{"id":75946,"date":"2022-06-06T12:55:11","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T10:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/?p=75946"},"modified":"2022-06-06T12:55:12","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T10:55:12","slug":"raleigh-and-maad-from-rm47-speak-with-us-about-their-music-and-latest-single-and-video-strangers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2022\/06\/raleigh-and-maad-from-rm47-speak-with-us-about-their-music-and-latest-single-and-video-strangers\/","title":{"rendered":"Raleigh And MAAD From RM47 Speak With Us About Their Music And Latest Single And Video, ‘Strangers’"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We’ve written about RM47 before, late last year and their single, \u2018Needed U\u2019<\/a>. We’ve also written a lot about MAAD over the years, including her singles \u2018Get By\u2019<\/a>, \u2018BAAD\u2019<\/a>, \u2018New Religion\u2019<\/a>, and ‘Black Ice’<\/a>. Now, ahead of our review of RM47’s track, ‘Strangers’, we chat with Raleigh and MAAD themselves, and ask about their collaboration, their music, and their inspirations.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Hello, thank you for speaking to us!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RM47: Thanks for having us! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First off, you\u2019re both artists in your own right, and have collaborated in the past. What\u2019s led you to decide to make it official and become a duo?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAAD : A colleague of ours mentioned that we should think about forming a duo since we already have great chemistry and a solid work flow. To be honest, it\u2019s been nice exploring new sides of our creativity so we\u2019re extremely grateful for the suggestion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I know for Raleigh, he\u2019s used to being more behind the scenes so it’s been really cool watching him step into the forefront and owning his space. It\u2019s a learning experience for both of us and we\u2019re really enjoying it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The name, clearly the R and M stands for Raleigh and MAAD, but what\u2019s the 47 for?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raleigh : 47 has to do with angel numbers & a bit of numerology. 4 is a special number I come across often and MAAD, the number 7. Along with that, the sum of the two numbers is 11\u2026 we can go into a spiral about the language of numbers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The video for \u2018Strangers\u2019 has a great storyline to go with it. Have either of you ever thought about getting into acting?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAAD : Thank you! People always suggest I should get into it but I personally feel like I\u2019d want to take some acting classes first. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Funny enough, sometime last year I auditioned for a national tv show and ended up bumping into the casting director at a party and she mentioned everyone loved my tape but they ended up going with someone more familiar in the acting world. Either way, it was a great experience and might dabble in it one day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raleigh : We appreciate you paying attention to the storyline! A lot of detailed prep and post production to get the edit & storyline just right. Personally I\u2019ve never really thought of acting much, but I\u2019m not opposed to the right story & role\u2026 I do think often about directing, cinematography, scoring and foley but I\u2019m balancing my comfort zones in front of and behind the scenes. We\u2019re growing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAAD, you\u2019re originally from New York but are now based in LA. Both are hubs in the US entertainment business, but are there many differences between the east and west coasts?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAAD : We both are! Tons of differences but one that plays a major role in my decision on where to live is the weather. I will always rep the East Coast but I do appreciate being warm year round. In regards to the business side of things, I think the resources available on the West Coast when it comes to creating visuals is very strong. With creating music, I personally think you can be anywhere. We\u2019ve made tons of music without being in the same space or country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the video for \u2018Strangers\u2019, there\u2019s some stuffed toys on the bed \u2013 I feel like they are a \u201cChekhov\u2019s Gun\u201d of sorts, in that they are there for a reason, and possibly linked to the crying scene in the bathroom, symbolic of being in too deep? Am I right or have I read too much into this, maybe it\u2019s completely unrelated, and they mean something different (or means nothing at all)?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I wish we could say it was placed in the shots intentionally but they were just props in the room beforehand. We appreciate you thinking that though! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s next for RM47?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next up is doing more live gigs, we feel that\u2019s one of the best ways to connect with our listeners and introduce ourselves to new audiences. Definitely can expect more music collabs, visuals, a podcast and exciting brand collabs from us. Keep your fingers crossed for film\/tv roles haha!! In the future, we plan to launch an artist development label once a few more things are in motion. It\u2019ll encompass support for artists from an array of different disciplines ranging from music to visual to technology. We both love people, community and paying it fwd, so that\u2019ll be one of a few new ventures you\u2019ll see from us\u2026 Raleigh also really wants to open a farm and a school in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, and I ask this question of everyone I talk to, what question do you wish someone would ask you in an interview, but nobody ever does?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raleigh: I wish more people would get more in depth about artists’ interests outside of the entertainment industry\u2026 In my opinion, that\u2019s a great way of understanding the whole person, beyond art, beyond the performance\u2026 the accumulation of stuff that music makes us whole.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the music video for ‘Strangers’ below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow RM47 online on their official website<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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