MusicsWeek: Do you ever feel like a song is more than just a song, almost like it carries a part of your soul with it?
Royal Deb: Mek Way, because it carries a part of my autobiography.
MusicsWeek: How do you stay grounded when everything around you in the music industry feels fast-paced or overwhelming?
Royal Deb: Having fun enjoying the process and not being stressed out or intimidated.
MusicsWeek: What would you like your listeners to feel when they hear your music—do you hope for it to be a shared experience, or more personal for each individual?
Royal Deb: Dance, feel good, and vibe with the music. I am from Jamaica and reggae is for everyone.
MusicsWeek: Do you find it easier to write songs from a place of joy, or does pain and struggle provide the strongest material for your music?
Royal Deb: Yes, pure joy when making the songs. Pain and struggle are in everyone's life but we Give Thanks and Praise To The Most High.
MusicsWeek: How do you balance commercial success with artistic integrity? Is there ever a moment when you feel you’ve compromised your vision?
Royal Deb: No balance. I am who I am! My roots are Reggae - My vision is unfolding and evolving.
MusicsWeek: How do you approach the arrangement and production of your songs? Are there specific sounds, instruments, or techniques that you are particularly drawn to?
Royal Deb: When I am in the studio vibing with the music and ideas, rhythm and beat come together from my producer Andre Betts.
MusicsWeek: What’s the most surprising lesson you’ve learned from being in the studio or from collaborating with other musicians?
Royal Deb: Learn to relax and vibe with the music when I am in the booth singing and sometimes changing the lyrics around with my producer, or when other artists are hanging out giving advice.
MusicsWeek: If your music could tell a story of your life so far, what would the title of the album be?
Royal Deb: Orange Hill
MusicsWeek: What role do visuals (like music videos, album art, and live performances) play in the message you want to convey with your music?
Royal Deb: Making the videos, changing outfits, and showing off on stage. Stage presence is important.
MusicsWeek: How do you cope with the balance of wanting to stay authentic while still appealing to a wider audience?
Royal Deb: I am a True Jamaican Gal, down to earth, be who I am as long as I am true to myself and live my life to the fullest.
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