MusicsWeek: When did you first realize you wanted to be a musician?
Monahlyan: I first realized I wanted to be a musician when I was a 4-year-old little girl singing in the backyard of my grandmother's house. I would sing high notes on a rock and pretend I was on a stage and the garden was my crowd.
MusicsWeek: What was the first song you ever wrote, and what inspired it?
Monahlyan: The first song I ever wrote was about being on a school bus. At the time Missy Elliot was hot on the radio, and her style in music influenced me into writing a song like her.
MusicsWeek: Who are your biggest musical influences?
Monahlyan: My biggest musical influences are Sade, Ciara, and the Weeknd.
MusicsWeek: How do you balance your music career with your personal life, and what self-care practices do you prioritize?
Monahlyan: I make time for the things that I love and music is what I love. I condition my personal life around music and being able to be an artist. I prioritize self-care by giving myself what I want. I shop for my favorite designers and I treat myself with fine dining.
MusicsWeek: What's the most inspiring thing that's happened to you in your music career?
Monahlyan: The most inspiring thing that's happened in my music career is being on the radio. Having my music played for the world is what I do it for.
MusicsWeek: What legacy do you hope to leave with your music?
Monahlyan: The legacy I hope to leave is positivity, empowerment, courage, and drive.
MusicsWeek: What are some of the most important lessons you’ve learned from your career?
Monahlyan: The most important lesson I've learned from my music career is to have patience and be open-minded. Things may not always go as you planned but keep at it and never give up. There's always a light at the end of the tunnel.
MusicsWeek: What drives you to keep creating music even during challenging times?
Monahlyan: I always feel I have a story to tell and my job isn't done. I have so much exposure to music and I'm always around people who make wonderful music. So the influence is always there and tangible. When making music is available to me I naturally get pulled in and give in to the beat. I started coming up with creative ideas that I felt would complement the beat. Then go off of that.
MusicsWeek: What’s something about you that fans might be surprised to learn?
Monahlyan: I like playing with money. Hundred dollar bills to be exact.
MusicsWeek: What do you enjoy doing when you’re not making music?
Monahlyan: Making money.
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