Author: V-Henny

Lisa Jailene is a bold and boundary-pushing artist whose music lives at the intersection of faith, vulnerability, and fearless self-expression. Her artistry is deeply personal and intentional, transforming raw emotion into songs that heal, inspire, and uplift. Rooted in storytelling, symbolism, and spiritual connection, Lisa creates more than music—she creates experiences that resonate on a deeper level. Blending Afrobeat, R&B, dancehall rap, and hip-hop through a faith-based lens, Lisa Jailene refuses to be limited by genre, delivering a sound and presence that is both magnetic and unforgettable.

V-Henny: How would you describe Lisa Jailene’s artistry to someone hearing your music for the first time?

Lisa: I’d describe my artistry as vulnerable, vibrant, and deeply intentional. My music lives at the intersection of faith, transparency, and freedom. Sonically, I blend Afrobeat, R&B, dancehall rap, and hip-hop in a way that reflects all the different parts of who I am, emotionally, creatively, and spiritually. I create from a very honest place. Because of that, there’s always a deeper layer underneath what people hear on the surface. My music is the type of music that you have to do a double take on. It’s vibrant, catchy, and sonically captivating, but then you listen back to the lyrics and realize it’s speaking about something much deeper than you initially thought. I love creating music that feels good sonically while still making people reflect, heal, question, or feel seen.
I never want my artistry to feel one-dimensional. One moment I may be vulnerable and
introspective, and the next I may be bold, eccentric, and energetic. I think all of those sides can coexist, and together they paint the bigger picture of who I am as an artist and a person.

V-Henny: How has faith shaped your creative process and personal journey as an artist?

Lisa: Faith has shaped every part of my creative process and personal journey as an artist because
it’s the foundation of why I create in the first place. A lot of my music comes from moments
where I’ve felt lost, rejected, afraid, uncertain, or overwhelmed, and instead of hiding those
emotions, I bring them to God first. Most of my songs actually begin as prayers or journal entries before they ever become records. For a long time, I struggled with feeling like I had to fit into a certain box creatively or personally to be accepted. Faith helped me embrace the fact that God created me intentionally, with depth, versatility, emotion, creativity, and individuality. Once I stopped creating from a place of seeking validation and started creating from a place of purpose, my artistry became more honest and
freeing. I think faith has also taught me that transparency can heal people. It taught me that I can hurt and heal simultaneously. I don’t want to make music that pretends life is perfect. I want to create music that acknowledges fear, grief, insecurity, joy, love, hope, and redemption all at once. Even in my most vulnerable moments, there’s always an undercurrent of hope in my music because my relationship with God reminds me that there’s purpose in every season. As an artist, faith keeps me grounded. It reminds me that my gift is bigger than attention or image, it’s about impact, connection, and creating from a truthful place.

V-Henny: Why is vulnerability such an important part of the music you create?

Lisa: Vulnerability is important to the music I create because honesty is what connects people. I think a lot of people are carrying emotions they don’t always know how to express, fear, rejection, grief, insecurity, loneliness, doubt, even hope, and music has always been one of the few places where people feel understood without having to explain themselves.
For me personally, music became an outlet before it ever became a career path, but I truly
started taking my musical journey seriously after my father passed away. Music became the only way I really knew how to process and express my grief. My first released song, Without You, came from that place of loss and pain. From that moment on, I realized music wasn’t just something I enjoyed doing, it was how I communicated emotions I couldn’t always put into normal conversation. A lot of my songs come from real prayers, journal entries, questions, and experiences I’ve had to wrestle through privately. So when I create, I never want it to feel performative or emotionally distant. I want people to hear my music and feel like they’re hearing a real human being navigating life, faith, purpose, and emotion in real time. At the same time, I believe you can hurt without having to stay in that hurt. We live in a very ego-driven world that often glorifies toxicity, bitterness, or emotional avoidance, but healing doesn’t happen through denial. Every time I’ve experienced pain, I’ve had to shift my focus above myself and allow God to refine me through it. I think hurt can build character if we allow it to, and that perspective heavily shapes the way I write.
That’s also why being a faith-based artist is so important to me. I feel like my music exists in a space between vulnerability and healing. Sometimes gospel music can avoid the rawness of human emotion, while secular music can normalize staying stuck in pain without offering
resolution. I want my music to offer both honesty and hope. I don’t want listeners to just feel seen, I want them to feel uplifted, challenged, healed, and reminded that there’s purpose beyond what they’re currently feeling. Some of my most transparent songs may sound catchy or vibrant sonically, but lyrically they’re wrestling with much deeper questions about identity, purpose, love, fear, and belonging. I love creating music that reveals more of itself the deeper you listen, while still leaving people with a sense of light, growth, and redemption.

