Greek-Australian artist Vassy has made historical past by changing into the primary lady to win the EDMA ICON Award. Vassy expressed her disbelief and gratitude upon receiving the award, noting that she hails from a small distant city in Australia and by no means imagined attaining such a prestigious honor.
As a singer/songwriter within the male-dominated dance trade, Vassy is proud to have remained true to herself and to have proven different artists and ladies that authenticity is essential to success. She hopes that her win will encourage others to pursue their desires and break down limitations within the music trade.
Vassy’s distinctive method to bounce music has earned her a faithful fan base and significant acclaim. Her dedication to authenticity and individuality has made her a task mannequin for aspiring artists all over the world. With this historic win, Vassy has cemented her standing as a real icon within the dance music group.
We had the prospect to meet up with her and ask these all vital questions after receiving the EDMA award in Miami.
How does it really feel to be the primary lady recognised with the EDMA Icon award?
It’s actually such an honour to be the primary lady to win the ICON award. I’m proud to guide the trail for a lot of different ladies on the market and artists within the Dance house.
I can’t imagine {that a} Greek Aussie woman all the way in which from a little bit distant city in Australia, involves America to pursue her desires and turns into a Music Icon 🙂
I’m proud that I can present different artists and ladies that you just don’t must be a man or a DJ and if you happen to stay genuine to your self it’ll repay.
In such a male dominated style, and DJ Driven trade as an artist within the dance house I stayed genuine to myself, so to obtain the 2023 ICON Award being the primary lady to take action simply reinforces how vital it’s, to be true to your self.
Who have been the ICONs that you just appeared as much as when beginning your journey?
Well I appeared as much as my Mother, Grandmother and Sister, the robust ladies round me, who formed me to be the individual I’m right now. And in fact my Father he was my true No1 Icon, bless his soul we misplaced him 20 years in the past however he taught me the significance of onerous work. In phrases of music I used to be impressed by artists like Billie Holiday, Tina Turner, Erykah Badu, Crystal Waters, Nina Simone, Sarah Vaught, Shirley Horn, Astrud and Bebel Gilberto, Eartha Kit and so forth..…….these Ladies have been iconic to me…..
When was your earliest expertise or reminiscence of digital music?
Well technically I confer with digital music again within the 90s as a result of we have been listening to a whole lot of home music rising up my sister and brother we’re older and so they used to have home music on on a regular basis again then artists like Crystal Waters was a fav, Soul to Soul, Robyn S, De La Soul, CmC Music Factory, Black Box, Nomad, KLF…..I imply the oldschool dance home acts….
When did you realise you have been destined to have such a profitable profession in music? What was the momentum shifting level?
I feel I realised after my father had handed away a buddy of mine had submitted a few my very first songs I had ever written. I used to be very depressed on the time however a type of songs obtained picked up and it grew to become music of the 12 months and performed all throughout the nation in Australia it landed me a serious recording contract with common information. When I left Australia and moved to America I began once more as a result of nobody knew me.
In America it was once I obtained my very first primary on the Billboard Dance Charts I used to be the primary Australian to get a #1 with a solo report ever in historical past. That was a monumental second in my profession after which from there I had my multi platinum report I wrote and carried out on with David GUETTA and Showtek which exploded and has since had over 2 billion streams however on the time when it got here out I simply bear in mind pondering wow that is wild everyone seems to be singing the music everywhere in the world a music that I had written in lower than an hour….who would have recognized. I additionally had different highlights like profitable prestigious music awards through the years and performing foremost iconic levels with Music Icons akin to Tiesto…., these moments actually made me really feel like wow my artwork is making an influence on individuals globally.
What are the essential components exterior of music to you to be staying so constant and nonetheless writing and creating new recent music on a regular basis?
I feel the essential components exterior of music could be a balanced private life and household life and wholesome life. Focusing in your physique and well being and psychological well being. For me a couple of years in the past I had some well being issues that got here up and though they took my time away from MUSIC it was a blessing in disguise as a result of it has actually taught me to step away from the trade and concentrate on the actually vital issues. Without your well being you don’t have anything and with out your loved ones’s well being you don’t have anything.
And I like the outside and nature and I attempt to do a whole lot of that and that helps maintain me calm and grounded and because of this give me a recent thoughts feeling impressed. Many years in the past I used to go onerous within the studio day by day however now I stability all of it out. I don’t need to be within the studio on a regular basis in order that I can come into the studio all motivated with recent concepts.
Is the motivation totally different now to once you began? What motivates you right now?
Yes I’m undoubtedly motivated by various things right now than I used to be years in the past. I need peace and a balanced life surrounded by constructive individuals solely round me. I suppose I don’t must work the way in which I used to so I’m in a position to decide and select what I’d wish to work on now and take my time and actually benefit from the artwork of constructing my songs.
What can followers count on from Vassy in 2023?
Lots of recent music and songs which might be undoubtedly authentically VASSY songs. I’ve exhibits arising however for me 2023 is all in regards to the music and the followers.
What would your recommendation be for future ladies icons on the market?
Be your self, be true to who you might be, don’t be afraid or ashamed to be a lady, don’t be afraid to ask for what you need or don’t need. Be a BOSS however not Bossy. Surround your self with individuals who respect you and imagine in you.
What is your message for artists and creatives on the market on receiving this award?
Believe in your self and Be true to who you might be as a result of Rejections are Redirections so stick with Plan A … no want for plan B, you probably have one you’ve got already compromised plan A.