Her latest release, STFU produced by Abe Dertner, is a defiant stand. In her production, she toys by combining genres, fusing rock, pop, and hip-hop elements into a track that is as unpredictable as youth in 2019 can be.
She has recently relocated to the USA and returned last week to spend a month promoting her new single back home.
I spoke to her in Johannesburg, last week.
Music is my favourite language. I love how so many people can be strangers until they realise they like the same music, or listen to the same song over and over again. It brings people together and makes life so much greater.
Creating. I don’t care what it is. It could be visual or audio. I love creating something that has an Ashlinn Gray spin on it.
Humility, until my ego butts in.
My dress once fell down. Luckily I still had long hair.
I’d admire all the people I surround myself with but at the moment I also really admire Lady Gaga. I think she has taken a lot of risks and pushed a lot of boundaries and I really admire people who are courageous. She also has a really kind heart and I think that that’s the most important thing to have in life.
I always think about what I would grab if my house caught on fire and I can never answer! Maybe picture albums from when I was a kid.
WINE! Preferably South African.
My energy and charisma; and sometimes my grey hair.
The next version of Global Citizen or Live Aid.
I’d be creating something like make-up, apps, food, or photography. I really just enjoy creating ideas, executing them to the best of my ability and selling them.
Adventurous, creative, curious, an old soul, and visionary.
My song Battleships. It started my career and came from an authentic place.
Rusk. Just say it out loud.
I’m just vibing the vibes on vibes. You feel me? You gotta stay woke and keep wilin’ - I’m just seeing what’s happening. You have to be attentive and keep having fun.
Northern Lights.
Being hungry.
Speak in a weird accent.
With my family in South Africa.
I’m part of an organisation called RADA. They help people who have been affected by rape, alcohol, and drug abuse as well as sponsor an orphanage. I’m involved in a few of their different projects like their music department and the RADA angels. I always try help out whenever I can with my time and skills. I really believe in the work they do.
To be successful in my relationships and career. I love working hard at those two things.
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