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Fana Hues: Love and Light

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Fana Hues
Fana Hues

Beginning with the release of her debut solo LP, Hues, in 2020, native Los Angeles singer-songwriter Fana has been ascending through the ranks of R&B, further proving herself as a real true force to be reckoned with.


MOTH (Matters Of The Heart) is Fana Huesā€™ third full length body of work, as well as the final chapter in this incredible musical trilogy.Ā 

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Letā€™s hop right into this summer anthem-like single, ā€œRental,ā€ ā€” Tell me about this particular composition; how did it even come to fruition?

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I was in the thick of creating my album MOTHand most of the songs I was writing were emotionally challenging, so I took a break and ended up with ā€œRental.ā€ A happy accident. Ā Ā 

Of course ā€œRentalā€ comes courtesy of your latest project,Ā MOTHĀ ā€” Conceptually, what does that title represent both to and for you? Ā Ā 

MOTHĀ follows my journey of remembering that love and light is all around me, as well as in me. Ā Ā 


How then doesĀ MOTHĀ either differ and / or compare to previous Fana Huesā€™ efforts? Ā 


My previous projects, as well asĀ MOTH, all have a through line of self discovery. When I make music, Iā€™m putting a mirror up to myself and seeing what I like and what I donā€™t like. Ā Ā 

As a songwriter, when you sit down to pen your lyrics where do you draw inspiration from? Ā Ā 

Ive never written a lie, so I write about what I experience. Ā 


Reflecting, tell me your whole inception into music ā€” When did you first become interested in it? And how did it all begin for Fana Hues? Ā Ā 


Iā€™ve been singing all my life, but I started writing songs in high school. From then on, I knew I wanted to share my creativity and see if other people could connect with what I made. Ā Ā 


Now where exactly do you hail from? And growing up there, who all did / do you consider to be your strongest musical influences? Ā Ā 


Iā€™m from Pasadena, CA. My musical influences are pretty vast and change depending on the musical season Iā€™m in. For MOTH specially, I leaned into Minnie Riperton, Stevie Wonder, etcetera, but also Portishead in some ways. My influences fluctuate, and I think thatā€™s what keeps the music ever growing. Ā  Ā 


In having said that, how do you classify your overall sound and / or style? Ā  Ā Ā 


I make RnB, and then some. Ā Ā 


Switching gears here, what exactly do you want people to get from your music? Ā  Ā Ā Ā 

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Iā€™ve been documenting my life and my journey with music, but what Iā€™m finding is that a lot of people have similar journeys and can connect to the way I narrate. So I donā€™t set out to have one mission or message through music other than connectivity. Ā 


If you could collaborate with any one artist, living or dead, who would it be and why? Ā  Ā  Ā Ā Ā  Ā 


If I had it my way, I would love to have written a song with Sade in the ā€˜90ā€™s. Her tone is so special to me. Ā Ā 


If you could play any venue in the world, which one would you choose and why? Ā  Ā  Ā Ā 

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One of the first concerts I went to was at The Wiltern in L.A.. Iā€™m definitely still chasing that venue, so I can have a full circle moment. Ā Ā 


On a more serious note, are you happy with the current state of music? Ā Ā 


I think music is having growing pains currently, but also the music that I like isnā€™t necessarily in the mainstream and itā€™s thriving in the shadows. Ā Ā 

What do you feel has and will continue to be the key to your longevity? Ā Ā 


A slow burn. Ā Ā 


Do you have any other outside / additional (future) aspirations, maybe even completely away from music?Ā Ā 


I want to be a jeweler actually. Thatā€™s my second act I think. Ā Ā 


To date, what has been your biggest career moment(s), at least thus far anyway? Ā  Ā Ā 


Being able to tour. Iā€™ve wanted to tour my entire life, so having a headlining tour is my biggest accomplishment. Ā Ā 


Whatā€™s an average day like for you? Ā 


Pretty mundane. Cook, eat, go outside, work, dream. Ā Ā 


Please discuss how you interact with and respond to fans... Ā Ā 


I respond to pretty much every DM I get, but I really like in real life interactions. Itā€™s my favorite thing. Ā Ā 


What is your favorite part about this line of work? Your least favorite? And, why? Ā Ā 


My favorite part is seeing people absorb your creation in real time. I love when my music becomes the soundtrack to someoneā€™s life. My least favorite is my art being viewed as a product. It strips the magic away from it. Ā Ā 


What advice would you have for someone wanting to follow in your footsteps?Ā 


Have an airtight vision and stick with it. Ā 


Looking ahead, say five or maybe even ten years from now, where do you see yourself? Ā  Ā 

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I see myself touring, hopefully in love with a family, working on album #6. Ā Ā 


As for the immediate, what's next for Fana Hues?Ā Ā Ā 


Iā€™m ready to start working on new music, and enter a new stage of my creativity. Ā Ā 


Lastly, any ā€œpartingā€ words for our readers? Ā Ā 


I appreciate anybody who is interested enough in my view on life to follow my journey. I love you for loving me. Listen toĀ MOTH.Ā 


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