BY PANKHURI BHUTANI
PHOTO BY CAMI LIBERTY
She was just ten when her parents made her join the traveling youth choir. Having successfully written more than a hundred songs, Nadia Vaeh is an artist to follow! Nadia recently released her latest single titled “Monroe”. The track indulges into many talented women and how they have inspired Nadia.
Nadia wants to use music as not just a personal platform, but a platform that could be shared by everyone. Nadia has successfully transformed into a wonderful artist through the power of music. She shares her talent not only in singing but is also a phenomenal lyricist. Having faced many obstacles in life, Nadia has used music as a tool for personal healing.
Nadia was kind enough to take some of her precious time to talk to Unclear Magazine about her music and how she wishes to use her music to overcome any challenge she faces.
What can you tell us about your latest single “Monroe"?
Nadia: “‘Monroe’ is an inspirational and positive women’s empowerment anthem commemorating the successful women in entertainment who have inspired me and who have succeeded in their own careers. The song is about togetherness and sends out a positive vibe that we must support each other to succeed.”
Before setting out in the music industry, was there anything you planned to do besides music?
N: “It’s really always been music for me. I had a small time period where I worked in fashion and considered that for my path, but it wasn’t for me. If I didn’t do music though, I would be a healer in homeopathic medicine. I love studying herbs and finding ways to help my friends’ health ailments through naturopathic means. I am the unofficial homeopathic pharmacist amongst my friends if they get sick or have any health issues.”
You have written over 100 songs from your own experiences! In what way do you think music has helped you grow as an artist?
N: “I describe the songwriting process as so: the writing of the words is the process of opening old wounds and fleshing them out. The production part is the cleansing of the wound, and then arriving to the final production is the healing. Every time we heal pieces of ourselves, we get to know ourselves and the world around us just a little bit more. This makes me a stronger person and therefore a better artist. Each song I get to grow in so many ways!”
What are the things that you have added in your bucket list related to your music?
N: “I am dreaming of hearing my songs in feature films and commercials and to collaborate with any of the women mentioned in ‘Monroe’ on some art. There are many other creatives that I wasn’t able to fit in or mention in the song that I also would also be honored to work with. That list is long, so I won’t ramble here! I also want to travel the world and perform on every continent with the full production show I envision. I also plan to write a book one day and start a fashion line comprised of only comfortable clothing.”
What message do you wish to convey through your music?
N: “I want people to feel the power of their own strength. I think a lot of times we feel limitations on how we can live or be and I believe a lot of those feelings are often self-imposed. I want to inspire people to pursue what makes them happy and to know how worthy they are of the best of everything life has to offer. I spent a lot of years settling for people and things that just didn’t allow me to be myself or live my best life. I want my music to reflect back to my listeners how we are one and the same and can always ask to be treated better. It’s never too late to take a chance on yourself and don’t let anyone or anything hold you back.”
Were there any challenges you faced during this journey? If so, how did you cope up with them?
PHOTO BY CAMI LIBERTY
PHOTO BY CAMI LIBERTY
N: “Oh my gosh, how much time do you have?! [laughs] So many! I’ll just focus on a couple and save the others for that book. One of the biggest issues I’ve faced is getting played and taken advantage of because I was so naïve and starry-eyed. It wasn’t until I got to LA and learned the ins and outs of the industry and what is acceptable behavior or proper business practices. The best thing I can advise any artists out there is educate yourselves as much as possible and do your due diligence. Also, the scrutiny is real when you put yourself out there, but you can’t let it affect you… unless it is criticisms that can make you better! There is a definitive difference between hate and good advice. Over time I have learned what to absorb and what to let roll off my back. There will always be people that don’t find it easy to share in your wins or may not appreciate the work or time you put into something. I try to just stay focused on the real ones who support and strive to keep it 100 within myself.”
Lastly, is there anything you want to convey to your supporters from across the world?
N: “I am coming to see all of you as soon as this COVID crisis lifts. I took traveling for granted before this!!!”