V-Henny: Your sound blends Afrobeat, R&B, dancehall rap, and hip-hop—how did that style develop?

Lisa: My sound developed very naturally because it reflects the music and culture I grew up around. Being Caribbean, Afrobeat, dancehall, kompa, reggae, and rhythm-heavy music were always a huge part of my environment from childhood into adolescence. Even now, I probably listen to more Caribbean music than any other genre. So sonically, I was always going to lean toward music that feels rhythmic, vibrant, energetic, and emotionally expressive. Hip-hop came right after that for me. The first song I ever learned word for word was Jesus Walks by Kanye West, and the first album I ever owned was Welcome Back by Mase. Looking back, I think that influenced me more than I realized at the time, not just musically, but spiritually too. Those records existed in this interesting space where they were hip-hop, but still very faith-adjacent and reflective. That balance between honesty, culture, charisma, and spirituality definitely stayed with me as I developed my own artistry.
Another huge inspiration for me has always been The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn
Hill. She’s one of the artists who showed me that you don’t have to separate depth from
musicality. Her music felt soulful, vulnerable, intelligent, expressive, and culturally grounded all at once, and I think that shaped the way I approach artistry too. My love for R&B also started really young, largely because of my family. My sister is a worship
leader, so music was always present in the house, and my cousin Chelsea, who’s also a singer and goes by Shea Musique, played a huge role too. We used to put on The Writing’s on the Wall and pretend we were our own version of Destiny’s Child as kids. Those moments made me fall in love with harmonies, emotion, performance, and storytelling through music. I think my sound is really the accumulation of all of those influences, Caribbean culture, hip-hop, faith, soul, vulnerability, rhythm, and performance, all blending together into something that feels honest to who I am.

V-Henny: What role do storytelling and symbolism play in your songwriting?

Lisa: Storytelling and symbolism became a much bigger part of my songwriting as I grew into my artistry and became more intentional about what I wanted my music to say. Every song I write tells a story. I’ve never really been the type of writer to create music just for the sake of creating it. There’s always an emotion, question, experience, or deeper meaning attached to what I’m saying. A lot of my music revolves around identity and purpose because those are two things I spend a lot of time reflecting on personally. I think everyone is searching for meaning in some way, whether it’s through relationships, success, validation, faith, or self-discovery. My music often explores those internal conversations in a way that’s layered rather than overly direct. I use symbolism and analogies a lot, especially when describing faith, and honestly, reading the Bible helped sharpen that part of my writing tremendously. Jesus often spoke in parables, stories with deeper meanings that required people to sit with what was being said and search for understanding beyond the surface. I think I naturally started approaching songwriting the same way. I like creating music that reveals itself over time. You may hear a song once and enjoy it sonically, then go back later and realize there’s an entirely different meaning underneath it.
For me, that mirrors the journey of identity and purpose itself. The answers usually don’t come instantly or at surface level. You have to search, reflect, question, and grow.
I also use symbolism through sound itself, not just lyrics. I speak openly about anxiety in my
music, and sometimes I personify anxiety sonically through layered vocals, competing sounds, overlapping thoughts, or intentional tension within production. I’m really inspired by the idea of polyphonic perception, the experience of hearing and feeling multiple emotional realities at once. I think that reflects how anxiety and overthinking can feel internally. There can be chaos, beauty, fear, hope, clarity, and noise all existing simultaneously. I love using sound design and vocal layering to make listeners not just hear an emotion, but experience it. I’m also really inspired by the language and poetry within scripture. The Bible has such a
beautiful and profound way of communicating emotion, wisdom, and imagery, and sometimes I’ll take biblical concepts or passages and reinterpret them through my own experiences and perspective in music. It allows me to create songs that feel both deeply personal and spiritually rooted at the same time. And honestly, as a writer, it’s amazing source material because scripture is timeless, powerful, and you definitely can’t get sued for referencing it. I also learned to storytell from listening to a lot of Kehlani and Lana Del Rey, who are arguably my favorite songwriters.

V-Henny: How do you stay authentic while creating music across multiple genres?

