Sorry I haven't posted on my blog in a while! I've been working on some other things that have been giving me a lot of joy (aka youtube and insta) but today I'm back for a super exiting reason! I was recently contacted about a young artist who is releasing a song and they were wondering if I could maybe tell some people about the song. I, of course, happily agreed as one of my goals with social media is lifting up other young artists. This time it is Gigi, a 14 year old actress and singer, who I have the pleasure of interviewing today! I'll have all of her links at the end but first I wanted to ask her a bit about her new song and what it's like to live with fame at such a young age.
What was your inspiration for your new song?
My new single ‘Obsessed’ is loosely based on a real life experience I had with a crush. The idea
of the song is how easy it is for kids or really anyone to slip into a stalker role with social media
these days. You can easily go from attracted to obsessed with someone via apps and social
media. The song also explores the idea of a strong female figure recognizing that something
isn’t right and calling the guy out on it. Kind of a role reversal in the way we usually think of
stalkers. I really like challenging old stereotypes and turning them upside down.
of the song is how easy it is for kids or really anyone to slip into a stalker role with social media
these days. You can easily go from attracted to obsessed with someone via apps and social
media. The song also explores the idea of a strong female figure recognizing that something
isn’t right and calling the guy out on it. Kind of a role reversal in the way we usually think of
stalkers. I really like challenging old stereotypes and turning them upside down.
What is like being in the spotlight at such a young age?
I don’t really know anything different. Not that I have had a spotlight on me my whole life, but
when I chose to pursue a life in the public eye, my parents helped me cautiously navigate the
world by advising me that everything I do is for public consumption and to act accordingly. I
was just saying to someone today that most kids who desire a life in this field really believe it’s a
fast-paced, glamorous ride with all the luxuries that go along with fame, but it’s not the case at
all. There are wonderful moments to cherish and enjoy, but the reality of my day-to-day is
training my mind and body, including my voice and emotions, to a pretty full schedule of
meetings, teleconferences, writing sessions, touring preparation, calls with my manager, dance
lessons, personal training to strengthen my core for stage stamina, and rehearsing my songs.
Then there’s the daily flood of online personalities I work through handling my social media. I
have an amazing fan base, but there are some people out there who like to rain on other’s
parades. You have to have a very thick skin to do this career, and so far I’ve grown to mature
and become more self-aware.
when I chose to pursue a life in the public eye, my parents helped me cautiously navigate the
world by advising me that everything I do is for public consumption and to act accordingly. I
was just saying to someone today that most kids who desire a life in this field really believe it’s a
fast-paced, glamorous ride with all the luxuries that go along with fame, but it’s not the case at
all. There are wonderful moments to cherish and enjoy, but the reality of my day-to-day is
training my mind and body, including my voice and emotions, to a pretty full schedule of
meetings, teleconferences, writing sessions, touring preparation, calls with my manager, dance
lessons, personal training to strengthen my core for stage stamina, and rehearsing my songs.
Then there’s the daily flood of online personalities I work through handling my social media. I
have an amazing fan base, but there are some people out there who like to rain on other’s
parades. You have to have a very thick skin to do this career, and so far I’ve grown to mature
and become more self-aware.
Probably in almost every area. I’m pretty much a business at this point, and not your average 9th
grader! I have a team of incredible people as a foundation around me supporting me with my
music, movies and TV appearances, song-writing, tour, branding deals and other personal
appearances. I don’t know any other teen who wakes up to do this (LOL)! I am so lucky to get to
do what I do, but sometimes I miss the day-to-day of school and friends. My parents asked me
many times to reconsider this life and I told them that it’s not even a choice, I wouldn’t have it
any other way. I know I’ve missed some epic milestones in the life of a normal teenager, but the
perks of what I get to do even out the playing field for me.
grader! I have a team of incredible people as a foundation around me supporting me with my
music, movies and TV appearances, song-writing, tour, branding deals and other personal
appearances. I don’t know any other teen who wakes up to do this (LOL)! I am so lucky to get to
do what I do, but sometimes I miss the day-to-day of school and friends. My parents asked me
many times to reconsider this life and I told them that it’s not even a choice, I wouldn’t have it
any other way. I know I’ve missed some epic milestones in the life of a normal teenager, but the
perks of what I get to do even out the playing field for me.
It was definitely was making so many new friends on set. It was so much fun! We shot in a real
high school called Fashion High in NYC and real students were in the classroom scenes. I made
friends with those kids, especially the ones who were cast in roles. We went from the high
school in NYC out to Long Island and shot a party scene at a mansion there. It was supposed to
be my house in the video (my mom wanted to buy it but it wasn’t for sale!) and we had a house
party scene that was more fun than I could put into words. I also fell down the stairs while
filming and landed flat on my back and the whole set went radio silent until I looked up and said
“ya’ll can laugh, I know that looked hilarious.” And every person from the sound to lighting
person to the producer busted out laughing. It was epic.
high school called Fashion High in NYC and real students were in the classroom scenes. I made
friends with those kids, especially the ones who were cast in roles. We went from the high
school in NYC out to Long Island and shot a party scene at a mansion there. It was supposed to
be my house in the video (my mom wanted to buy it but it wasn’t for sale!) and we had a house
party scene that was more fun than I could put into words. I also fell down the stairs while
filming and landed flat on my back and the whole set went radio silent until I looked up and said
“ya’ll can laugh, I know that looked hilarious.” And every person from the sound to lighting
person to the producer busted out laughing. It was epic.
If you want to see more of Gigi:
Comment down below if I should do more interviews and your fave song at the moment!
