Jaysin Voxx keeps it real in our interview about his new single, his music, and what he has lined up for the future.
What’s driving your focus on positivity and joy in music instead of leaning into heavier themes?
I believe timing is everything, and as musicians, we are supposed to be guardians of the culture. There is a lot of unrest and confusion around the world today; I sense fans searching for a way to break free. Life is fluid, and we can’t wallow in our feelings all the time – it’s depressing and draining.
I don’t feel that’s what music should solely be about; it’s not one-note, it should be about breakthrough. I want to be your new #frequency that helps tune out those negative vibes and tune into something elevated. My focus is on providing that ‘sonic escape’ where you find joy and empowerment.
Let’s get loud with positive #VoxxOne vibes!
Growing up in the Bay Area, how did that musical environment shape your early goals as an artist?
The Bay Area is a melting pot of pure soul and grit – it just hits different. Growing up in the Bay, you are surrounded by the talent AND the hustle. It taught me early on that the groove is everything.
For me, the goal was always to level up. I studied how Hip-Hop and Rap artists absolutely destroy the stage – raw, unfiltered energy. It’s unmatched. I wanted to take that soulful Bay Area energy and grit and fuse it with the high-octane, global feel of a Pop concert. That’s the core of Nu-Disco Pop Funk – it’s about staying authentic while bringing that main-character, stadium energy to the world. We’re not just making tracks or beats; we’re creating a movement.
You’ve talked about staying true to yourself instead of fitting industry expectations. Was there a moment when that really became clear for you?
It clicked when I realized that fitting into a ‘box’ is a trap. Early on, doing high-energy shows in San Jose and Oakland, I caught the eye of my first mentor, R&B icon Keith Martin. He told me straight up: ‘Own your sound and command the stage.’ He made it the move to be different, and I enjoyed standing out. That led me to the lab with hitmakers like Danny and Michael Sembello to craft the unforgettable melodies that define my style now.
But the real ‘aha’ moment was in LA, locking in with visionary Lamont Patterson (CEO of World Movement Records) and the legendary Michael J. Calhoun (Dazz Band). Seeing these industry titans back my vision – not trying to change it but amplify the frequency – was the ultimate green light. It taught me that fitting in is for followers; when you have a winning formula backed by legends, you don’t join the industry, you redefine it – you glitch it.
What does ‘Keep It Real’ mean to you personally, beyond the song itself?
To me personally, it’s the unveiling. The world is tuning in. ‘Keep It Real’ is the new frequency – the #VoxxFrequency. We live in a world obsessed with filters and chasing clout, but to me, that’s all just static. It’s about the courage to be the same person when the cameras are off as you are when you’re center stage. We are the #glitch in a world of formulated carbon copies.
Beyond the song, it’s the standard for the entire VOXXER movement. Our mission is built on the truth that authenticity is a superpower; it’s the only thing they can’t copy or manufacture. For me, the DazzVoxx movement is about bringing a heartbeat back to Pop music, and ‘Keep It Real’ is connecting the dots. If you aren’t risking, you aren’t really living.
You created your own style with Nu-Disco Pop Funk (DPF). How did that sound start to take shape for you?
DPF is my DNA, rooted in that Bay Area soul. You know how some things are just there, but you don’t know it until you start to peel the onion – tuning in? I studied the architects of melody and swag – Michael Jackson’s futuristic ‘Captain EO’ vision and Bobby Brown’s undeniable stage presence. Think if Bruno Mars and Eminem had a love child; that’s Jaysin Voxx, that’s the #VoxxFrequency.
It really took shape as a reaction to how Pop music has lost its pulse. Everyone is searching for meaning, to be restored. I’m inspired by that ‘live out loud’ disco energy – it’s ethereal, it’s vibey; the eternal groove. I even dipped into the EDM pool with ‘Departure’ to explore new feels and break through the mould.
The move is System Override, and songs like ‘Keep It Real’ and ‘Outta Breath’ are where the heartbeat lives. Being in inner circles with the Grammy energy of Jesse Johnson and Scott ‘Shavoni’ Parker of Shavoni & Buster really switched me on – but locking in with Mr. Funk himself, Michael J. Calhoun as my producer is what brought that vision to life. It’s not just music; we are creating a new frequency destined to move the needle and glitch the system.
What did the collaboration with Michael J. Calhoun bring out in the track?
