Today’s guest is a truly remarkable young woman. An example of resilience, perseverance, unapologetic optimism and relentless hard work, all in service of her lifelong pursuit to live and breathe her passion and purpose.

I felt truly blessed to have had the chance to meet the mega talented and warm-hearted Toya K, during her short visit to Amsterdam, from her current residence in Paris. In this episode, we discuss her roots, her values, stemmed from a unique upbringing in the the serene village of Grashoek, Namibia, her inspiring mindset, which we can all learn from and her selfless dedication to a greater purpose beyond her music success.

Toya K’s musical journey began at a young age when she actively participated in school choirs and talent shows. This passion for music was further fueled by the vibrant musical culture of the predominantly Ju/hoansi San community in her village, where singing and dancing were integral parts of life.

She particularly resonates with artists like Nina Simone, whose impactful song"Black Bird" left a profound mark on her, shaping her identity as a black woman in the most empowering way.

Toya made her debut in the music scene with the release of her song "On Time" in February 2022. She recently released her debut EP ‘Divine Intervention’ - a fusion of Afropop, Amapiano, and R&B/Soul elements, reflecting her diverse musical talents and her ability to evoke deep emotions through her music. She gives more details on her music process and the meanings of some of her most successful songs to date during our conversation. Please enjoy and don’t forget to follow Toya on Instagram @toyurrr and Spotify @Toya K.

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Back in April I sat down with the multi-talented Kody Chambers, learning about jazz, instrument harmonies, advertising and film music production. All while getting a shot of inspiration for how to live your best life by following your dreams.

Kody is an American composer, music producer, award-winning multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and songwriter. He started off as a jazz trumpet player and composer in Toronto and New York City, then made his way to Amsterdam where he initially was a music supervisor at MassiveMusic.

Currently he continues to grow in his craft and infuse every project he works on with his unique approach, informed by his knowledge of musical harmony and production techniques, as well as his experience in collaborating with international directors and creatives across both film and advertising.

It was truly fascinating speaking to him and learning how his mind operates when it comes to music production, composing, but also how music helps him process certain life experiences and emotions, so please enjoy our conversation.

So excited to share this new conversation with Lamsi, Amsterdam-based DJ, producer, teacher and community leader. He's worked with Bambi, Unknown T, Jarreau Vandal, produced a score for hit TV series Top Boy and rocked a set at Boiler Room London, among many other accomplishments in his young career. Lamsi has also gained overall international recognition in Paris, London, Brussels & Moscow, yet remained humble and rooted in his local community and Surinamese culture.

In this episode, we speak about how he got into the music industry after a brief stint as a dentist (yep you heard that right), his unique approach to music production, what inspires him outside music, how he stays fit as a DJ or why giving back to his community is such an imortant focus in his career.

He also teases an upcoming project rooted in his Surinamese background that is bound to make you sweat on the dancefloor. In case you’ve missed it, there’s a snippet of that already on the Add To Queue Instagram channel, which if you don’t follow by now, please make sure you do, to not miss exclusive video content from each interview and much more.

For now, please enjoy my conversation with Lamsi & let me know what you think!