The multifaceted artist shares his journey, inspirations, and what’s next in his evolving music career.
Today we have the pleasure to have Braydon on Goathead
GHR: Great to have you with us. What inspired you to start writing music?
Braydon Babbs: It’s funny, it actually never started with writing. Around 2008, I became fascinated with the idea of trying my hand at vocal engineering and mastering once I heard different electronic plug-ins (vocoders, talk-box, and flangers) being used on projects like Daft Punk Homework or the Britney Spears Blackout album. It just evolved from there. Eventually, I taught myself the engineering ropes and would record my own vox using Mixcraft (shoutout Acoustica). That led to working with various producers and writing on their beats.
GHR: What inspirations—artists, genres, or anything else—have you had that may have influenced your artistry along the way?
Braydon Babbs: I’m a weird melting pot of oldies, early 00’s R&B, and pop. I’m obsessed with 70’s and 80’s culture, so a lot of my songs are inspired by that time period. I’m definitely a Janet & Prince junkie. I love Delegation, ELO, Spandau Ballet, The 1975, Kaytranada… there are honestly way too many to count!
GHR: How is your process of songwriting set around?
Braydon Babbs: A lot of times for lyrics, I will just start with a title and build a story around that. The top-line usually starts with a mumble or a hum in my head. Then I combine the two and add my harmonies and ad-libs after. That’s my favorite part.
GHR: What motivates you to create music and bring awareness to different situations through your songs?
Braydon Babbs: I think for me, it’s always based on a feeling. Whether it’s sexy R&B or something more thought-provoking, I want it to resonate with people and make them feel good or understood. I try to put thoughts, ideas, and a vocal delivery out there that will evoke that in people.
GHR: Could you share some insights into your next projects?
Braydon Babbs: My album will be coming out at the top of the year, so I’m super excited about that. Then, I just want to keep working with different producers and continue promoting, recording, and exploring. I’d love to do something more rock-influenced next, so we’ll see.
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