MFM SPEAKS OUT

EP 30: Flaviyake on the Importance of Skill Stacking to Achieve Music Career Success

Episode Summary

In this episode of the "MFM Speaks Out," Adam Reifsteck interviews singer-songwriter, DJ, and producer Flaviyake (aka Duck The Bass) about the importance of combining multiple musical skills to achieve lasting success, immigrating to the United States, the issue of gender inequality in the music industry, and the biggest challenges musicians and DJs face in the current digital landscape.

Episode Notes

"The secret to success in the music industry is to always be learning and never stop improving your skills."

In this episode of MFM Speaks Out, Adam Reifsteck interviews singer-songwriter, DJ, and producer Flaviyake (aka Duck The Bass) about the importance of combining multiple musical skills to achieve lasting success, immigrating to the United States, the issue of gender inequality in the music industry, and the biggest challenges musicians and DJs face in the current digital landscape. 

Flaviyake is a record label owner, Pop and EDM producer, songwriter, DJ and Grammy NEXT alumna  with releases on prominent dance music labels such as Acapulco Music, Blanco y Negro, United Music Hits and SoundEvolution. Originally from Moldova, she started her music career by studying the flute and piano at the Sergey Rachmaninov School of Music in Chișinău. After spending a few years working in the London music scene, she moved to Los Angeles where she currently writes and produces songs for various artists. Her song “Lonely Seal” became an anthem for a Californian Marine Mammal Rescue Center. 

Visit Flaviya at flaviyake.com.

The following music is featured in this episode:

Opening track: "Jarcanda" by Duck The Bass

Middle track: "You Found My G” by Flaviyake

Ending track: "DJ, DJ” by Duck the Bass

Listen to two previous episodes featuring women in electronic music: DeLaurentis | Jeannie Hopper