Mayjah Payne Charts at No.14 on UK iTunes Rap Song Sales Chart with “Taxin”

You just recently charted at # (14) on (UK) iTunes Rap Song Sales Chart with your (song) “Taxin”. How does that feel?

It feels magical! My team has some good momentum going right now. I am in gratitude with how things are going.

Tell us about your background getting to where you are today?

I’m from West Los Angeles born and raised, in the studios is where I spent most of my days. I’ve literally put pain in my music with blood, sweat, and tears! I recorded my first project “Phases of Love” at USC in the dorm-rooms and got a lot of support from the campus. I got the opportunity to open for T-Pain, J Cole, Nipsey Hussle, DJ Quik and other legendary artists. The road hasn’t been easy, but I’m still pushing and running the marathon.

What is the most challenging thing you have overcome in your life?

One of the more challenging moments in my life was when my Father passed away when I was 15. He was the glue that helped hold the family together and when he made his transition, we all felt it. It made all of us turn our hustle up. After my big brother Tony Payne was shot and killed on Manchester, I learned that just surviving in Los Angeles as a black male is challenging enough.

What do you want people to take away after listening to your music?

I just want it to be “eargasmic”. I want people to think my music is ear candy. As Jay Z said on The Black Album, “First I had the streets, then I had the charts; First I had their ears, now I have their hearts..”

Any new music coming out soon?

I have a project “In A Mayjah Way” that should come out sometime in May. Keep a look out for it! It’s gonna be Mayjah!

What is your greatest achievement as a musician?

My greatest achievement is my placements thanks to Dahomey Music Enterprises on projects like “Marvel’s Cloak and Dagger” and the Showtime show “The L Word”. It’s amazing to make money off your passion and turning your hobby into a job that can pay bills.

What are 3 words that describe your music?

Timeless, “Eargasmic” , Legendary.

Describe your creative process when you write new music.

It’s all about the vibes! That’s why we call it a record because it is a record in time that records our energy and vibrations and frequencies. I want magnetic records that captivate and draw people in.

Which qualities do you think make a great musician?

Patience and diligent effort make you a great musician. The best artists always want to create something better than they created before.

What’s the best piece of advice another musician ever gave you?

Mob Jr who is the cousin of The Jacka in The Mob Figaz told me to stay independent and put in the footwork and that has been solid advice.

Anyone you’d like to thank?

I want to thank everyone who has had part of my success. Special shoutout to Mama Scat Payne and my family in Kansas City, Missouri!

Do you produce your own music? If not, who do you work with?

I do produce my own music. I have been playing piano and making beats since I was a teenager. I work with Sammy Issac, C6ixx and @TCTheCreative on the regular making instrumentals.

Anything else you want the audience to know about you?

Follow me on Instagram @MayjahPayne to find out more. I’m the Young West Kept Secret so you have got to do some digging to find some gems I have for you.

Where can people listen to your music?

www.mayjahpayne.com
https://mayjahpayne.hearnow.com/
Social Media Links :

https://twitter.com/MayjahPayne https://www.instagram.com/mayjahpayne/ https://www.reverbnation.com/marcpayne https://soundcloud.com/marcpayne https://www.tiktok.com/@mayjahpayne

Mayjah Payne’s “No Payne No Gain" Dominates the iTunes Rap Album Chart

It's an honor to speak with you today. You just recently hit the iTunes Hip-Hop/Rap Albums Chart at number 5 with your hit " No Payne No Gain". How does that feel?

I love the feeling! It felt amazing to sauté the streets like that! I feel like Young Goku in DragonballZ the first time he activated Super-Saiyan mode. It's lit, I’m walking' on sunshine!

What do you like most about making music?

I like the feeling that making music gives me. I love the creation process. When I make music, it puts me in my happy place. Especially when working with all the talented and genius people I got in my circle.

What inspired you to start playing and making music?

I got cut from varsity team basketball and one of the homies, @prod.c6ixx, got the demo version of FL Studio. It was the bootleg free version and when one door closed, another door opened. By the time the squad made it to the playoffs, they were bumpin my first beats and songs to the game. Jumping in different cyphers in LA and Leimert Park while also going to Da Poetry Lounge helped me step my bars up.

Describe your creative process when you write new music.

My process is there is no process. My style is like the “Tao Te Ching” aka ‘The Book of the Way’ - “Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.”

Who's your ideal musician to collaborate with and why?

I like working with creative geniuses. You know? The artists, producers, engineers, actors, painters, photographers, and dancers that got their own sauce and who are fearless are my favorite individuals to collaborate with. But an ideal musician would be Dr. Dre because he is one of the goats and our genius together would shock the world. Working with record-charting producers such as Sammy Issac, Smitty Soul, Kanobby, J Hawk, C6sixx, Mark W, Caydolf, TC The Creative, 2 Tall and Firas Quick was incredible.

Are there any musicians who inspire you? What qualities do you admire about them?

I grew up in Cali listening to Bay Area legends like Mac Dre, E-40, Too Short, The Jacka and the Mob Figaz. I learned a lot from Mob Jr., Shorty T, Sirr Jones and Big Freez who also put me up on game. I admire their hustle. Much respect to all the independent artists who made something happen! My favorite artists all speak their truth through music.

Which skills have you gained that help you perform effectively as a musician?

One of the greatest skills is to overcome your fear of failure. Once I went on the journey to learn the knowledge of self, I learned that I could master the universe once I have mastered myself. I’m always a work in progress but my greatest skill set is my persistence and charismatic spirit.

Which qualities do you think make a great musician?

The drive and determination to never give up or quit is a "mayjah" quality. The ability to keep going toward your goals and execute the vision is key. The ability to manifest is major. Constant improvement is what makes a great musician. The artists who align with the truth and express truth distinctly are the legends whose names we still remember and shoutout today.

What's the best piece of advice another musician ever gave you?

Shorty T (@Sthug84) told me, "It’s not about who you know, it’s about who knows you..."

What's next for you?

Making More music videos; creating more great music; sautéing more streets and connecting with more people.

Anyone you'd like to thank?

I want to thank everyone who believed in me, listened to my art, and downloaded any of my songs from way back in my school days at USC to "No Payne No Gain". I want to thank my family in Kansas City, my ancestors, and all my “souljahs” in California who have helped me on my journey. I want to thank anyone who ever paid me any attention.

Finally, how can people connect with you?
Link and connect with me on my website www.mayjahpayne.com or follow me on all social media @mayjahpayne !