In this edition, we feature EDM producer Boys Noize and singer Moga Mogami from Dempagumi.inc, plus exclusive coverage of the FIA World Endurance Championship racing at Fuji Speedway.
INJI: My songs are co-written by heist and I; we work together frequently; he's fantas- tic. The song "the one" was inspired by my desire to document my feelings upon finally meeting "the one."
FUSION: Let's have a MADALINE discussion.
INJI: This is another hilarious tale. The girl's name is Maddie, and she's a crazy one, and I know everyone has a Maddie in their friend group; last year, I was in college and I and my friends especially Maddie, the actual Madeline went out and had a crazy night, came back, and the next day we wrote the song about everything that happened that night.
FUSION: OK so tell us more about the dif-
INJI: The fact that this is my first cover for a magazine like Fusion isn't why I'm so ecstatic about it, though; rather, it's because I am the embodiment of bringing together Turkish, Brit- ish, and American cultures, and so the maga- zine's mission and I couldn't be more perfectly aligned.
FUSION: Last but not least, what message do you hope listeners take away from your music?
INJI: What I'm trying to say with my music is that we don't have to take life so seriously. You can see how the music is kind of tongue in cheek; it's supposed to make you giggle and laugh and dance around and scream. As I said, I want my songs to make you feel happy, proud to be yourself, and excited to face the world.
FUSION: Where do you find the most difficulty while composing music? for all of you who be- lieve it's simple?
INJI: In times of creative block, I like to lock myself in a room and tell myself, "No one is hearing anything I'm writing right now; it can be bad; it can be horrible; I'm just going to get it out of my brain." The worry about wheth- er or not your lyrics will be accepted by the general public can be stifling, but I've found that when I'm able to write freely and without worrying about what others will think, that's when the best ideas emerge.
FUSION: Any final thoughts for the audience?
INJI: I appreciate your presence here with FU- SION, and I hope Japan invites me back because I want to come back and perform a show here, so I hope you'll listen to me nicely.
ficulties you faced as a musician and how you overcame them.
INJI: When you first start getting some at- tention, it can be hard to keep believing in your music and not let the comments on your videos discourage you. I've found that knowing what I want to say, who I want to say it to, and trusting that the right people who want to hear that will get the message has helped me immensely.
FUSION: What motivates you to work in the music business?
INJI: My motivation began with my mother, and I began composing music to make her dance. Now, I want to make millions of peo- ple dance, jump about, scream, feel joyful, let go, and see the hilarious and charming side of life. What motivates you to work in the music industry?
FUSION: Describe what it was like for you to visit Japan.
INJI: I've been to Tokyo and Kyoto, and the culture has completely blown my mind. It's so different from the United States and Turkey and everything else I've seen, but I'm completely smitten. I've gotten so many ideas from these places and jotted down so many little notes that I think you can prob- ably guess what kind of song will be inspired by Japan.
FUSION: What about being featured in Fu- sion Magazine?
INJI: Thank you so much check out my music for anyone that loves Dance!