Welcome back, #SoundLovers! We are excited to introduce you to female Korean R&B artist, SAAY and her latest release, “DOMINO!”
“Hello, I’m SAAY, a singer-songwriter, performer, and musician, who is based in Korea and works all over the world.”
Korean female R&B soloist, SAAY, has released her brand-new digital single “DOMINO,” on June 12. “DOMINO,” an all-English track, showcases SAAY’s unique position as an artist who can cross between two languages and cultural markets within the Korean R&B scene. A seasoned singer-songwriter with a career stretching over a decade, SAAY is a multi-player who is deeply involved in the entire process from songwriting, and producing to choreographing and directing performances.
We had the opportunity to talk with SAAY about her start in music, creative process, and "DOMINO."
K Fuse: What inspired you to pursue a career in music? SAAY: The first concert I saw in my life was the Wembley performance by Michael Jackson. My parents were huge fans of Michael, so whenever Michael Jackson appeared on MTV, my parents would sit next to me and watch it together, and when I saw the concert, I thought, "Oh, I want to be like him." In a way, I sometimes think that I am who I am now because I saw the concert then.
Written and co-composed by SAAY, “DOMINO” is her first release in 7 months since her last single “RollerCoaster.” For the official music video, SAAY collaborated with the renown male dance crew WE DEM BOYZ, as well as dancer IBAN, all who have shown stellar performances in the popular Korean dance competition series Street Man Fighter and Street Woman Fighter.
K Fuse: Let's talk about "DOMINO" for just a moment. How would you introduce this track to listeners? SAAY: “DOMINO” represents the complicated feelings that have accumulated over the span of my life and career: anyone who yearns for success can experience conflicting emotions in the form of anticipation and anxiety. Working step by step towards perfection increases the excitement but the fact a single mistake can make everything crumble also increases apprehension, just like a domino. I felt I needed to express these emotions, for us; for me. and It's a medium tempo R&B hip-hop song that combines classical and hip-hop. Starting with the a cappella from the intro, it's an interesting song that opens up all possibilities for the development of the second half of the song! It's not limited to a specific genre, but it's a song that embodies my unique musical position.
K Fuse: What was your creative process when writing "DOMINO?" SAAY: When I write a song or create art, I don't like to tell back the feelings I have or express them prettily. I am a musician who is faithful to all my emotions, stories, and experiences, and expresses them directly. This was also the case with this song. Every single verse, every little story of me and my inner little stories, which were hurt and painful, gathered together to complete the song as a story. Sometimes it is difficult to forcefully take out these traumas and melt them into music, but on the contrary, it is an advantage as an artist that I can be a better me by releasing my inner dark emotions into music.
K Fuse: Is there a message you would like to leave for your fans, and our readers? SAAY: I'm planning to have my solo tour and meet global fans in person again. I just announced a performance in both LA and NYC! Starting with this single DOMINO, I'm planning to do a lot of musical activities. I haven't had the chance to meet global fans since I've been focusing on promoting in Korea for a while. But starting with this single DOMINO, I'm excited to meet global fans in person again! Until we meet in person, always be healthy and happy. Please show a lot of interest and love for this single DOMINO! Thank you! See you soon! I love you!
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