Hey TWIST readers,
TWIST hung out with Alex Young, an awesome 22-year-old singer who got her start on Sesame Street when she was 6 years old! Since then, she's released her debut album, Amazing, which is sure to make you dance. To top that off, she also has her own clothing line, A Young Rose Clothing! Check out our exclusive interview with Alex, as well her brand new video for "Don't Play With Me" below!
XOXO,
TWIST
TWIST: How would you describe your sound?
Alex: It's pop dance, so it's very uplifting, spirited, very dancey, and I've just thrown in some funk sounds, so that's in the mix now. I want to bring it back to the old days, but keep it current, so I'm very excited about that new sound.
TWIST: How did you get into music?
Alex: I've always had a passion and love for music ever since I was really little. I was always in all the shows in school and outside of school. I did theater arts programs and dance programs, so it was always just something I knew I loved and wanted to peruse, and luckily I was able to do that and follow my dream.
TWIST: Do your write your own songs? How do you find inspiration? Do you draw from your own personal experience?
Alex: It really depends. These last couple of songs, I've co-written, so it's been a really great experience. I've worked with some amazing producers. I just find inspiration from everywhere: walking down the street or in the park. I love nature.
TWIST: Which of your songs is your favorite?
Alex: It sort of depends on my mood. If I'm in more of an uplifting, upbeat mood, I'll choose "Cold." I really love "Cold." If I'm in more of a moody, sort of dark mood, I love "Broken Hearted."
TWIST: You also have a fashion line. That's crazy. Can you tell us a little about that?
Alex: Yeah, it's very simplistic, and it's inspired by Audrey Hepburn. Fashion is one of my favorite things to do. I've always been scribbling on pieces of paper, creating ideas when I was in school, so to be able to make that a reality is something that's just so amazing to pursue.
TWIST: So how did you get involved with fashion? Were you doing music first and then you got into fashion?
Alex: It's sort of been a dual process. I've worked with so many stylists, and I've always had a love for fashion. I've learned so much from them, like putting outfits together, [knowing what] to mix and what not to mix and what sort of eras to pull from. It just sort of evolved into something I wanted to share with everyone.