Michael Little Talks New Single “Yesterday”
Michael Little is living proof that it is never too late to start following your dreams. After a decade
Michael Little is living proof that it is never too late to start following your dreams. After a decade of producing music for other artists, the Houston-based music producer decided to focus on creating and crafting his own sound. Little has described his genre as a fusion of urban and soul and has stated that his goal is to avoid emulating other artists and to create his very own unique sound. He has attributed artists such as Prince and Keith Sweat among his biggest influences, specifically noting a personal connection to Gerald Levert that he holds dear. Following the release of these debut singles, Little plans on putting together a full-length album to cement this second stage of his music career.
“Yesterday” is Michael Little’s debut single and passion-filled ode to his girlfriend. Becoming a widow after eleven years of marriage, Little found new love from within his church group. After three years together, he has found a way to put his emotions and feelings together in a compelling, soulful track. Through the use of moving beats and flowing rhythms, Little expresses his love for his girlfriend, letting the world know that she is the reason why he has been able to make it this far. With the context of his past, the song also serves to convey to the audience that love persists and always knows how to find its way back after a loss. It is nearly impossible to listen to “Yesterday” and not want to shed a tear while slow dancing with your own significant other.
Directed by Curtis Little, the music video for “Yesterday” is as steamy and passionate as it’s the song itself. The video shows Michael Little singing and performing intimately with the subject of his ballad. The video makes full use of colors to reflect their emotions; such as red to represent love when they are dancing together, and blue when they are separated and lonely. It also goes the extra mile by using post-production to edit a surrealness to the production, giving the audience a sense of dream-like wonder about the relationship. The two are ultimately able to recreate and accompany the emotion that the track itself is already conveying.
What inspired you to create “Yesterday,” and how did your personal experiences influence the lyrics and emotions conveyed in the song?
Yesterday is a tribute to the love of my life. A woman who has shown me unwavering love
You transitioned from producing music for others to focusing on your own sound. What prompted this shift, and how has it impacted your approach to music creation?
After years of producing hip-hop and watching how artist weren’t taking their careers seriously, I decided to take another shot at being a recording artist myself
You describe your genre as a fusion of urban and soul. How do you navigate blending these genres to create a unique sound that represents your artistic vision?
I was raised listening to soul music Being a producer kept me progressing with the urban landscape and I merged the two sounds to create what I call “New Urban Soul”
Artists like Prince and Keith Sweat are mentioned as your influences. How do these artists inspire your music, is there a specific aspect of their work that relates with you?
For me, Prince was a musical genius he and Keith Sweat wrote some of the top ballads of our time for themselves and several other artists. I plan to follow in their footsteps.
You’ve noted a personal connection to Gerald Levert. Can you share more about that connection and how it has shaped your musical journey?
I had the opportunity to meet Gerald Levert and he said that I reminded him of himself with the passion of my love for music and that inspired me to focus on success.
“Yesterday” is a passion-filled song to your girlfriend. Can you walk us through the emotional journey of creating this track and expressing your love through music?
It was actually an easy process. I just found the perfect track that made me feel the passion I feel when I’m with my lady. She is amazing so I wanted to create an amazing song in her honor.
Following the release of your debut singles, you mentioned plans for a full-length album. What can listeners expect from the album?
An album that brings you from the sounds of the past to the updated vibes of today and the future An introduction to the sound of New Urban Soul.
The music video for “Yesterday” is visually striking and complements the song’s emotion. How did the concept for the video come about?
I wanted to go with the feeling and visual of the past to provide a sense of Yesterday and to show the evolution of everlasting love.
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