Listeners could bear in mind Stevie Matthew’s debut as a solo artist final yr when he launched “a tune to make out to” with Olivia Holt. Now, the up-and-coming producer is again with new music as he lately shared a model new single, “Resort,” a collaboration with Robin Thicke. With solely two releases so far and rising assist from listeners, it’s clear that that is solely the start for the younger star. “Resort” provides followers a preview of extra collaborations they’ll count on to listen to quickly from Matthew and different notable artists whereas he gears as much as launch his debut studio album. In an unique interview with CelebMix, Stevie Matthew opens up about “Resort,” upcoming collaborations, and extra.
What are you able to inform us about your model new single “Resort” and the inspiration behind it?
“Resort” was so enjoyable to make. I wrote it at my studio in Los Angeles with two of my favourite writers, Tony Ferrari and Dewain Whitmore Jr. Making this album for myself as an artist has been very completely different than producing for different artists. For the primary time, there’s this nearly limitless-ness to the place I can let my mind go within the artwork. Some songs are actually emotional about my life and love, and others, like “Resort,” are only a vibe. This tune was an opportunity to faux that I used to be alive in 2002, and make one thing like plenty of the albums I grew up finding out and loving. Vastly impressed by Robin Thicke’s ‘One thing Else’ and Justin Timberlake’s ‘The 20/20 Expertise.’
You teamed up with Robin Thicke for this monitor! What was it prefer to work with him?
A dream. He’s an absolute genius. It was actually the start of one thing particular too. We made this tune in November of 2023 and since then he’s turn out to be such a particular a part of my life as a giant brother and mentor. We’ve been within the studio a ton making the good stuff I’ve ever made.
Is there something particular you realized from this collaboration course of that stands out to you?
I be taught a lot from Rob each time I see him about music, songwriting, manufacturing – but additionally about life and love. It’s limitless.
Will there be a music video for “Resort” or any kind of visible? In that case, what are you able to tease about it?
Yeah, for positive! You’ll see a music video within the subsequent few weeks. We shot it within the studio that Prince made just a few of my favourite data of all time, in order that was actually particular.
You have got extra singles popping out quickly! What are you able to tease about these tracks and the collaborations followers will hear quickly?
I spent all of final yr making this album throughout tons of various cities, within the biggest studios ever, with my greatest mates, favourite writers, musicians, and dream collaborators. The singles characteristic a few of my very favourite artists. The following single might be my favourite.
And for followers simply discovering your music, what would you like them to find out about you and your music?
I don’t have an excessive amount of to say exterior of the music. I form of prefer to let it communicate for itself. No matter they give you from the data and the visuals is cool with me.
What else can listeners look ahead to within the close to or distant future?
The following factor to look out for is a remix actually quickly. I put out “a tune to make out to” with Olivia Holt final yr. I simply suppose her voice is so dope, so one night time lately, I opened the venture on my pc and reimagined the manufacturing into this kind of rainforest-scaped dance monitor. That very same night time Wealthy The Child hopped on there with a loopy verse.
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