Urban Vault caught up with Switzerland based award-winning dance music artist Tenaj to ask her some questions about her latest track BE AS I AM METAMORPHOSIS and more…
At a very young age, Tenaj won various beauty pageants and was dancing at high profile events. When she grew up, she decided to take her career further moving to Los Angeles and studying music at the prestigious LA Music Academy. She has won multiple Hollywood Music Awards for the Best Emerging Artist and Best EDM Song. She was 8 weeks in the number 1 on the Club Radio Charts in the USA and had great success at the iTunes Top 100, Swiss dance Charts, Radio AirPlay Now, Examinar, Record World Chart, and Edge Music.
What is your name?
Tenaj
Where are you from?
I’m Swiss/American/Croatian currently living in Switzerland.
How old are you?
Forever 21.
How long have you been making music?
Since I’m a little girl. I always loved music dancing and singing.
How many songs/albums have you released to date?
I would say over 50 songs? Maybe? I lost count I’m always collaborating with different artist and my own music. Definitely a lot 😊.
Can you tell us about your latest track, the background, and inspirations behind it?
There was a time where various people around me wanted to tell me who I can and cannot be. What I can and cannot do. My belief is to always be yourself. I fell in love with the title Be As I Am.
How have you ended up in the music industry?
My uncle was a professional photographer and he started to take pictures of me since I was 6 months old. At a very young age, I started to dance and sing. I guess it was a natural progression. One thing let go another.
What do you think of the music industry in 2019?
It’s a very competitive industry. I think as an indy artist you have a lot of tools which are working in your favor. Like all the different social media platforms and the internet. I think if you go after your dreams you can make it.
What have you got planned for the rest of 2019?
My goal is to come with a new song/video every two months. Definitely a lot of creativity and unique styles.
What inspires you when you make your music?
I listen to a lot of different DJ’s artist which inspire me. When I’m at various festivals/clubs/pool party’s I feel at home. I strive to create music for that scene.
Who would you like to collaborate with in the future?
Ohhh that’s a hard question I think my list is huge lol right now I would say Don Diablo.
What’s your favorite track at the moment?
Just Kiddin Stay the night.
What do you do when your not making music?
I love to keep it simple. Chill with my family have fun with my chihuahuas. Watch Tv.
Which do you prefer, Facebook or Twitter or Instagram?
I’m definitely an Instagram Babe.
In a few words sum up your thoughts about Urban Vault and what we’re trying to do?
What I can see is that you guys have the good underground swag focusing on good artists with creativity.
Thank you for your time and may you carry on making dope, fresh music…
Thank you guys for having me. Stay dope and definitely stay tuned for all my new music to come.
http://www.tenaj.us
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https://twitter.com/wwwTENAJus
https://soundcloud.com/tenaj1
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