Diandra Interviews Tai Verdes: TikTok, Drugs, And Opinions

I really enjoyed my interview with Tai Verdes. He gives fantastic advice one what it takes to go viral on Tik Tok, and is brutally honest what it takes to be virtuous with your own feelings. He does not believe in rejection because that would mean other people’s opinion and actions towards you matter or affected you. Instead, he is laser-focused on becoming an honest man, especially with himself. In our interview, we discuss how songwriting and drugs reveal your crazy truths.

Diandra: What has been your wildest trip on drugs?

Tai: Well, I had a real nice conversation with a mountain. Those boys got personality.
 
Diandra: What is your funnest “high” story?

Tai: I just stared at a blue Sour Patch Kid for about 15 min. Those things look crazy up close. Like I know its corn syrup and other shit… but like I just didn’t understand.
 
Diandra: How do you feel music is like a drug?

Tai: It brings you into the present. Into your feelings.  I love that about music.  Especially music that can keep you engaged from the first second to the last.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuoHZCWZNcs

Diandra: Your newest single, “Drugs” captures your journey of emotional maturity. What about you has matured, especially in how you handle feelings?
 
Tai: I didn’t know I was trash at managing my feelings until I tried writing songs. I was super surprised at how much better I felt after finishing a song. It was therapeutic in a way that I never expected.  I focus on myself more now.  I’m young, and I have a long life with this body so I need to figure this shit out. 
 
Diandra: What do you find, in your music, most people find relatable?

Tai: I’m just honest. I think most think that nobody knows what they are going through, but, in reality, even though it might not be
identical, we’ve all got problems. Singing about the details of those problems unites people.
 
Diandra: Describe what vulnerability means to you, and how music helps you transfer that into your everyday life.

Tai: Telling the fucking truth. That’s it. I lie to myself and other people all the time and don’t even notice sometimes. I gotta work on that. Music helps me be a better person by giving me an outlet.
 
Diandra: What did 2020 teach your about yourself and life? What was it like going from an essential worker to a Tik Tok star?

Tai: I came to LA to avoid a 9-5 job. I didn’t know what I wanted to do at all. No plan. So after 4 years, other people can see how bad I wanted this.
 
Diandra: So many people are trying to make it big on Tik Tok, what is your best piece of advice for artists trying to go viral on the platform?

Tai: If you want to make it big on TikTok, you need to watch TikTok. In the beginning, I see so many artists not realizing the tiny nuances of making videos. Make sure you’re well lit and you can hear yourself (unless you’re going for a particular vibe). Post for 6 months consistently and gauge what is working.  I don’t want to hear the “I tried for 3 weeks” bullshit. 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUHl5YKq_Jc

Diandra: Loving story-tellings, what is a movie, tv series, or book you would love to turn into a concept album? Why and from what angle?

Tai: I think it would be funny to turn The Office into a concept album. Not really for any reason, I just love the show.
 
Diandra: What is an album you feel would be a great movie? Why, what would be its premise, and who would you cast?

Tai: Frank Ocean’s blonde album is already a whole movie. I would cast myself obviously, and the whole thing would be silent. Just text at the bottom and soundtrack. I just made this up but you’ve gotta admit it’s kinda fire.
 
Me: IT TRULY IS!

Diandra: What is your favorite music memory as a child?

Tai: Listening to 50 Cent’s album with my brother. Legendary album. Why was I so hyped up as a kid? “In da club” was always playing.
 
Diandra:  What did rejection teach you about yourself versus success?

Tai: There is no rejection! Other people’s opinions don’t matter. Just keep yourself going – that’s more important. 
 
Diandra: What was the inspiration behind Bad Bad News, and what is its core message? 

Tai: I just wanted to be honest with myself.  Say how I was feeling at the time.  I use music as an outlet.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npqTMaCP6Y8

Diandra: ”Bad Bad News” is certainly something people seem to hear every day. How do you deal with “news’ anxiety” and how do you feel a single, like “Bad Bad News,” helps others to do so, as well? 
 
Tai: I honestly don’t think about how other people consume my
music. I hope they enjoy it, but it’s really for me. I want to feel better when I listen.  I hope they can too. 
 
Diandra: What is some good news you have heard? 

Tai: All three spider men are gunna be in the same movie soon? That’s some great news

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