Hailing from Decatur, Georgia, Vayda is redefining rap with her genre-blurring sound. Her music fuses trap, plugg, and dance with whispery, snarky lyrics that captivate listeners. A producer-turned-rapper, she’s gained recognition from Pitchfork, BET, and The Fader for tracks like “Jenner” and collaborations with artists like Pink Siifu. In this interview, Vayda shares her creative journey, musical inspirations, and what’s next on her artistic horizon....

Us: “Vayda! You’ve been called the ‘ASMR queen of rap.’ Your tracks have this airy, hypnotic vibe. What drew you to that unique sound?”

**Vayda:** *“Honestly, I’ve always been obsessed with creating moods. When I started producing, I wanted my beats to feel like breathing—soft, close, and intimate. Rapping came later, and I figured, why not match that energy vocally?”*

“You’ve got this way of making two-minute tracks that feel like full stories. Is that intentional?”

**Vayda:** *“Absolutely. I like to keep it concise but impactful—like flipping through a scrapbook. Every track is its own scene, a snapshot that leaves you wanting more.”*

“Your song ‘Jenner’ blew up. Pitchfork loved it. How did that track come together?”

**Vayda:** *“‘Jenner’ was wild. I made the beat late at night just messing around, and the flow hit me instantly. It’s a playful track but still has that edge, which I think people resonated with.”*

“You’ve collaborated with Pink Siifu and WiFiGawd. What makes a good collaboration click for you?”

**Vayda:** *“It’s all about vibe and trust. I like working with people who aren’t afraid to experiment and just let the art speak for itself. No pressure—just pure creativity.”

 “Lastly, Vayda… why is Decatur the secret sauce of your sound?”

**Vayda:** *“Decatur’s got this raw, homegrown energy. It’s a mix of soul, grit, and innovation. Growing up there taught me how to stay authentic while pushing boundaries.”*

 “Vayda, keep making those sonic worlds… Doo doo doo doo!”

**Vayda:** *“Doo doo!”*