Dojeon Exclusive: Sunny Lukas - An Unveiling Interview! [Trending Artist!]

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Uncover the inspirations, challenges, and untold stories in this intimate interview with pop/R&B sensation Sunny Lukas!

Image: Sunny Lukas - Photo: Provided by Sunny Lukas

Recently, Lewis Hooper, writer and host of The Sizzle at Dojeon Media, secured an exclusive interview with rising artist Sunny Lukas. Their conversation covered the highlights and challenges artists encounter in the music industry, the pressures of social media, and also included discussions about Sunny's latest single and future projects. Let's get into it!

Career and Background

Sunny, you started your musical journey quite young, can you tell us about that early experience and how it shaped your decision to pursue music professionally?

Sure, so honestly, I started out doing a lot of sports, and I was a huge athlete growing up. I feel that sports heavily influenced my music, since it taught me discipline and persistence, as well as the experience of performing in a match, which is similar to performing musically on stage. I feel that these skills are transferable between the two industries.

I wanted to pursue music more than sports, and sports helped me gain confidence and understand that performing music on stage requires a lot of energy and rhythm. So, this is how I was able to transition into music full-time.

You've built a significant following on platforms like TikTok and YouTube. How has social media influenced your career as an independent artist, both positively and negatively?

Since social media is heavily influential and therefore has a lot of power over people's perceptions, this is one of the challenges that I have faced. This sometimes affects my mindset and plans for music, as it distracts me slightly and causes some insecurities, since it is easy to compare myself to the success of other artists who have more experience. That said, it has taught me to focus on doing my own thing as an independent artist, as opposed to chasing perfection.

However, social media does provide new information daily and offers me a lot of insight into the music industry.

TikTok did not significantly feature my music, which caused me to feel slightly disappointed, since my most viral videos on TikTok were focused on dancing rather than music, which didn't seem to do as well and therefore didn't give me the recognition that I set out for.

Now, I am fully transitioning all of my social media accounts back to music, and the good side of this is that it has allowed me to learn more about myself and what I want to focus on as an artist, being able to learn from other artists and getting public feedback from my online audience.

Inspiration and Influences

You've mentioned Justin Bieber as a major influence. What specifically about his artistry resonates with you, and how do you see those influences reflected in your own music?

For sure, Justin Bieber is my main major influence. For me, he was like the founding father, and listening to him kick-started my music career. His voice is amazing, and it made me strive for star quality, since his voice is very distinctive and he also started out in music at a young age.

I feel that Justin Bieber conveys strong messages through the delivery of his voice and lyrics, and he is the best performer that I know. He has really just taught me to stay true to who I am and not lose focus.

Recent Single "DEJA VU"

Congratulations on your recent single, "DEJA VU". What's the story or inspiration behind this particular track? What message do you hope listeners take away from it?

I had a previous single called "Nostalgic", and I always feel reminiscent about the past, looking back at what made me who I am today. The reason why I am focusing on the early 2000s is because I am now 25 years old, and the best days of my life were when I was growing up and "coming of age." "DEJA VU" brings back the memories of finding my first love, and I tried to lyrically make it relatable to the audience, since everybody experiences déjà vu from time to time.

I also tried to diversify the song with more rhythmic beats as well, to allow the audience to take away the message that finding love is one of the most special feelings in the world, but not to let it distract you, and instead to self-reflect and grow from it.

"SITUATIONSHIP"

Your song "SITUATIONSHIP" resonates with a very common modern dating experience. Can you elaborate on what inspired you to write about this particular dynamic, and what emotions or insights did you hope to capture in the song?

Honestly, this type of song had zero meaning behind it. Although some people might think that this artist has gone through a lot in the past or is a player, the truth is, I remember when I was making the song, just playing around with a bunch of chords in the studio. The first thing that came out of my mouth was, "Dynamite, girl, your body ooh like dynamite." The producer was really impressed, so we then built off of that melody, and it then evolved to "the situation." However, it needed another syllable, which is where "ship" came into the mix and ultimately made a great song.

The song as a whole is about navigating yourself through the various stages of finding out what you want in love as you grow up, and about not trying to label things from friendship to love, as I feel that it restricts you.

Future Plans

Looking back at your journey so far, what's one piece of advice you would give to other aspiring young musicians trying to break into the industry?

I think everything comes from hard work, and you really have to believe in yourself and ask yourself, "Would you do this for free?" As for me, it's all about charity, as I want to make people feel good through listening to my music. So, honestly, be open about music and don't make sacrifices if you are not comfortable, as people want to see you for who you are as an independent artist.

What can we expect from Sunny Lukas shortly?

Absolutely. The music videos for "DEJA VU" and "ROLE MODEL" will be released soon. Alongside this, I will be touring in the US and China, and I will also be going to the Philippines, Singapore, and Indonesia for promotional work. Towards the end of the year, you can expect my second album release.

Image: Sunny Lukas DNA Music Festival - Photo: Provided by Sunny Lukas

Final message

Finally, Sunny, is there a closing message you'd like to share directly with your fans who have been supporting your music here in Korea and overseas?

Thank you for standing by me and listening to my music. I really love Korea; I feel that there is so much heart and soul from the people, and I will also be performing a show in Korea in the near future.