There is something very magical that happens when you have a Grammy-winning legend like Michael J. Calhoun put his blessing on a song; I call it the #DazzVoxx shimmer. It levels you up – and I’m not just talking about status. I’m talking about soul. I’m talking about purpose.
Michael – who I call Unc – is more than a producer. We’re locked in daily, and that bond is the secret sauce. A real producer doesn’t just ‘make’ a track or beat; they reveal the artist. Our vibe pulls out my absolute best, making the music melt and flow in a way that just feels…destined. This new DazzVoxx #frequency isn’t just accelerating; it’s reaching a global resonance that’s already written – we just hit 1 MILLION on the Gram. Legacy in the making, and I’m beyond blessed to have my Team and the VOXXERS amplifying the frequency with me.
The song touches on honesty and people changing over time. What inspired that story?
Honestly, what hasn’t inspired this song? We’ve all been through it – the pandemic, the uncertainty – and I feel like sometimes people forget that life itself is the ultimate blessing; a true miracle. Pop music is kinda low-key sus right now; it’s all downtempo, depressing vibes or recycled energy, an ocean where no one seems to write for themselves anymore. Where’s the authenticity? We should be searching for real songs with unique perspectives that actually uplift and drive the culture forward.
My perspective and understanding have shifted a lot from traveling and performing around the world. There’s so much beauty on this planet. In places like Indonesia or the Philippines, people may not have the same “standard of living” we have in the West, yet their happiness and gratitude are unmatched. We often block our own blessings by focusing on what we lack instead of what we have.
That’s where raw honesty comes in. As you accelerate and the frequency rises, you start to see who is really ‘keeping it real’ and who is just wearing a mask. Some of your biggest haters hide in plain sight. My mission remains absolute: I make ‘feel-good music’ because I am blessed and I’m here to pay it forward – I make the soundtrack for you to elevate to.
The music video came from a dream-like idea with masks and a surreal circus setting. How did you turn that into the final visual concept?
The vision for ‘Keep It Real’ hit me in this intense, vivid dream. I was navigating these dark corridors, almost like I was filtering through the static of the world, until I broke through into this surreal, high-fashion circus filled with masked figures. I love fashion, and I love mystery too; it’s just the vibe.
We wanted the final concept to live in that tension between the fantasy of the ‘show’ and the grit of the truth. It’s an invitation to the viewer to question the masks they see every day, because in this industry, not everything is as it seems – facts. But it’s not just a dark metaphor; it’s a celebration. A hybrid.
We turned that dream into a high-octane party on screen – a visual of the #VoxxOne philosophy. It’s about being empowered to stand out when everyone else is trying to blend in. We aren’t just showing you a circus; we’re showing you the new frequency.
The video blends fantasy and reality. What do you want viewers to take away from that experience?
I wanted to play with reality. What is real? The video is a metaphor for the duality of modern life: the “fantasy” is the mask we’re often forced to wear, while the “frequency” is the underlying truth of our own artistry.
The takeaway is that you don’t have to be a ‘performer’ in the world’s circus to be significant. We are commenting on the pitfalls of social by offering an elevated alternative. With over a million already locked into the #VoxxOne vibration, it’s proof-of-concept that people are hungry to be uplifted and empowered – to be revealed.
The #VoxxFrequency is that shift from the spectacle to the soul; it’s authentic and alive. The #glitch is a deliberate tear in the matrix – a reset to when good music and pure songwriting reigned supreme above the static.
What do you hope people feel or carry with them after hearing ‘Keep It Real’?
I hope ‘Keep It Real’ is that sudden surge of oxygen. I want the listener to feel that pull to be authentic and stand in their truth; it’s their superpower. We weren’t meant to be defined by boxes. I want them to carry that high-energy pulse into their own lives, moving with the confidence of someone who is miles ahead of the noise.
I was on Reddit recently and was struck by lightning – a poster mentioned they’d had a horrible week and turned to music for a release, but found nothing that could pull them out of that negative mindset. I write for those lost souls; Jaysin Voxx is your new North Star.
Ultimately, I want them to feel lighter. In a world that constantly asks us to add more masks, the #VoxxOne frequency is the freedom to strip them away. It’s an invitation to stop performing and start living. When the final note fades, the takeaway should be simple: You are enough, you are significant, and the world is yearning for a charge of positivity in the music landscape – I stand ready to answer the call.
You can ‘Keep It Real’ by watching the music video below, and finding out more about Jaysin Voxx and his music online on his official website, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