Lisa: I stay authentic across multiple genres because the core of my music never changes, even when the sound does. No matter whether I’m making Afrobeat, R&B, hip-hop, dancehall rap, or kompa-influenced music, the foundation is always rooted in honesty, faith, vulnerability, identity, and purpose. The production may evolve, but the heart behind what I’m saying stays consistent. A lot of my music is written through double entendres, symbolism, or in the style of parables, so I intentionally make my songs carry universal meanings. I love creating music where people can initially connect to it one way, then later realize there’s a much deeper story underneath it. For example, when people first heard my song Without You, many assumed it was about heartbreak or a breakup relationship, but it was actually written about the loss of my father. My song Intentional was interpreted similarly, but that song was inspired by the grief of losing a friend. Guide Me is another double entendre. On the surface, it can sound like someone wrestling with love and wanting reassurance from a partner, but underneath that, it’s really about standing at the crossroads between pursuing my dreams or shrinking myself out of fear of
rejection and lack of validation. More recently, my song Swear leans heavily into kompa and gouyad influences. Gouyad is often known for its intimacy and sensuality, and I loved the idea of flipping that emotional language into something spiritual. The song sounds like a love song, but it’s actually about choosing God after realizing the world left me empty. I wanted the intimacy of the genre to feel less like romance and more like comfort, safety, and embrace. I think that’s why moving across genres feels natural to me instead of forced. I’m not chasing sounds just to fit trends; I’m using different sonic palettes to communicate the same emotional and spiritual truths in different ways. As long as the message remains truthful, the authenticity stays intact.

V-Henny: What do you want listeners to feel when they experience your music?

Lisa: More than anything, I want listeners to feel seen, understood, and hopeful. I want my music to remind people that they can be honest about what they’re feeling without becoming trapped in it. A lot of my music wrestles with identity, fear, grief, purpose, and anxiety, but there’s always an underlying sense of healing and redemption within it.
I also want people to experience freedom when they hear my music. Whether that’s through dancing, reflecting, crying, praying, or simply feeling understood, I want the experience to feel human and emotionally immersive.

V-Henny: Your stage presence is described as magnetic and eccentric—how do you prepare for live performances?

Lisa: A lot of my preparation happens mentally and spiritually before I even step on stage. I pray before every performance because I never want it to just feel like entertainment, I want people to genuinely feel something. I also prepare by making sure I fully understand the emotional energy of the songs I’m performing. Since my music is so expressive and layered, I try to embody the feeling of each song rather than just recite lyrics. That’s why my performances can feel very energetic, theatrical, vulnerable, or spontaneous depending on the moment.I grew a lot as a performer through worship and dance, so crowd connection is really important to me. I don’t like performances to feel distant or overly rehearsed. I want people to feel immersed in the experience with me. My stage presence is really just the result of me allowing every part of who I am, creative, emotional, vibrant, and vulnerable, to exist fully in real time.

V-Henny: What challenges have you faced as an artist who refuses to be boxed into one category?

Lisa: One of the biggest challenges has honestly been being misunderstood creatively, especially within certain industry spaces or collaborations. Interestingly, it’s usually not my audience that struggles to understand me, it’s often other collaborators or people trying to place me into a category they’re already familiar with. Because my artistry blends so many influences, faith, vulnerability, Afrobeat, storytelling, symbolism, performance, people sometimes only focus on one aspect of what I do instead of
understanding the full picture. I’ve been placed in rooms, events, or creative spaces that didn’t really align with me personally because people were more interested in what I could provide commercially, whether that was writing a catchy Afrobeat record or drawing energy and attention to a space, rather than understanding the deeper message behind my artistry. I think when you create something that doesn’t fit neatly into one box, it can confuse people who are used to more traditional formulas. But I’ve learned that not being easily categorized is actually one of my strengths. My audience understands the heart behind what I do, and that connection reminds me to stay true to my vision even when everyone around me may not fully understand it yet.

V-Henny: What’s next for Lisa Jailene, and what should fans expect from you soon?

Lisa: There’s a lot coming next for me creatively. I’m releasing a new song next month alongside a full rebrand that feels much more aligned with who I truly am as an artist. For a long time, I felt conflicted about how to visually and creatively merge faith with vibrant Caribbean influence, celebration, and artistic freedom, but I finally feel like I understand how those worlds coexist within my artistry instead of competing with each other.
I’m also performing at the Haitian Culture Parade next month, which is really exciting because representing my culture through music is something deeply important to me.
Outside of my own music, I recently co-wrote Everything Irie for A Kay A, and there’s more
music coming soon that I’ve written for her as well. As we move into summer, people can expect a lot more live performances, festivals, visuals, and creative storytelling from me. And if everything goes according to plan, my EP Mona Lisa should be arriving by the fall.

