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Published on June 24th, 2019 | by Guest Contributor

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Exclusive Interview: Riva Taylor

Having found success at a very young age after becoming the youngest artist ever signed to EMI Records, London-via-Los Angeles singer and songwriter Riva Taylor is no stranger to the ups and downs of today’s music industry. Following on from a string of successful singles such as ‘Mr. Right’ and ‘My Mouth’, the latter of which was added to Elton John’s personal Spotify playlist, the frontwoman now looks to present herself in a new light as she returns with her latest offering ‘This Woman’s Heart’.

We love ‘This Woman’s Heart’, what inspired you to create a song that sheds a light between uncertainty and discovery?

Riva – Thank you! It is a song that started being written when I was 12, when I got my first record deal. It nods to growth from child artist in the industry, and the transformation into Riva. It wasn’t one particular event like so many of my songs that inspired the song but instead – a reflection on life! I thought a lot about friends and family, their stories and the people who light their fire! It’s a song that is for them too. I hope everyone can relate to its concept. 

The message behind the music video is quite empowering, why did you feel it was important to be so personal with it?

Riva – This is such a personal song to me! I think that it was my only choice to create a video that felt personal. This song is about transformation and development, it’s about becoming Riva. We wanted the video to mirror this, capturing the darkness and light that formed a period of uncertainty and discovery. Being a song about life we have involved 4 female artists and centred the the narrative around a life drawing class. director, Sye Allen has done a fantastic job capturing this vision.

Since the release, do you feel like the track has become more important within your life?

I hadn’t thought about this, but yes. It’s a song that seems to be resonating with people and particularly those who have been facing challenges of late. They have said they have been able to relate to this song and it’s given them comfort. That means a lot as a writer. 

What would be your ‘go-to’ advice for young women hoping to follow your career path? 

Be proactive and make a lot of noise!! Trust gut and surround yourself with a team that understands you and trusts your vision. 

Have your feelings towards the song changed since writing and releasing?

Still love it as much as I did when I wrote it 

Do you feel you have achieved everything you set out to since starting your career?

I don’t think you ever do! There is so much else I’d love to achieve in terms of places I’d like to perform, collaborations, and music I’d like to make. And naturally those goals and dreams have shifted with age in a good way – for instance I’m really enjoying being a part of some other interesting arts basted side projects involving charity. It was all more linear when I was younger (releases and performances) now I think less linearly, which is always exciting. 

If you could change one thing about your career, what would it be?

I would have released more music a few years ago instead of waiting for the right ‘moment’. 

Describe your sound in three words: dynamic, expansive, women power pop (oooops you got 6 for the price of 3 there!) 



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