost out on my most valuable years as far as a personal life,… Missed a lot of my kids first steps & so forth. That always sucks.

How do you feel the internet has impacted the music industry?

It’s ruined it cause nothing sells now, it’s streams & there’s no real honor in it. There’s no real satisfaction to get 500K streams. Artists are faking that & getting buzz. Couldn’t fake purchases the same; you’d always know who was hot based on who they kept in the car.

If you could change anything about the music industry, what would it be?

I’d eliminate streams. Completely. Make people go back to buying CDs.

What are the 5 albums that have helped make you the person you are today? And why? I can’t name 5, but I’ll tell you my #1… which is Maroon

5 - Songs about Jane. It got me away from just rap & Rnb & taught me to listen to lyrics as well as instrumentation, made me feel like it was okay to express what’s in my heart & not just what’s in my head.

What is the best advice you have received?

The best advice I’ve received is to never back down, never give up. My shine might take till tomorrow, yours another 10 yrs. If I give up, I don’t have a chance.

Tell us about your current project.

Currently, I’m in the middle of 8 new projects. Some genre specific. Some collaborations with other artists, but all are a bit of something I haven’t done before. None will be released this year. I don’t think I’ll even drop another album ever to be honest, just mixes here & there.

Are you working on new music? An EP or Album?

I’m always working on new music, but a lot of it is music I’m creating for other artists. I wrote & write for a lot of people. My name isn’t always credited if you get me, but the checks always clear for my work.

How can fans-to-be gain access to your music and follow your career?

The best way is to check up on YouTube & IG. I don’t do much media outside of those two. SuperStarKay.com will link y’all to everything going on though too.