Interview: Joseph Baldwin Talks About His New Single "Mymind"
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““Mymind” was created in a time where I was feeling kind of isolated and alone. I had just moved out and was living by myself at the time. I wanted to create something that kind of helped me in that situation, something that explores loneliness but still finishes with a sense of hope”
Tell us about your latest release and what inspired it?
“Mymind” was created in a time where I was feeling kind of isolated and alone. I had just moved out and was living by myself at the time. I wanted to create something that kind of helped me in that situation, something that explores loneliness but still finishes with a sense of hope. So whenever I would listen to it, it would remind me of the loneliness and how I got out of it.
I thought it would be a good time to release it at the moment because so many people are faced with loneliness right now, and I hope this song can uplift them in whatever way that may be.
What is one of your guilty pleasures?
Binge watching The Office, I'm a lame Office fan!
How did you first start in the music industry?
I'd been writing for a few years and wanted to share what I've created with my family and friends, so I decided to release a collection of my music as an EP late last year, 'On My Way to Her'. I guess that would be my starting point!
What are you working on next?
I'm currently working on my next EP. I'm about 3/4 of the way through, so hopefully that will be out late this year or early next!
What advice would you give others?
I think in terms of music, to just make as much stuff as possible. That's the only way to get better! My philosophy is that you have to write a certain amount of bad songs before you find a good one, so keep on writing!
If you could collaborate with anyone who would it be?
Jon Bellion. He is my biggest influence and I think it would be awesome to work with him on something! You gotta dream big!
Who is the dopest artist you know?
I don't know many artists personally, but those I do know are pretty dope! Earnest Jackson is one of my favs!
What’s your favourite studio snack?
Snowpeas, especially when they're cold! They're so crunchy and funky and I love them.