Reverie on Starting Her Career, Hardships, Touring Overseas, New Music | Real Talk w/ Ayydé

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Chapters & Sections (108)

00:00 Podcast Introduction and Guest Arrival chapter 3
00:00 Host Welcome and Guest Introduction
00:31 Guest Background and First Impressions
01:03 Deciding to Pursue Music
01:34 Early Life, Freestyle Culture, and First Mixtape chapter 5
01:34 High School Freestyle Culture
02:05 First Mixtape Release and Early Success
02:36 Graffiti Adventures and Overpass Stories
03:06 Crew Formation and Gender Dynamics
03:40 Naming the Crew and Early Tagging
04:12 Graffiti Roots and Naming the Crew chapter 2
04:12 Choosing the Name 'Reverie' Through Language Exploration
04:43 Adopting a Hidden Image on MySpace
05:44 Choosing a Stage Name and Artistic Identity chapter 2
06:15 Influence of Older Brother and Revealing the Face
07:19 First Mixtape Success at Play Counter
07:50 Family Bonds and Early Music Beginnings chapter 3
07:50 Sibling Relationship Dynamics
08:22 First Mixtape Recording Experience
08:52 Transition from Early Struggles to Success
09:24 Struggles with Substance Abuse and Family Impact chapter 2
09:24 Past Drug Use and Family Consequences
09:56 Recovery Efforts and Support Systems
11:28 Music as Therapy, Storytelling, and Social Commentary chapter 3
11:28 Song Creation Process and Personal Diary
12:02 Themes of Addiction in Music
13:06 Political Awareness and Systemic Change Desire
13:37 Early Career Reflections and Systemic Awareness chapter 2
13:37 First Song Memory and Early Studio Experience
14:07 Early Career Challenges and Systemic Insight
15:44 Reflections on Writing for Self chapter 2
15:44 Writing for Personal Growth
15:44 Balancing Social Issues and Hope in Lyrics
16:16 Influences and Inspirations in Music chapter 2
16:16 Discussing Musical Influences
16:16 Citing Specific Artists as Inspiration
17:19 Family Support and Early Production chapter 2
17:19 Dad’s Role in Early Music Production
17:51 Using Home Video and Filters for Promotion
18:25 Relocation to Seattle and Family Dynamics chapter 1
18:25 Decision to Move to Seattle
19:28 Meeting a Mentor and Album Collaboration chapter 3
19:28 Connecting with a Mentor Online
19:48 Brother’s Legal Issues and Family Pressure
19:59 Collaborating on an Album Feature
20:31 Experiences Touring Overseas chapter 2
20:31 First Overseas Tour Experience
21:03 Comparing Domestic and International Fan Reactions
22:07 Challenges and Incidents on Tour chapter 2
22:07 Encounter with a Harassing Audience Member
22:39 Personal Safety and Boundary Setting on Tour
23:41 Performance and Security Incidents chapter 3
23:41 Stage Performance Attire and Audience Reaction
24:11 Security Guard Presence and Personal Safety Measures
24:43 Incident with Audience Member Approaching Performer
27:24 Touring Logistics and Challenges chapter 3
27:24 Self-Booking and Tour Planning Strategy
28:25 Venue Coordination Challenges on the Road
29:29 Last-Minute Venue Cancellation and Fan Impact
30:00 Improvised Outdoor Show chapter 2
30:00 Finding an Alternative Outdoor Performance Space
31:01 Executing the Improvised Show and Audience Experience
32:03 Reflections on Hip‑Hop Evolution chapter 3
32:03 Personal Taste in Hip‑Hop History
32:33 Shift Toward Trap and Modern Beats
33:05 Current Favorite Tracks and Artists
33:36 Discussion of Current Artists and Albums chapter 2
33:36 Reaction to New Releases by Female Artists
34:10 Critique of Public Feuds and Album Reception
35:14 Challenges for Women in Hip‑Hop chapter 4
35:14 Navigating Catty Dynamics in the Industry
35:46 Personal Experiences with Respect and Recognition
36:18 Balancing Female Identity in Rap
36:50 Collaboration Story with Gavin
37:21 Collaboration and Friendship with Gavin chapter 2
37:21 Building a Friendship and Business Relationship
38:05 Brainstorming for Women‑Focused Projects
39:27 Empowerment and Mutual Support Among Women Artists chapter 1
39:27 Advocating Mutual Love and Support
39:57 Brand Development and Early Challenges chapter 3
39:58 Early Shirt Pressing and Family Support
41:00 Dealing with Ripping and Self-Production
42:02 Naming Struggles and Brand Vision
42:35 The Concept of Satori and Brand Identity chapter 2
43:05 Defining Satori and Spiritual Message
44:07 Internal Health vs. Money Focus
44:40 Mental Health, Depression, and Survival chapter 2
45:10 Personal Depression History and Family Influence
46:06 Survival Strategies and Mental Work
47:48 Mental Health and Personal Growth chapter 5
47:48 Discussion of Commitment to Career Growth
48:19 Experiences with Disconnection and Mental Health
48:51 Influence of Self-Help Literature on Mindset
49:22 Impact of Loss and Daily Struggle with Depression
49:53 Describing the Void After Grief
50:25 Self-Reflection and Coping Strategies chapter 3
50:25 Practicing Kindness Amidst Personal Pain
50:55 Personal Hair Care as a Creative Outlet
51:27 Impulsiveness and Artistic Expression in Daily Life
51:57 Creative Process and Artistic Identity chapter 3
51:57 Music Video Production Workflow
52:27 Creative Control Over Music Videos
53:00 Behind-the-Scenes of a New Single Release
53:32 Music Production and Visual Storytelling chapter 4
53:32 Collaborative Efforts in Music Video Production
54:02 Networking and Unexpected Opportunities
54:34 Advice to Younger Self on Relationships
55:06 Future Projects and Fan Engagement

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