Lisa Jailene stands out as an artist who uses creativity with purpose, turning honesty into strength and music into transformation. Her ability to fuse multiple genres while remaining spiritually grounded makes her a refreshing and powerful voice in today’s music landscape. With an eclectic style, commanding stage presence, and message-driven artistry, Lisa continues to build a lane uniquely her own. As her journey unfolds, Lisa Jailene is proving that true artistry can challenge, heal, and inspire all at once.

Website: https://www.lisajailene.com

Hailing from New Rochelle, New York in Lower Westchester County, Cayenne is a dynamic rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer whose talent has been evident since day one. Raised in a deeply musical family, his artistry was shaped by the influence of a jazz pianist grandfather, classical pianist grandmother, producer father, and celebrity vocal coach uncle, Craig Derry. Combined with the power of gospel music from the church, Cayenne developed a sound rooted in soul, melody, rhythm, and authenticity. With commanding vocals, evolving creativity, and undeniable presence, Cayenne delivers more than music, he creates an experience powered by purpose and passion.

V-Henny: Growing up in New Rochelle, how did your hometown influence your creativity?

Cayenne: Growing up in New Rochelle, it was a unique experience creatively. The city already had a musical legacy with groups like Brand Nubian and artists like Grand Puba, so there was always that energy in the air. On top of that, my own family was deeply rooted in music, which made creativity feel natural, not forced.

Being in school, a lot of my peers rapped too, so it became part of everyday life. We’d have ciphers all the time—on the bridge at our high school, in night school, wherever we could gather. That environment sharpened my skills early and pushed me to find my own voice. It wasn’t just about making music—it was about proving yourself, expressing yourself, and being part of a culture that was alive around me every day.

V-Henny: Coming from such a musical family, how did those influences shape your sound?

Cayenne: Coming from a musical family had a huge impact on my sound. I was surrounded by singers, writers, and musicians who really understood music on a deeper level. My great-grandfather was a jazz pianist, so jazz has always been a part of my foundation.

I also have family ties to hip-hop history—my uncle was a member of The Sugarhill Gang and had a gold record with “Here I Am,” so that influence was there too.

On top of that, I grew up in church, which added another layer—emotion, soul, and discipline. Being around all of that made me appreciate what I call “real music,” meaning live instrumentation, strong arrangements, and music that actually feels something.

So when I create, I naturally blend those jazz roots, gospel influence, and hip-hop legacy into my sound. It’s not just about making a song—it’s about creating something real that connects and lasts.

V-Henny: What lessons did you learn from your jazz pianist grandfather and classical pianist grandmother?

Cayenne: From my great-grandfather, who was a jazz pianist, I learned how to take things we’ve already heard and make them my own. He really showed me how to hear music differently—how to approach cadences in a unique way and how to sit in the pocket differently. That influence taught me creativity isn’t always about starting from scratch, but about reinventing and expressing it through your own perspective.

From my grandmother, who was a classical pianist—my father’s mother—I learned the technical side early on. She introduced me to reading music, understanding piano scales, and actually playing certain pieces. That gave me structure and discipline in music.

And with my father being a producer, especially during that time when he was deeply involved in it, I also picked up how to make beats and how to play by ear. So I was getting both worlds—the feel and freedom from jazz, the structure from classical, and the hands-on creation from production, all shaping how I approach music today.

V-Henny: How did having a producer father and vocal coach uncle impact your career path?

Cayenne: Having a producer father had a major impact on my career. He rapped and produced himself, so he really understood what I was doing and fully supported it. More than that, he was my best critic—and still is. He knew what sounded like a hit, and he would challenge me on how I approached records—what I said, how I said it, and what perspective I came from.

It meant a lot having someone who shared that same passion, especially someone as close as my dad. He even managed me for a period of time, so he was able to guide me not just creatively, but professionally. Because of his own experiences in the industry—like having production stolen—he made sure to teach me about paperwork, copyrights, and protecting my work, so I wouldn’t end up on the wrong side of the business.

My uncle, who’s a vocal coach and also experienced in the industry, played a big role as well. Through his workshop, I was able to connect with other serious artists and grow in a different way. That environment helped sharpen my vocal ability and stage presence, but it also opened real doors.

