When life offers you lemons, make lemonade.
Dinah Jane has her cup prepared. Like many artists, the former Fifth Concord member not too long ago needed to postpone her first-ever headlining world tour, because of the coronavirus pandemic. The tour was strategically deliberate to launch simply days after her highly-anticipated new single “Missed A Spot.”
Though followers must wait a bit of longer to see Jane in live performance, she nonetheless plans to provide her followers what they really need — new music.
Final week, she launched the rollout for “Missed A Spot,” which features a new tune each week main as much as its launch on April three. She started with “Lottery” and at present (March 20), she handled followers with a bedroom-ready jam titled “1501.”
Rated R&B just about caught up with Jane to speak about her newest observe “1501,” her plans for extra new music, her mindset for her debut album, how she practices self-care and extra.
You simply dropped a brand new observe known as “1501.” What impressed that tune?
I attended my first writing camp in Bali as a solo artist two years in the past. I didn’t know what I used to be getting myself into however thank the Lord I went on this journey as a result of “1501” wouldn’t have existed if I hadn’t! With the assistance of M-Phazes and Modesty, this tune was impressed by simply vibes, actually.
It was our first time assembly and the power was simply so proper. M-Phazes began taking part in some chords and I simply immediately began singing out the phrases, “Wait, wait, waiiiit” and locked that half in. Modesty and I began taking part in round with extra melodies and ole lady got here by means of with them melodies and pockets. I needed to do my finest implementing her contact to it.
The second we locked in components we began choosing up on a storyline. It solely felt proper to play off the thought of two folks getting over the “speaking stage” and desirous to be greater than pals. It’s that sexual frustration of desirous to take it to the subsequent stage with that particular person. All of us agreed that it was predictable to call this document “Wait,” so why not play off the thought of those two assembly on the lodge room 1501 the place they lastly embrace one another with no regrets?
You’re releasing new music each Friday forward of your subsequent single “Missed A Spot” on April three. Will these songs seem in your subsequent mission?
It relies upon. I haven’t gotten that far, however we’ll see. Issues at all times change up final minute, so I don’t have a particular reply on that as of proper now. You gotta keep tuned!
There’s a lot anticipation about “Missed A Spot.” What are you able to inform us about this document? What’s your favourite lyric/line from the tune?
“Missed A Spot” is such a enjoyable, playful document. I really like the truth that I used to be capable of pattern a traditional and timeless document from Australia’s most interesting Males at Work “Down Beneath.” And I’ve bought a lot love for Australia – I’ve at all times wished to stay there. There are such a lot of components on the observe that I take into account my favourite… I discover the second verse dope as a result of I give my alter ego a shoutout, after which the post-chorus is simply so rattling catchy. It’s attractive and empowering on the similar time – I can’t wait for everybody to listen to it!
After we spoke to you final 12 months, you had talked about finishing your first-ever album was one factor you wished to perform in 2020. How far alongside are you in your album and what has been your mindset whereas recording?
Contemplating the disaster we’re in proper now, I’m crossing my fingers in hopes that I can nonetheless full this process. On the similar time, although, I’m probably not in a rush? I’d say I’m not even midway completed with it. However then once more, I’m an over-thinker and know there are some hearth information – I simply must discover a technique to disperse them. It’s a superb downside to have proper now!
Music don’t really feel the identical as a result of we barely have R&B, … R&B brung that steadiness to music.. now every thing is leanin a method smh so it will get performed out fast! We’d like R&B for the steadiness no kap!
— Younger M.A (@YoungMAMusic) February 24, 2020
You retweeted Younger M.A.’s tweet about R&B final month. What’s your stance on R&B proper now?
For me, I really feel like R&B has at all times been right here! Simply that generally nobody’s paying consideration or actually even listening. However then once more, we now have Jhené Aiko, Summer time Walker, H.E.R, Ella Mai, Tink, and so forth. They’ve been setting the tone, paving the way in which, and opening doorways for R&B once more.
You understandably needed to postpone your world tour because of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Some artists have pivoted to digital live shows/performances. Is that this one thing you’ll attempt to tie over followers?
That’s attention-grabbing! I hadn’t on condition that a lot thought but, however by no means say by no means. 😉
Given every thing that’s occurring on the planet proper now. What are some methods you might be training self-care?
With all of the downtime I’ve now, I’ll say I’m grateful for YouTube. I’m studying a lot – even easy stuff like studying how you can do my hair and make-up by myself, lastly! I’ve been ingesting a great deal of water and orange juice to kick in them vitamin C’s. 🙏🏽It’s vital to remain wholesome whereas indoors as finest we are able to proper now!
Keep tuned for brand new music from Dinah Jane! Observe her on Instagram @DinahJane97 and Twitter @DinahJane97.