Sound Advice: Tinashe

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Our next guest on Sound Advice needs no introduction. In fact, this summer she’s had everyone in the whole country trying to match her freak. That’s right, it’s Tinashe. We recently got to sit down with the multi-platinum singer, songwriter and producer in New York City to find out about her out-of-the-box approach to her career, from straddling the worlds of R&B, pop, electronic, club music and hip-hop, to refusing to let anyone guess her next move.

Beyond the wild success of her hit single “Nasty,” Tinashe is also celebrating the 10-year anniversary of her debut album, ‘Aquarius,’ and just released ‘Quantum Baby,’ the second installment in her ‘BB/ANG3L’ album trilogy. In our conversation, we talk about her approach to creativity and collaboration, the power of remixes and the importance of a challenge. And speaking of remixes, head to “Nasty” on SoundCloud to get exclusive access to the stems and create your own remix. Tinashe has also hand-selected her favorites from the #NastyRemix challenge so far, which you can check out here.

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LISTEN TO THE AUDIO EPISODE OF SOUND ADVICE, FEATURING TINASHE

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LISTEN TO TINASHE'S 'QUANTUM BABY' ALBUM HERE

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THINGS WE TALKED ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE OF SOUND ADVICE

• The backstory behind the making of "Nasty," and how Tinashe got a custom chain made to represent her alter ego, which ultimately ended up becoming the foundation for the track.
• Being in the studio with Ricky Reed and creating an environment for inspiration to hit.
• Pulling inspiration from icons like Janet Jackson, and how her versatility, range and legacy encouraged Tinashe to explore different genres, styles and influences.
• Tinashe's 'Quantum Baby' album and the reason why she chose to release the project as part of the "BB/ANG3L" album trilogy.
• How taking a DIY approach in her career has helped her to build confidence, stay true to her artistic vision, gain invaluable experience and feel empowered to experiment with different sounds and styles.
• Insights into how Tinashe has found success with remixes and mashups, and how that has led her to collaborate with a wide array of artists and producers across genres.
• The details of Tinashe's SoundCloud journey, and how it has been a key platform for releasing and discovering music throughout her career.
• Tinashe reflects on the 10-year anniversary of her debut album, "Aquarius", and talks about how she feels she's entered a new era, with her music being rediscovered and reintroduced to new audiences.
• Tinashe's advice for fellow musicians and creatives, from navigating viral moments to the importance of long-term vision over short-term success.
• Her three favorite songs to sing and why.

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LINKS AND EXTRAS

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Follow Tinashe’s journey on SoundCloud.

Listen to Tinashe’s hit single, “Nasty,” on SoundCloud. Hit the “Remix” button to unlock exclusive access to the “Nasty” remix bundle.

Dive into the catalog of one of Tinashe’s key influences and idols, Janet Jackson.

Check out Machinedrum and Tinashe’s recent collab, “Zoom.”

Listen to the Buzzing: R&B playlist on SoundCloud.

Follow the official Sound Advice playlist on SoundCloud.

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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF SOUNDCLOUD

1. Learn more about using DMs to connect with fellow artists and potential collaborators.
2. Learn more about searching your own Likes on SoundCloud.
3. Learn more about using private tracks on SoundCloud.
4. Learn more about getting started with Insights on SoundCloud.
5. Learn more about Advanced Insights, available to Artist Pro subscribers.
6. Learn more about unlimited uploads, available with a Artist Pro subscription.
7. Learn more unlocking access to unlimited distribution, available with Artist Pro.

‍To discover additional features a SoundCloud Artist Pro subscription offers, visit here. To catch up on past installments of Sound Advice and make sure you don’t miss out on future episodes, visit here.

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_{Credits: Hosted by Vivian Host. Executive Produced by Mike Spinella. Produced by KC Orcutt. Audio Engineered by David “DibS”. Coordinated by Trevor McGee.}