Get ready for a boozey summer!
But with this new album, he is stepping into new territory.
Theres so many different vibes on this project," he tellsEntertainment Weekly.
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Daniel Prakopcyk
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Id like to start at the beginning.
What initially sparked your passion for music?
Watching videos and being fascinated with how it was made.
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Who were some of those artists you were listening to early on?
Kanye, Pharrell, Jay Z.
Those are probably the top three.Lil Wayne.
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He was in there, so seeing that was always cool.
He was always skateboarding and doing things like that as well.
Congrats on the success of A Bar Song.
Very important question: Is whiskey your drink of choice?
Between that and tequila.
Everyone loves a good tequila, honestly.
I definitely like whiskey.
The culture behind whiskey; It has heritage in the South.
It makes sense to go there with the drink of choice.
When did you know that interpolating “Tipsy” for “A Bar Song” would work?
From the start or during the writing or recording process?
What has experiencing the response to"A Bar Song" been like?
Its amazing to see it resonate with so many different audiences.
You cant bear that, you know?
Youre credited as writer on all the tracks.
Was there one that was more difficult than the others?
No, which I think thats the best thing about the project.
There was no song that felt difficult or forced.
Speaking about what Ive been through, what Ive experienced, just being real with the audience.
Letting them see a piece of me or a portion of me that we usually keep guarded.
Thats what country music is about its about telling your truth.
Me and her are super similar as far as being super intentional with our art.
Were going to double-check that our art represents ourselves, and its something different and unique.
I loved her last couple projects “July,” “Dear August,“The End of Everything.
It was cool to hear her project and see that shes inspired by the same things Im inspired by.
Its interesting that a song from the 1960s is talking about that.
What did you learn or take away from working with Beyonce?
Dont sacrifice your artistic intention.
I go back to the interview where she said people dont make albums anymore.
That is a real album with interludes.
Everything she did with the artwork.
Even when she dropped the tracklist, I was like, Is this a show poster?
Its just cool to see her at that level of her career still being a real artist.
What would you tell the version of you who started making music a decade ago?
Dont lose your inspiration, honestly.
I just want to confirm I dont lose that in the future.
What would you say to artists who want to or have tried to enter the space?
Make music thats true to you.
Dont make music for a response from people.
Thats the biggest thing.
I dont think anyone needs to worry about if theres going to be space when [they] create.
Create music thats authentic to you and that you respect and therell be space for you honestly.
You didnt make this album knowing how 2024 would blow up for you.
Has that shifted your plans for what happens after the album drops?
I didnt know any of this stuff was gonna happen.
Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Goingis out now.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
