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Interview by Carol Wright | Photos Courtesy of Cmagic5

We got to chat with singer Cmagic5 about her songwriting process, her single “Dancing On My Heart,” and her advice for aspiring musicians.

Growing up did music play an important role in your life? 

Yes absolutely. I believe music chose me. My passion for singing and acting manifested itself when I was very little with me performing to a living room audience at the age of five. The inspiration for writing songs was all around me and I had already started writing melodies at the age of six and began performing to a larger audience. I captured anything around me that inspired me at that age such as colors and animals and put it into a song. By the age of 10, my articulation developed as my thoughts and emotions matured, and I had written and composed my very first original song along with an EP in just a few days. The lyrics were very raw, pure, and straight from the heart, which laid the very foundation of my debut EP titled Destiny’s Calling. My elementary school years were a challenging time for me, being bullied. It was during this time, music became my sole companion and opened up a plethora of avenues. I grabbed my acoustic guitar and dived deep into songwriting. This was the defining moment in my life when I knew that I wanted to pursue music for the rest of my life. Most importantly, I wanted to give back by inspiring others to feel the same magic that I experience through music. Destiny’s Calling was a basement recording that led to my future professional studio recordings. There has been no looking back ever since… And here I am with my debut album Ready to Run created and released all through these trying times in history – the pandemic.

I am excited to share my latest release “Dancing On My Heart.” The track is definitely filled with lots of feel-good vibes, mature and clever lyricism, sassy undertones, and sugar-coated gooeyness that will surely get your heart racing and dancing!! This tack is accompanied by a spicy, colorful music video which readers can check out right here: https://youtu.be/BmXs840Dcfo 

What inspired the stage name CMagic5? 

It’s my vivid imagination and original ideas that made me want to think of something novel and different that led to the creation of Cmagic5. Spilling the tea here, as they say. The “C” corresponds to the initials of my first name, which I may choose to reveal sometime in the future… sshhhh. The number five is my lucky number, being born on the 5th day of the 5th month. The C5 together make up the musical note. The day I came up with the name many years ago, was the first time I ever belted a C5 note vocally! It was a major milestone at the time since I was only about seven or eight years old! Ever since I was little, I always hoped people would experience “magic” through the power of music. 

Do you have a particular songwriting process? 

Songwriting is one of my favorite parts of the creative process! It is something I have been doing ever since I was little, so I find that it comes very naturally to me. When it comes to my original music, I like to give every song a different vibe with its own identity through my vocal delivery and songwriting style. My writing style is vivid and direct to my listeners, conveying a positive message to smile, prioritize yourself and succeed. Although there is no golden formula or secret recipe for songwriting that I use, I try to make my lyrics as sincere as possible and universally relatable. Personally, my passion for making others smile and feel good through my music is my greatest motivation and most rewarding experience.

Tell our readers about “Dancing On My Heart.” What inspired the lyrics? 

Absolutely! “Dancing On My Heart” is a riveting party anthem inspired by the universally relatable struggle of moving on after a breakup when your ex-lover finds any opportunity to let themselves back into your life. I wanted to create something fun and playful, but also empowering and impactful. I wanted to write something upbeat that would instill energy and exuberate confidence into my listeners. The track’s infectious tune showcases my abilities as a vocalist by enabling my voice to soar through the song’s wide range and emphasizes my soulful vocals through the melodic structure. I absolutely thrive on powerful beats and catchy melodies that are accompanied by my energetic and charismatic delivery. 

The songwriting process for “Dancing On My Heart” was unlike any of my previous releases, in a good way. It definitely is one of my favorites and showcases my artistic evolution. As my debut album was entirely self-written and self-composed, this was the first track that I collaborated on with established songwriters. Also, it was written entirely through one zoom session! Aside from some technical glitches, the writing process was smooth sailing, and it was a blast jamming out with my producers in LA over zoom! It was incredibly refreshing to be able to bounce ideas off each other and get into each other’s headspaces, rather than solely listening to and recording my own thoughts. It was a perfect opportunity to feed off the creative chemistry with my collaborators, and vibing with the positive energy in the room was very liberating. Although it was all virtual, it felt like an in-person session! Once we started to kick around some ideas and throw words into the air, “Dancing On My Heart” was conceived! 

This track emphasizes the ‘moving on’ part after falling out of a relationship and the frustration that develops when you’re falling in love with the same person all over again, knowing they’re not the one for you (but hey, it happens)! It’s all about how my ex dances on my heart like it’s his stage and steals the spotlight. This can be summed up in the lyrics “I keep giving in and that’s my crime.” In a fun and playful way, it’s all about holding your ex responsible for your inability to move on. It’s almost as if your ex is your guilty pleasure… we all have that one guilty pleasure! 

What advice do you have for aspiring musicians? 

I try to encourage aspiring artists to be their most authentic selves always! Yes, for sure be inspired by successful artists around, but share your own light with the world and embrace what makes you unique. Always remember to take care of yourself as an individual first, then as an artist. It is important to never give up no matter how challenging things can be and to stay focused. Never let anyone stop you from doing what you love, including yourself. Stay hungry for your dreams, and make it happen! Dream your dream and keep the faith!

Outside of music you’re an ambassador for mental health awareness. How could our readers get involved in the work you do?

I am a strong believer that mental well-being is as important as our physical well-being. Especially in this day and age, where the future is so uncertain, and where the world is adversely impacted, economically, socially and emotionally, each one of us has a responsibility even if it means playing a small role. It is important to keep our minds fit and strong. Kindness, being humble, and smiles go a long way in spreading positivity.

With the medium of the arts, music enables me to deliver simple yet positive inspiring messages by reiterating self-worth through my own experiences of bullying during my early childhood. Music has the power to heal. By raising awareness, and being a mental health ambassador by collaborating with platforms and campaigns that also champion the cause, I want to enhance awareness and reduce the negative stigma that is so often associated with mental illness.

As a mental health ambassador for different charity organizations, my goal is to inspire and impact people positively to build their self-confidence and self-esteem. 

Readers can connect and engage with me through their favorite social media platforms to know more about what I do!

Spotify – Cmagic5 

Instagram – @Cmagic5 

YouTube – Cmagic5 

TikTok – @Cmagic5music

Spotify – Cmagic5 

Website – Cmagic5.com