We had the good fortune of connecting with Mystique and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Mystique, career-wise, where do you want to be in the end?
The end goal is to become a touring artist who writes songs for myself and others. I want to continue to put my music out there and inspire individuals with my creativity.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
The music that I create falls in the pop/rock genre with inspirations from Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and Sabrina Carpenter. While these artists influence the tone and vibe of my music, I have always looked up to Michael Jackson, Selena, and Shawn Mendes when it comes to my performances, heart, and motivation. A major part of my creative process is the guitar. The guitar is a staple of my artistic identity. The sound that the guitar can bring to a piece of music is brain-altering. What I love about my art is the connection I have with my audience when they are feeling the music. Whether it’s their bopping to the beat or singing along, it’s surreal.

What sets me apart from others in this field is my compassion and work ethic. As an individual, I always try to look for the best in people and situations. People have told me they like to be around me because I find the good in the bad. I am not afraid to ask for what I want. I am my advocate when it comes to what I do. I will always do my best work no matter what, and no one will work harder than me. My curiosity drives me to always go the extra mile.

I am most excited about what is to come as I will start taking songwriting classes on Music Row and explore more parts of the music industry through Belmont University. During my fall semester of sophomore year, I got a taste of what it feels like to be in a pop ensemble and I fell in love. Dancing and singing on stage is where I want to be. This experience solidified my passion for the entertainment industry. I’m excited to see where this takes me as I begin to write and record more music.
While I’m still building my brand and figuring out who I want to be, I am very proud of what I have accomplished already as a recording artist. How I got to where I am is because of my support system. My family has always been there and it makes the hard journey much easier.

I want my fans to see me as a relatable figure. The entertainment industry makes it very easy to set unrealistic standards for young adults, and I want to be a figure that embraces humanity imperfectly. The music that I put out there is meant for my fans to connect their stories to my lyrics, so they can have something to fall back on. I want my fans to fully express themselves, whether that be with the help of a joyful or angry song. 😉

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
These are my recommendations =
Ice Cream Express – Their ice cream and food menu is amazing!
New Holland Brewing – Amazing pinwheels!
Frederick Meijer Gardens – So beautiful and peaceful.
Deep Roots Produce – Such a cute area to visit in the fall.
Holland, Grand Haven, and Ludington are the cutest little towns to visit. Great food and is perfect for summer vacations.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Thank you to my producer Paul Smith, my co-writer Brian Sproul, my bandmates who make my music come alive, and my family and friends who support me. Words can’t describe how thankful I am for those who come to my shows and listen to my music. Every piece of feedback that I receive I am incredibly grateful for. None of these things would be possible if it weren’t for them. Each person is so valuable to this experience.

Website: https://33f8491b-70a3-437a-840d-a8dff714226a.godaddysites.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/originalmystique/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Tique/61567406504457/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjheGWPtlTQnmJje5oeHlPQ

Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3AxHU7FkRb2UxUYf7IYmkG?si=JuDh8r_SS9-dtfMRTOjsMg&nd=1&dlsi=7519a2df47ce47a1

Image Credits
Paul Smith
Kendall Nicole
Chrystin Melanie

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