At simply 20 years previous, Stevie Matthew is an achieved artist – from producer to musician to singer. With years of expertise beneath his belt, he’s ready to make his debut into the business, together with his first full-length album following the latest launch of his new single, “All of the Time within the World.”
“All of the Time within the World” – Stevie Matthew
Born and raised in Los Angeles, music all the time felt synonymous with town for Stevie Matthew.
Though he’s making his solo debut later this 12 months, Matthew has already labored with artists like Olivia Holt, Robin Thicke, and Eric Bellinger. Collaboration has all the time been central to his work – whether or not it’s for his personal music or another person’s.
“Each artist brings their factor. It’s actually a enjoyable factor to be with a special artist day-after-day,” Matthew says. Collaborations within the music business are highly effective and important instruments that profit each musicians and executives. Labels can use options to raise rising artists, whereas musicians can faucet into new sources of creativity.
For Matthew, collaborating comes naturally – he began out as a producer. He started studying devices at age three, from guitar to drums to piano.
“I’ve been taking part in devices since I used to be actually younger,” he says. “And I grew up in LA, so it occurred naturally. I used to be taking part in reside with a bunch of artists and taking part in in periods.”
Matthew’s ardour for music is clear not solely in his work however in the way in which he speaks. When discussing the small print of a track – from a guitar chord to writing the refrain – his eyes gentle up, desirous to share extra.
His debut as an artist emerged by way of a collaboration with Olivia Holt on “A Tune to Make Out To.” Initially working behind the scenes on the monitor, Matthew finally stepped in to document the male vocals.
“We had completed it earlier than we determined who was going to place it out, and it simply felt prefer it made extra sense coming from each of us,” he says. The track capabilities extra as a duet than a function – an intimate dialog between two lovers. Holt and Matthew’s voices harmonize effortlessly, including emotional depth {that a} solo model wouldn’t seize.
“Collaboration will be tremendous magical with the proper artist,” Matthew says. “When there’s that on the spot chemistry in a room with the proper individual, the track tends to be larger than both of us.”
Collaboration has additionally helped Matthew develop his artistry throughout sound, visuals, and general presentation.
“I believe the proper individuals simply began paying consideration over a few years of doing that,” he says. “I used to be all the time within the studio. As soon as I had the proper workforce so far as administration and, , all these items round me, it actually began to make sense.”
His new single, “All The Time in The World,” is a collaboration with R&B artist Eric Bellinger. The monitor showcases Matthew’s talent in mixing genres and aligning with collaborators to create music that’s each sonically wealthy and lyrically resonant.
Whereas collaborations have formed a lot of his profession thus far, Matthew is happy to step out as a solo artist. “All The Time in The World” marks just the start.
“The objectives are my objectives. So for me that’s making the best music I could make, which is, , enjoyable to be within the studio with my very own type of set of objectives and being the one to make all the selections.”
Social media has remodeled artistic industries like music, movie, and publishing. In right this moment’s panorama, follower counts usually outweigh talent, with casting administrators and brokers signing influencers based mostly on their attain fairly than their craft.
Matthew, nonetheless, avoids the entice of fixed self-promotion. As a substitute of endlessly scrolling, he channels his power into the studio. Years of expertise behind the scenes have helped him keep targeted on the music itself, fairly than the numbers.
“This challenge will actually be my first time stepping out, which I’m enthusiastic about,” Matthew says of his debut document, due out later this 12 months.
Together with his deep understanding of style and manufacturing, the album guarantees a mix of kinds, elevated by considerate lyrics and layered sound.
“I’d say some information will make you dance, different information are on the horny facet, make you need to gentle candle,” he shares. “However I believe for positive the collaborations are going to shock individuals.” His single with Eric Bellinger is simply the beginning.
A self-proclaimed R&B musician, Matthew says his first album will mirror the soul and emotion that outline the style.
Vulnerability and honesty form his lyrics, that are supported by orchestral preparations.
Though R&B was his entry level into music manufacturing, he attracts inspiration from throughout the spectrum. “I began taking part in R&B music, however I’m influenced by pop and dance music as an artist. The album form of leans alternative ways, however the album form of lives in these three worlds.”
This debut is an opportunity for Matthew to discover a brand new section in his artistry, however he plans to hold ahead key classes from his years of collaboration.
Seeing different artists work on the prime of their recreation has impressed him. “Sure individuals can write a success day-after-day and different individuals can sing their ass off or no matter it’s,” he says. “All people competing on the highest stage at no matter it’s that they do actually pushes me to be the perfect at what I do.”
Though the album is a private challenge, collaboration nonetheless performs a significant position. “I not often make music alone. I’m all the time with one other producer, one other author, and if I’m creating alone, I’ll normally nonetheless have my greatest pals within the room taking part in.”
Matthew provides, “Even after I’m alone, it’s nonetheless the power within the room that’s fueling what I’m making. And many of the information that I make do come from no matter we’re speaking about that day or no matter is occurring within the room.”
The album primarily lives within the R&B world – a mirrored image of the musical basis he constructed as a toddler studying drums, guitar, and piano.
Private {and professional} relationships have formed the album’s numerous monitor listing. The purpose: to get listeners dancing, reflecting, or feeling assured relying on the track.
Visuals are additionally a giant a part of the challenge. “I believe individuals are going to hook up with them [the visuals] rather a lot, so far as the love side of the document,” he says.
The aesthetic of the album is described as “throwback and tropical” – a becoming vibe for summer season.
So what’s subsequent for Stevie Matthew? Bringing his debut album to life: finalizing manufacturing, taking pictures the quilt and music movies, and including all of the ending touches to what guarantees to be a monumental launch.
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