Eboni sat down with Outpour Magazine to share how she has moved through seasons as an artist and how she plans to move forward in her creative journey. 

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Abigail: How did you first get into music?

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Eboni: Really and truly, I feel like I’ve been in music my whole life. It was always something I did, maybe because my parents noticed I had some skill in it. My dad was a musician, so he pushed me to take lessons. At first, I resisted because I didn’t want to follow exactly in his footsteps. But around the age of 16, after leaving school, I started exploring music in my own way. That’s when I realized it could be a creative outlet for me—a way to express myself differently.

 

Abigail: Was it difficult for you to make the decision to fully commit to music?

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Eboni: It was. When you leave school, you're suddenly without that everyday routine, and it’s hard to figure out what to do next. My parents were really on me about figuring things out, so it felt like a lot of pressure. School makes it seem like you have to choose one thing and stick with it, but I learned that I didn’t have to be just one thing.

 

Abigail: Can you describe your music-making process?

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Eboni: My process starts pretty organically. I get inspired easily—sometimes it’s a melody, sometimes it’s a line in a song. I try not to overthink it because I believe that’s when you do your best work. I just let it flow and build from there. My favourite part is listening back to what I’ve created because it all starts to come together, and I get to see how the different pieces fit. My music is very personal, so hearing it come together feels like everything is exactly where it needed to be.

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Abigail: How do you hope to influence others through your music?

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Eboni: I want to influence people positively. There’s so much hurt in the world, and sometimes, the people around you don’t have the answers. For me, music was a way to find guidance when I didn’t have anyone to talk to. I hope my music can do that for someone else—help them through their own challenges.

 

Abigail: When you were first starting out, did you ever worry about being too influenced by others?

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Eboni: Definitely, at first, I was

worried about that. I knew where my influences came from, and I didn’t want people to think I was just copying someone else. But as I’ve grown, I’ve realized that I was drawn to those influences because they align with who I am. It’s not about copying—it’s about being inspired by what resonates with you. Now, I’m more comfortable with that, and I just focus on what I like and what feels right for me.

 

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​Abigail: How has the last season of your life as a creative taught you anything new?

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Eboni: What I’ve learned is that I don’t know as much as I thought I did. I’ve realized that hard work means nothing if you don’t apply it in the right way. So, this season has been about reflecting on what I really want and how to achieve it.

 

Abigail: What do you hope people take away from your music?

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Eboni: I hope people find something they can relate to. Even if the specifics of my experiences are different, I want the lessons and emotions to resonate. I want my music to feel like a conversation, where someone can listen and feel understood, even if they’re going through something completely different.

 

Abigail: Have you ever had someone interpret one of your songs in a way you didn’t expect?

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Eboni: Yes, actually! I wrote a song a while ago that was inspired by my feelings about family and some things that were happening at the time. It wasn’t really about anything specific—it just sounded good to me. Then I played it for my uncle, who was going through some stuff in his marriage, and he said it perfectly described what he was feeling. It was completely different from what I’d intended, but it resonated with him in his own way. That was cool to see.

 

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Abigail: Do you have any new music you’re planning to release soon?

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Eboni: Yes! My next step is to release something by December. That’s the deadline I’ve set for myself, and I feel like it’s realistic. Hopefully, it’ll be the first of many.

 

Abigail: How important is it for you to have a creative community, and do you feel connected to one?

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Eboni: I have a lot of people I could work with, but I’ve learned to go on my own timing. I collaborate when I feel ready when I know I can focus on making something meaningful. I want to be smart with my time and make sure that when I collaborate, it’s for something that aligns with my goals.

 

Abigail: It’s tough to balance rest with the pressure to keep creating, isn’t it?

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Eboni: Absolutely. I’ve had to learn not to overextend myself. I used to feel bad about saying no to opportunities, but I’m starting to realize that it’s important to plan rest as part of my routine. Otherwise, I’ll burn out.

 

Abigail: Who are some of your musical influences?

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Eboni: Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, Kehlani, Ariana Grande, Jhene Aiko, Brandy—they’re all artists I look up to. They’ve all influenced me in different ways, especially when I was working on my singing.