We recently connected with Tiffany Karam and have shared our conversation below.

Tiffany, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Did you always know you wanted to pursue a creative or artistic career? When did you first know?

I have had a love for music since the age of 12 when I learned how to play piano. Being able to hit those keys and create sounds really opened up my eyes and ears to the beauty of music. I was also always that friend that would make you curated CDs, playlists and tapes as gifts all the time. Fast forward to college, I started going out with some friends to some local underground house music parties and I fell in love with house music. I knew that I wanted and needed to connect with this type of music further and decided to buy my own controller and teach myself how to DJ. It started out with FB lives > putting myself out there with mixes on SoundCloud> meeting different promoters in the music scene who were throwing amazing parties > authentically and genuinely creating connections with other music lovers and party throwers> getting booked by those promoters, DJ’s/Producers> finding my sound and taking it to the next level with production > playing domestic and international shows >>> all got me to where I am at now.

Tiffany, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

As of last year, I also can call myself a producer in addition to being a DJ. I have put out four tracks so far that are available on all streaming platforms! This is all to say that I have the best production partner ever – shoutout to the very special Jafari Jeter aka Farro Jarro for teaching me everything I needed to know in the studio and for being a part of my music journey from the start.

As far as amazing shows I have played over the years– I have gotten the opportunity to open up for acts such as Bonobo, Maya Jane Coles, Eli & Fur, Lee Burridge, Moon Boots, Lubelski and many more amazing headliners and local talent. I’ve also gotten the chance to play in one of my fav cities in the U.S. several times — aka NYC–one of my favorite shows there being at TBA in Brooklyn and many other great shows/venues in surrounding southern cities in the South!

I recently wrapped up my first international tour in Canada! Shoutout to JFUN, from his record label Music.Art.Ppl, for the opportunity to come up to Canada (Ottawa & Montreal) and showcase my sound and energy. Jordan and I met almost two years ago via Soundcloud. He found one of my mixes, reached out to see if I was interested in doing a guest mix and the rest is history! I also was able to host him in ATL with some shows at great local venues and bars. We had a great time and really enjoyed collaborating — one creative to another creative.

Me and Jordan have recently launched a project called Here + There. The mission of this project is to bridge the gap between artists and opportunities around the world while connecting with individuals who share a passion for music, community and the culture of DJing. We really believe this project is just what the music community needs and we are really excited to see how it unfolds! To stay tuned to our journey and learn more, give us a follow at hereandtherecreates on IG!

Outside of that, a few things up next for me is to continue to focus more time in the studio and creating music for even more people to connect with. My goal is to find a record label that matches the direction I want to go in and loves my sound and vision as much as I do. I have a good feeling about what this next chapter will bring. Another exciting announcement is that in March, I will be opening up for Anfisa Letyago at District in ATL. I have listened to her for so many years and feel blessed to have the opportunity to warm up the dance floor for her! I am really looking forward to what’s to come next for me.

Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

A big drive to continue to grow and learn from music is that I want to connect with individuals all over the world through music. Whether that is the music I play out at gigs, recorded sets or the music that I produce and put out for people to listen to. Nothing makes my days and nights more than meeting people during and after my sets that let me know they enjoyed it and look forward to seeing me play again. My goal is to always stay authentic, humble, and true to myself and my sound. I always am looking for ways to grow and to continue to provide meaningful music experiences every chance I get.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

The most rewarding aspect about being a DJ is connecting with different people. I have made so many meaningful connections the last 7 years and have also gained best friends from the music industry. I love hearing about where people are from, what brought them to an event I am playing at, and staying in touch in the future.

Contact Info:

• Website: ysheso.webflow.io
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ysheso____
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/ysheso
• Other: www.soundcloud.com/ysheso

Image Credits
Daniel Almasy Sara Islas