Zaya Sagittarius Moved Through Barracks and Backstreets to Build His Cloud Rap Identity – An Interview
Zaya Sagittarius’ sound lives in the off-centre corners of cloud rap, where DIY mentality meets sharp lyrical realism and leftfield experimentation. In this interview, he reflects on how music went from a backdrop to a driving force, shaped in part by family influence and military service. From recording his track Saucerellain in a packed barracks to building a long-term independent career under his own terms, Zaya discusses the key moments that made him feel like an artist with something worth putting into the world. He also touches on the reasons he’s stayed outside of major label pipelines, what it would take for him to consider a deal, and where he sees his path heading next. Welcome to A&R Factory, Zaya Sagittarius. We’re glad to have you here to shed some light on the mindset behind your cloud rap creations and the world you’re building through your sound. Your music carries a distinct offbeat energy that feels both playful and unfiltered. What role did music play for you growing up, and when did it become more than just something you listened to? Music played a very important role for me growing up. I started my first project at 16 years old it […] The post Zaya Sagittarius Moved Through Barracks and Backstreets to Build His Cloud Rap Identity – An Interview appeared first on A&R Factory.

Zaya Sagittarius’ sound lives in the off-centre corners of cloud rap, where DIY mentality meets sharp lyrical realism and leftfield experimentation. In this interview, he reflects on how music went from a backdrop to a driving force, shaped in part by family influence and military service. From recording his track Saucerellain in a packed barracks to building a long-term independent career under his own terms, Zaya discusses the key moments that made him feel like an artist with something worth putting into the world. He also touches on the reasons he’s stayed outside of major label pipelines, what it would take for him to consider a deal, and where he sees his path heading next. Welcome to A&R Factory, Zaya Sagittarius. We’re glad to have you here to shed some light on the mindset behind your cloud rap creations and the world you’re building through your sound. Your music carries a distinct offbeat energy that feels both playful and unfiltered. What role did music play for you growing up, and when did it become more than just something you listened to? Music played a very important role for me growing up. I started my first project at 16 years old it […]
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