That’s actually where I met Edo, which led to me touring Europe and even living out there for a period of time. So between my father and my uncle, I was getting both the creative foundation and the industry knowledge—both of which helped take my career to the next level.

V-Henny: How important was gospel music and church culture in developing your voice and artistry?

Cayenne: Gospel music and growing up in the church—especially in the Baptist denomination—played a huge role in developing my voice and artistry. It really trains your ear in a different way. You’re constantly surrounded by harmonies, hearing multiple parts at once—soprano, alto, tenor—so it naturally sharpens how you hear and understand music.

Most of the time, it’s live instrumentation too, so you learn how different sounds come together in real time. That teaches you how to move within the music, how to find your space, and how to adapt whether you’re on stage or in different environments.

And the energy in those churches is powerful—it’s loud, it’s expressive, it’s real. That environment teaches you how to command a stage and truly own whatever platform you’re on when you perform.

So for me, church wasn’t just spiritual—it was musical training, performance training, and ear training all in one. It shaped how I hear, how I sing, and how I connect with people through music.

V-Henny: How would you describe Cayenne’s sound to someone hearing you for the first time?

Cayenne: If I had to describe Cayenne’s sound, I’d say it’s fresh, new, but still nostalgic. I like to call it “the new old”—because it’s a new school vibe with an old school feel.

It’s the kind of music that really gives you something to feel—something that can touch you, shift your mood, and take you somewhere. Sonically, it’s melodic, smooth, and charismatic, but also fun and full of joy.

At the core, it’s about balance—bringing that timeless energy into a modern space and creating music that connects across generations.

V-Henny: What does the phrase “Noluck-God Given” mean to you personally?

Cayenne: For me, “Noluck–God Given” is about staying grounded in where my gift truly comes from. Growing up in church, I was always taught—and I still believe—that every gift I have comes from God. I didn’t just wake up one day and decide to be able to do music at this level. It’s something that was given to me.

So when I say “Noluck,” I mean exactly that—there was no luck involved in me getting to where I am or becoming as good as I’ve become. It’s all God-given.

That mindset keeps me humble. It reminds me that no matter how far I go—whether it’s big records, major awards, or even Grammys—it still won’t be luck. It’ll be God. And because of that, I always want to make sure I give Him the credit and the reverence He deserves.

At its core, it’s a reminder to stay rooted, stay grateful, and never lose sight of the source of it all.

V-Henny: As a rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer, which role feels most natural to you?

Cayenne: Honestly, all of those roles feel natural to me. Whatever hat I need to wear in the moment—whether it’s producing, writing, singing, or rapping—it all flows. It is God-given, so I’m able to step into each role confidently and do what needs to be done.

If I need to rap, it’s there. If I need to sing, it’s there. Producing comes naturally too. But if I had to choose one that feels the most natural, I’d say writing.

Writing is really the foundation for everything else. Before a song becomes anything—before the production, before the performance—it starts with the writing. That’s where it all begins for me, and that’s where I feel the most at home.

V-Henny: How do you continue evolving while staying authentic to yourself?

Cayenne: Music is always changing—it’s always growing—so as an artist in the industry, I understand that I have to grow with it. I make sure I stay tapped into what’s current, whether that’s doing freestyles over new sounds or finding ways to connect with what’s happening now.

At the same time, I never compromise my integrity or my soul. I stay true to my message and the topics I stand on. I’m not promoting negativity just to fit in—I’m adapting to the sound, not losing myself in it.

That balance is what keeps me evolving while still being authentic. It allows me to stay connected to the younger generation while still being true to who I am.

At the end of the day, I approach it as a student of the game—never feeling like I know it all, always open to learning, growing, and elevating with the music.

V-Henny: What can fans expect next from Cayenne in music and performance?

Cayenne: Fans can expect a lot more from me—more visuals, more singles dropping, and a lot more performances on the way. I’ve also got some fashion pieces coming soon, so I’m expanding creatively beyond just the music.

I’m looking to be part of the Art of Music showcase on June 9th, and I’ll also be performing at a Juneteenth event in Philly. So there’s definitely going to be more opportunities for people to see me live and really experience what I do.

Overall, it’s just more of me across the board. More presence, more consistency, and more connection, so people can really put a face to the name and understand the artist behind the music.

