Q: Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how your childhood impacted your musical direction?
A: I fell in love with music standing on a club stage at seven, singing beside my mom and I’ve been chasing that feeling ever since. Growing up in a tiny town, there was only one vocal teacher and she taught classical, so even though I was obsessed with Beyoncé and Christina Aguilera, my voice was shaped by opera.At home, my brother was blasting Nirvana and Metallica, my mom adored Celine Dion and Whitney Houston, and I was in my room dancing to every pop hit I could find. That mix of gritty rock, powerhouse vocals, and emotional pop shaped who I am now, an alt-pop artist who blends it all.
Before going solo, I spent five years touring the world in an all-girl band. We played everywhere from Morocco to Malaysia and it was the wildest, most unforgettable crash course in live performance. That’s where I really learned what it means to connect with a crowd, live out of a suitcase, and find magic on stage. Those years gave me the stories, the scars, and the spark that now fuel my songs as a solo artist.
Q: How are you planning on growing your fan base and sharing your music with the world? What message do you have for anyone who is about to discover “Emi Jeen”?
A: Music has always been my therapy. Growing up, I was taught to hold in my emotions “be a big girl,” don’t cry. So now, I pour everything I never got to say into my songs. It’s where the heartbreak, the rage, the joy, and the healing live. I just hope that when people listen, they feel permission to let go of whatever they’ve been holding in too.
Touring is my favorite way to connect. It’s where the music becomes real. I’ve been supporting incredible artists across North America and Europe, playing my heart out on stage and meeting fans face to face. That’s how I’m growing one show, one city, one soul-connection at a time. If you’re just discovering my music, all I can say is: welcome. I’ve bled into these songs, and I hope they meet you exactly where you are.
Q: Who is the most inspiring artist for you right now? And where do you find inspiration for making music?
A: Right now, I’m really inspired by Halsey. She’s phenomenal live, raw, unapologetic, and such a powerful blend of pop and alternative. I love that she stands for something, that there’s always meaning behind the music. That’s what I strive for too.
I find most of my inspiration when I’m moving, touring, traveling, just being out in the world. New places and new faces that’s when the songs start writing themselves. I actually feel a little stuck if I stay in one place too long. Movement brings emotion to the surface and that’s where the music lives. I then keep tons of words, phrases and voice memos on mom phone for when I come back in the studio.
Q: Can you tell us about the story or message behind the song, “I’m (Not) Good”?
A: “I’m (Not) Good” came from one of those writing sessions that felt more like therapy than work. That day, we walked into the studio and just started talking—about our relationships, the state of the world, all the chaos around us. And the truth is, none of us were really okay. We were tired, overwhelmed, heartbroken… but still pretending we had it all together. Still saying “I’m good” out of habit. That conversation turned into a song. It’s about admitting you’re not fine and realizing that’s okay. We all keep going, we push through, but there’s something powerful in finally saying, “No, I’m not good right now.” This song gave me that space, and I hope it gives others the same.
Q: How would you describe your sound in one word for potential listeners?
A: Bold.
Q: Did you face any challenges while writing or recording “I’m (Not) Good”?
A: Honestly, “I’m (Not) Good” came together so naturally, it felt like the song was waiting for us. After our little “therapy session” at the start just opening up about how we were really feeling the music just flowed. There were no big challenges that day, just this shared energy in the room that felt honest and electric.
Q: What is the message of your music? And what are your goals as an artist?
A: At the heart of my music is the message that it’s okay not to be okay. I grew up being told to stay strong and hold it all in but through music, I finally found a way to let it all out. If someone can scream along to one of my choruses or cry to one of my ballads and feel understood, then I’ve done my job.
My goal as an artist is to keep building a community around that honesty. I want to reach more people through touring, connect face to face, and keep pushing my sound in ways that are bold, real, and emotional. I don’t want to just make music, I want to create a world people can escape into.
Q: Who is your dream artist to collaborate with? (dead or alive)
A: Hands down, Freddie Mercury. The emotion, the theatricality, the voice, he was fearless and completely one of a kind.
Q: What is your advice for people interested in pursuing music as a career or for those trying to enter the industry?
A: If you want to pursue music, my advice is : Be patient. Be authentic. And outwork everyone. This industry tests you constantly, so you have to believe in yourself even when it feels like no one else does. Don’t chase trends, lean into who you are, even if it’s messy or different. That’s your power. And work… like your dream depends on it. Because it does. Talent opens doors, but consistency keeps them open.
Q: If you could go back in time and give a younger you some words of wisdom, what would they be?
A: I’d tell her: “Stop trying to shrink yourself to fit in. Your dreams aren’t too big. And one day, the very things you think make you ‘too different’ will become your magic.” I’d remind her to trust her voice, literally and metaphorically and to hold on, because the hard moments are shaping the songs that will one day heal other people too.
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