A Quick Chat with A Million Forever

‘Good Vibes’ has a really laid-back feel. What inspired the track?

The track came from wanting to express how I felt at the time — carefree and wanting to keep life simple. It’s really about switching off from stress for a moment, being around good people and enjoying where you are.

You wrote part of the song while you were in Cannes. How did being in France influence the idea or sound?

Being in Cannes definitely helped shape the mood. I remember having a lot of melodies popping into my head because of the atmosphere, the people and the overall vibe. I was just in a really creative headspace while I was there.

You move between hip-hop, R&B, Afropop, pop and electronic sounds. Do you find it difficult to define your sound?

Earlier on, a little, but over time it’s helped shape my melodies, delivery and overall approach to music. I’ve sometimes found it easier to express certain feelings or emotions through different styles, so being multi-genre has allowed me to do that. As the fanbase has continued to grow, I’ve also started to see what listeners naturally gravitate towards more, which has helped me understand what to focus on moving forward.

You've had some great moments with your music so far. What has been a standout moment in your journey?

There have been a few. Getting support from the triple j Unearthed team has been great, and having one of my first singles playlisted on Apple Music’s New Australia was a great early kickstart. Generally, seeing my music reach people outside of my immediate circle has been big as well. Performing alongside international and Australian artists has also given me some moments where I’ve thought, “Yeah, this is actually moving somewhere.”

You've supported international artists and played your own headline show in Melbourne. What has been your favourite live moment so far?

The headline show is definitely up there, the energy was crazy and it had a great turnout. It was great speaking to people afterwards and hearing how much they enjoyed the show. Supporting national and international artists has been great too because you learn a lot from watching how they carry themselves on stage and how they connect with an audience.

What's next for AMillionForever?

More music and more visuals. I’ve got another Afropop record coming, as well as some rap and trap material. I’m really focused on building everything consistently and letting each release add another layer to the project.