Cayenne stands out as an artist whose talent is built on legacy, discipline, and divine purpose. Embracing the belief that his gifts are GODGVN, he continues to grow as a creator who brings substance, energy, and soul to every performance and release. His journey reflects dedication rather than chance, proving that real artistry comes from within. As he continues to evolve and elevate, Cayenne is positioning himself as one of New Rochelle’s most exciting rising stars in music today.

Born in Newark, New Jersey, Cano The Artist is emerging as an exciting new force in today’s music scene. Influenced by the hip-hop, pop, and dance sounds of the late 90s and early 2000s, Cano has developed a fresh style that combines nostalgia with modern energy. From performing across New Jersey to Miami, he sharpened his stage presence before mastering music production to create a sound entirely his own. With dynamic songwriting, infectious rhythms, and emotionally driven records, Cano The Artist is building momentum as an artist who knows how to make listeners feel every beat.

V-Henny: Growing up in Newark, New Jersey, how did your environment shape your sound and ambition?

Cano: The sound in Newark was always fun music, I came up in a city bumping club music from stolen cars.  Being around activities like that made me listen to uptempo music as it matches the trill.

V-Henny: What artists from the late 90s and early 2000s influenced you the most?

Cano: Artist that influenced me no question were Redman and Naughty by Nature.  Their music had a few street songs, but ultimately they were Artist who incorporated fun melodies and songs, that were more then the violence to get the world experience an enjoyable side of Hip Hop.  No question my music does the same, the goal to to leave my audience with smiles.

V-Henny: How did performing from New Jersey to Miami help you grow as an artist?

Cano: I believe traveling and performing in different regions of the country gives an Artist a sense of a sound that is truly theirs. It allows you to see most people running with the popular sound, and gives you a chance to craft your sound better to stand out from the crowd.

V-Henny: At what point did you decide to learn music production and take control of your sound?

Cano: I was writing for 10 years but it was always to the same sounds because most producers I ran into weren’t taking chances on new or different sounds. It frustrate me.  About 3 years ago I decided it’s time for me to create sounds that can give me something to say.   Now I don’t mind working with other producers but I have to set a stage for the types of sounds I like for producers I meet going forward to match my vibe.

V-Henny: How would you describe the signature sound of Cano The Artist to new listeners?

Cano: My sound was intended to be high energy club songs to get people to move their bodies again and get off the phones instead of just standing around.  It’s about being in the moment again. I’m bringing club songs but like all Artist we are more than that, so looking forward to sharing music that also has real emotions attached to the story of my life and yours. 

V-Henny: Your music blends emotion with energy, how important is that balance to you?

Cano: I really want the youth to be inspired to take chances in sounds, to keep evolving music and their taste in sounds.  We been in a loop of the same sounds for a while, and we got to keep the culture pushing new sounds so Hip Hop and it’s sub cultures won’t be replaced as a top market that it deserves to be.

V-Henny: What message do you want fans to take away from your music?

Cano: The biggest challenge for all artists are scamming people.  We artist try to work with new people but it can deter us from trusting and making the right connections with most people just reaching out for your money in hand but forgetting to actually give you a hand.

V-Henny: How do you approach songwriting when creating a new track?

Cano: My process of making music is different in the 1st stage but usually consistent to getting it done and copyrighted 

I can attempt to say let’s make a new sound today from scratch, start with a hook or start with a drum kick.  Or I might look onto notes of hooks I wrote down days ago when I was doing something random that made me say this sounds unique. But the key is to know music ideas can spark at anytime.

V-Henny: What challenges have you faced as an independent artist, and how have you overcome them?

Cano: Being Indie is a challenge because we wear every hat, meaning we got to do it all.  I think the reality is we want to do it all, but we got to get someone on your side to help. Can someone do it all sure but the process of doing all takes away from artists being in studio to keep on creating. 

V-Henny: What can fans expect next from Cano The Artist in 2026?

Cano: This year I’m looking forward to sharing new club sounds and redefine the club scene, but I can’t wait until I drop some of my love songs to bring on an area of new RnB Hip Hop mix. The area of Soul Rap is here, the new sub culture of hip hop good club songs and real love songs.

Cano The Artist represents the next generation of talent, creative, versatile, and fearless in pushing musical boundaries. By blending heartfelt emotion with danceable production, he creates records that connect deeply while keeping energy levels high. As his fanbase continues to grow, Cano is proving that passion, skill, and originality can open doors to something bigger. With his roots in Newark and a vision that reaches far beyond, Cano The Artist is definitely one to watch in the evolving music industry.

