Mahogany TheArtist: A Dallas Treasure

Dallas, Texas artist Mahogany TheArtist, is bringing back that silky mature sound popularized as Jazz. Her infusion of funk, soul and jazz creates an original sound, destined to brighten anyone’s day.

I had the pleasure of catching up with the songstress for a quick interview below. She candidly discusses her Waiting EP, what she is currently working on and her love for dance and music.

Mahogany Interview

Respect: How would you best describe your sound?

Mahogany: I feel my sound teeters on a solid soul and funk feeling covered with jazz as a heavy, undeniable influence.

Respect: Why did you decide to pursue a career in music?

Mahogany: Music is very present on both of my parent’s sides of the family. Then of course there was church. I have always listened to and been surrounded by amazing musicians and music so it was a natural move. I started singing and producing professionally at age 11 after collaborating with several artists in the hip-hop game.

They said I had a knack and should go all the way as a professional and they shared opportunities with me to make sure I was heard. My father set me up with a full studio in my home and that’s the beginning of a lifetime of music for me.

Respect: What was the inspiration behind your Waiting ep?

Mahogany: I have recorded several projects with amazing people over the years but felt like I hadn’t done one that was me at its core. The complete sound of me I write and create and I collaborate but I still wanted to show that other side of how I feel about music. I’m still in the middle of working on my project with Shaun Martin.

I thought it would be cool in the mean time to give a glimpse of that sound. Thus the waiting ep was born. It was just my music, my emotions and my fire band. It was fun to create.

Respect: What are you looking forward to most this year?

Mahogany: I am looking forward to sharing my music, my story and my energy on a larger scale to a broader platform of listeners. I have never had it in my mind to be a mega star but I have always felt I had something to say that people wanted to hear and could relate to.

Its been a long time but I feel that feeling again, like the music is falling on the ears of sincerely listeners who enjoy good music and aren’t afraid to feel it.

Respect: When can we expect a new video from you?

Mahogany: Ha! So I am a dancer (who has not danced on any serious situation in years) but who loves the art of movement on any level. Currently I am talking with my friend Michelle Gibson an amazing world-renowned choreographer and instructor, about creating specific dance pieces to each song on the ep.

We plan to release by July (2019). This is going to be fun and I look forward to it!