LOVELY LAY BEATS is an emerging young producer who finds herself in the hot seat for another edition of Straight Official Sit Downs. @klassikceo served up the questions and the vibe was dope! Check out the 1v1 down below and click here for more episodes of Straight Official Sit Downs!
Q&A WITH LOVELY LAY BEATS
What is your name? . Where you’re from and what first got you interested in the entertainment industry?
My name is Lanyia aka Lovely Lay Beats and I’m from Philadelphia. Ever since I was a child, I loved hearing music. I danced and sang all the time, and as I grew older, I knew I had to make a career out of it to fulfill my passion.
Who and/or what inspires you to create?
My life inspires me to create music. Whatever emotion I feel, I put it into the music.
How would you describe your sound?
Vertical. I like to create Hip-Hop, R&B, and alternative music along with sound-healing music.
THE CREATIVE PROCESS
What is your creative process like?
I listen to different artists and instrumentals and see if I can get inspired by one of the sounds. Often times sounds or a rhyme pop into my mind and I start replicating what I heard and humming it out until I have a rough draft.
What artist(s) would you like to collaborate with?
Some of the artists I’d like to work with include Newyrkla, Jhene Aiko, Missy Elliot and Fr33sol.
What is one message you would give to your supporters?
Thank you for your support. I appreciate every single repost, like, and comment. Without your help. My music wouldn’t be heard.
Be yourself. Always focus of the positive.
Lovely Ley Beats on the best advice she’s been given
SHIFTING GEARS
What is the most talent/skill you have that most people don’t know about?
I can make people laugh. My sense of humor is like a superpower. I make a great cup of herbal tea, and I write poetry as well.
What would you be doing right now, if you weren’t doing music?
I would be owning a vending machine business.
Who are some artists/people you admire and why?
I admire Prince because he always spoke up for himself, and wasn’t afraid to be himself. I like Bob Marley because he speaks about peace and love on Earth. He was a great activist for Jamaica.
WRAPPING IT UP
If you could change anything about the industry, what would it be?
Artists should have more control over how many sales they should be given when it comes to streaming.
What’s next for you? Where would you like to see yourself next year?
My album is releasing on July 9th. I’m very excited and I see myself next year working with the artist that I would love to collaborate with.
13. What is your social media? How can people get in contact with you?
You can follow me on social media @lovelylaybeats on Instagram or by email at lanyiabond@gmail.com
