Muse Chronicle

Kelsie Kimberlin is Ukranien-American singer and musician. Her music has multiple meanings and important social topics, which demonstrate her deep understanding of music’s ability to motivate people to change. It is both enjoyable and easy to understand. Kelsie began her musical journey at an early age, singing in choirs, being involved with Yoko Ono’s Peace Project, and devoting much of her youth to writing songs at a recording studio. Her dedication to the whole creative process is on full display in everything she does: writes, records, performs, and films her videos.

“Vlad burns that heat inside of you and makes you want to think.”

The new song “Vlad” by Kelsie Kimberlin, is amazing! Anger and fury permeate the song from the very beginning. She holds your attention with her strong voice, and the pounding rhythms and loud guitar riffs make you want to clap your feet and bounce your head. Rapping with such enthusiasm and vigor is excellent. It’s as if she’s releasing a raging river of words. The music not only motivates you but also prompts deep contemplation. War, hate, deceit, and every other evil in the world are no match for Kelsie. She speaks out against the violence that people do to one another and the imbalance of power that is the root cause of all human misery. The words sink deep into your mind, making you question where we are as a species. The music is violent and harsh, yet it makes you think.

Listening to “Vlad” will likely energize individuals and spark meaningful discussions. Feel the angsty protest feelings brought to you by Kelsie Kimberlin. Kelsie Kimberlin’s “Vlad” is a great song. Catch the muse down here:

We had a chance to have a little chat with the artist and here’s how it went:

1. Can you provide a brief overview of your background and how you entered your field or industry?

A. According to my parents, I was born singing and have never stopped. Ever since I can first remember, I have wanted to be a singer not just to entertain but to change the world for the better. My second home since I was 12 has been the music studio. There is not a day that goes by that I am not doing something related to music. 

2. What inspired you to pursue your current career or profession?

A. I have been involved with music all my life and some of my first memories as a toddler are of attending concerts with my father who is a terrific musician. This sparked my love of music and I began singing in children’s choirs and then started going to the studio with my father when I was about 11 years old. I recorded my first song as a solo artist when I was 12 and released a music video that went viral. Since then, I have recorded hundreds of originals and released dozens of songs that have gotten millions of views, streams, plays and global radio play. Right now, I spend at least two days a week in the studio and all of my recent songs include Grammy winners in the production process.

3. Where do you find motivation and inspiration in your daily life?

A. I hear music in everything from birds singing at dawn to cars racing on the tarmac. So songs come easily for me. Lyrics also usually fall in place rather quickly because I remember in writing that I want to be understood and listeners want to be emotionally excited by what they hear. Obviously, the music industry is tough because I always have to always stay current while being true to myself. This takes a lot of hard work that can be tiring. I stay motivated by doing a lot of self-care and surrounding myself with true professionals who share my vision. Also, I insist on creativity in whatever I do. Finally, I remember that failure is simply another step toward success. Sometimes when we dance, we go forward and then we go backward, but we still have fun.  

4. What valuable lessons have you learned along the way? 

A. Here are three. First, There is no silver bullet in this industry despite myths about artists being discovered and immediately blowing up. I have learned that I have to be my best, work hard, and treat others with respect in order to succeed. Second, I cannot succeed by myself but rather I need to have an amazing team of professionals who support me and share my dreams. Third, I have to be good at all aspects of my trade, singing, songwriting, acting, modeling, inspiring, performing, and of course, understanding the business end of things. At first, I thought I could just sing and look pretty and everyone would love me. However, I quickly realized that I cannot be a weak link in the chain so I am always working to get better in order to be the complete package.  

5. How do you measure success in your professional endeavours?

A. I look at everything I do as part of my journey in life and therefore I do not get caught up in so called failures. That said, I see my success everyday in a bigger audience, greater recognition, and exciting offers. One of the things I really enjoy seeing is the global acceptance of my music and activism.  

6. Is there a piece of advice that has been particularly impactful for you?

A. Well, when I was starting out, I was frustrated that I did not quickly become a worldwide phenomenon because I knew that I had a lot to say that would resonate across the globe. But people on my team who have been in the industry for years told me to that every journey is just a series of steps and that I just needed to envision my goal and start walking. So that’s what I have done and it has made all of the things I have experienced along the way so much more meaningful.  

7. Balancing work and personal life can be challenging. How do you manage this aspect of your life?

A. Yes, this is an important question because I have seen so many people in this industry either burn out or die. So I do a lot to take care of myself including spending time with family and friends, traveling every month, getting enough sleep, regular intense exercise, and eating well. Moreover, I have a rule that I only surround myself with good people who share my dreams.