Apr 30

Apr 30 Gini: "Leaving You Behind" (Exclusive Interview)

How did you come up with your single?

I made a really bad experience with a narcissist. My ex boyfriend mentally abused me for 2 years and I couldn't get out of it. I was emotionally dependent on him.

I was also ashamed to be in a situation like this, especially because my environment always saw me as a strong, independent person. So I wrote the song "leaving behind" to overcome this toxic relationship. I wanted to work a lot with my vocal range and just let my pain lead my voice for finding the vocal melody. My way of letting things go is writing music. After releasing that song, I finally felt free.With that song I also want to empower othe people and especially women, to break free, even if it's very hard to do so.

How are you managing to stay inspired with all the changes happening in the world right now?

All those changes help me to be even more inspired. It is a time where you are forced to look inside yourself. And being in your own mind and soul is the biggest source of inspiration.

I use all of the pain, the doubts and negative feelings these days for my music. I get inspired by it. And the thing is: energy is energy. And you can turn negative energy into positive energy. That is what I am trying to do right now. I've never lived in a world like that.And I get to think about things, I never thought of. I am in the middle of my youth and all of a sudden my whole world stopped and slowed down. That is really hard, especially for young people. But it's also a chance and gives you another view of life.

Do you enjoy performing online for your fans and supporters?

I love performing for fans and supporters. That is, what music is about: Reaching people. Tell your story and let them relate to your story. There is nothing more important than the connection to your audience. Of course online performances are not the same. But they still give other people hope. People need art, music and careless moments like in concerts, theatres or galleries for their mental health. Especially music helps to forget life for a moment. I want to share my life on stage and empower others with it.

What can we expect from you in 2021?

Hopefully a lot. You never know what's coming but my EP "Gini Tonic" will be out in June. I am releasing Singles from my EP at the moment and in fall I will also drop a new single which will hopefully surprise my fans.

It will show a tougher side of me. Besides that I am also working as a comedian and actress. And my first comedy programme will come out in winter 2021 :) Stay tuned!