Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Autumn D. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Autumn , thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Do you feel you or your work has ever been misunderstood or mischaracterized? If so, tell us the story and how/why it happened and if there are any interesting learnings or insights you took from the experience?

It’s hard to pinpoint just one story, but since my sound is a blend of country, R&B and hip hop, often as an artist I’ve been told I’m not R&B enough, not Hip Hop enough or country enough. In the beginning, I tried to sound more R&B or HipHop, what others thought I should sound like but it just didn’t feel like ME. Ever since I wrote and released “Southern Gentleman”, I feel like I’ve created a unique sound that challenges preconceived notions about what black music should be. Rather than conforming to established genres, I’m carving my own path, weaving personal experiences and southern cultural influences into my music. So by refusing to be confined to a single genre, I can offer audiences a rich and dynamic musical experience that reflects the complexity of my own identity and the racially diverse world of the south. So far the results show that a lot of listeners understand my sound and who I am as an artist. So I would say the interesting lesson I learned was to just be true to myself.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

Yes, I’m originally from North Carolina, and grew up singing in church. My dad is a black cowboy and introduced me to country music and artists like Reba McEntire, Bonnie Raitt and Shania Twain. I also grew up influenced by RnB and Hip Hop artists like Lauryn Hill, J Cole and Mary J Blige. But I first ventured into the music industry as lead singer of an Atlanta pop/RnB girl group. After it disbanded, and still driven by a deep passion for diverse music and songwriting, I continued to write for other artists. But I was most inspired to release music as a solo artist during the beginnings of the COVID pandemic in 2020, and used music as a means to stay uplifted and really follow my musical dream.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

The most rewarding aspect of being a creative and singer is the profound connection I get to forge with my audience. Witnessing how my songs can become a soundtrack to someone’s life, a source of solace during tough times, or a source of joy during celebrations is incredibly fulfilling. It’s the knowledge that my art has the power to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives that makes being an artist and singer an immensely gratifying journey.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

Through my music, I hope to foster a sense of unity, empathy, and understanding, bridging the gaps that often divide us. And of course my goal is to have a long and successful career in entertainment. Not just in music, but in film as well. I’ve had the opportunity to write, produce and direct my music videos, and I enjoy acting as well. So I hope to do more acting and or movie writing/directing in the future.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.autumntimemusic.com
• Instagram: @autumntimemusic
• Youtube:  @officialautumnd6562
•  TikTok: @autumntimemusic
• Spotify: https://spotify.link/VKYU2251MDb