Contributing Writer
Newcastle-raised talented vocalist and vocal coach Mizbee has made her mark in the house music scene with vocals featured on tracks via the likes of Jamie Jones’ Hot Creations, Hottrax, and Darius Syrossian’s MOXY MUZIK. Today, we sit down with her to discuss her creative process, musical inspirations, and her latest collaboration with JhoJho, ‘Horny’, out now on Hot Creations.
Hi Mizbee, thanks for joining us today! How are you?
I’m good, thank you, hope you’re too!
Who were your musical inspirations growing up?
I taught myself how to sing through listening to Mariah Carey. I used to also listen to Whitney, Mary J Blige & Amy Winehouse.
Congrats on the release of ‘Horny’ alongside Jhojho! How was the creative process working with him, and what led to this collaboration?
The collaboration process was fun. It’s a classic vocal, and after I’d finished the resing, it brought me back to the first time I heard it, as I remember when the original first came out. Jhojho was a breeze to work with! He made it all feel really easy and was very professional and kind.
What would be the perfect setting to listen to ‘Horny’?
The Dance floor, preferably at a Paradise party!
You’ve lent your vocals to tracks by Prok & Fitch, Nathan Barato, Mat.Joe, and many more. How do you stay true to your own artistic vision while adapting to different styles and sounds in these collaborations?
This is a good question! I think that it helps that I’m into a real mix of genres, so I can adapt to any beat. Another thing I try to keep in featured work is my ‘Mizbee’ adlibs so that producers/people know that’s my style.
Who are some producers you would like to work with in the future?
I’d love to work with Jamie! And Shonky, Cinthie & Dennis Ferrer.
How do sound healing sessions differ from other types of healing practices in terms of their impact on you and your clients?
I don’t teach sound healing, but I am a sound therapist who delivers sessions to groups and individuals. Sound healing works by emitting frequencies and vibrations through the instruments I use, allowing them to absorb deeply into the person’s body. Sound healing can help restore balance to our emotions by releasing “blocked” energy from subtle energy channels. It’s a magical process, and I love holding space and seeing the effects it has – we’re all lovers of music, and I think that’s why it works so well and differs from other healing practices.
What were some of the main challenges in your development as a singer/vocalist?
Probably being ghosted, especially after spending time and energy on a project. It can be very frustrating, especially when it could be the second or third visit to finish their track and to be told they aren’t into it anymore.
What advice would you give to emerging female vocalists navigating the music industry?
Make sure you agree everything on email before you start a project. Start only with an idea first so that there is room for development (this can save a time and energy) and try not to get disheartened if things don’t work out, it’s only creating space for what is meant to be.
Follow Mizbee: Instagram | Spotify