@therealcanotheartist 

www.canotheartist.com

Auracle is an emerging artist who views music as far more than entertainment, it is a direct reflection of inner life, emotion, and personal truth. Every lyric and melody carries the experiences of the soul, transforming daily feelings into meaningful sound. With an approach rooted in vulnerability, honesty, and creativity, Auracle creates music designed to resonate deeply with listeners. More than just songs, each release becomes an experience that reminds audiences that expression is a privilege, not a luxury. Through authentic artistry and emotional depth, Auracle is building a unique voice that stands out in today’s music landscape.

V-Henny: How would you describe your artistry to someone hearing your music for the first time?

Auracle: I would describe it in the same fashion you would describe New York, a melting pot. While my music tends to vary from single to single in regards to genre, the one similarity that can be found across every song is the meticulous thought and vulnerability put into it. 

V-Henny: Why do you see music as a reflection of your inner life?

Auracle: Music is a reflection of my inner life because I’m sharing my experiences, good and bad, to a vast audience. What would usually be considered confidential information that’s only usually shared with a select few, is now being shared on a wider scale. My authenticity has to be translated through every medium shared with others, thus music being a reflection of my inner life.

V-Henny: What does the phrase “expression is a privilege, not a luxury” mean to you?

Auracle: To say expression is a privilege, not a luxury, is to take a common saying and flip it in a sense that isn’t at all superficial. The art of expressing yourself, regardless of how it’s done, is something that shouldn’t be taken for granted, nor is it guaranteed. Expression is only as valuable as much as you upkeep it, share it, and sit in it, etc.

V-Henny: How important is vulnerability in your songwriting process?

Auracle: Vulnerability is one of the most important factors in my songwriting process. With my trademark saying being “Expresson is a privilege, not a luxury,” it’s important, if not a necessity, to ensure that my feelings are being transmuted in real time.

V-Henny: What emotions or experiences inspire you most when creating music?

Auracle: I think amongst all other experiences, it’s safe to say that hardships inspire me the most when creating music. Trials, tribulations, and hardships evoke strong emotions that can then be transmuted into something more tangible. Though strong emotions derive from negative experiences, the same can be said for positive experiences. Outward thinking, future goals, and excitement around accomplishments are also experiences that inspire me mostly when creating music.

V-Henny: How do you turn personal feelings into lyrics and melodies that connect with others?

Auracle: Personal feelings turn into lyrics through repetitive thoughts and through hyper analyzing each perspective within a situation. Those very same thoughts and perspectives then get turned into melodies through meticulous writing and re-writing. Also, reading the thesaurus/dictionary helps me play with different melodies, in addition to using drum cadences to form entirely new melodies.

V-Henny: What do you hope listeners feel after hearing your music?

Auracle: I hope that listeners feel closer to themselves after hearing my music, more specifically the highest version of themselves. I hope that my music brings them comfort in knowing that they’re never alone in their experiences and that they can always choose to turn their experiences/emotions into something positive, meaningful, and everlasting. 

V-Henny: How do you challenge yourself creatively with each new release?

Auracle: I challenge myself creatively with each new release by exploring the range of my voice, playing with different flows that wouldn’t traditionally fit on certain genres, and sometimes using drum cadences as fillers for my lyrics.

V-Henny: What artists or influences have helped shape your sound?

Auracle: One of my main concerns within my artistry, is to never strive to be like or sound like anyone else. With that said, I only have one artist that serves as an inspiration. Mo3 is a phenomenal artist that captivated me by the way he mixed street life with gospel. Gospel hymns, melodies, and riffs can be found within his music, all while speaking about the streets that shaped him and I find that truly unique, as well as inspiring.

V-Henny: What’s next for Auracle, and what can fans expect in the near future?

Auracle: I’m in the process of shaping, as well as curating my authentic sound. I’m also in preparation for my very first tour to Paris, so I’m working on releasing a summer song before my departure. With my roots being from the Caribbean, it’s only right to start off the summer right. 

Auracle represents the kind of artist who creates with purpose, using music as a channel for truth, healing, and connection. By embracing vulnerability and turning emotion into art, Auracle continues to inspire listeners to value self-expression and personal growth. As the journey unfolds, this rising talent is proving that powerful music comes from honesty and the courage to be fully seen. Auracle is an artist to watch as authenticity continues to shape every step of the path ahead.