Debra Can

“Calm Down” captures the essence of love, trust, and emotional vulnerability through heartfelt storytelling. In this exclusive interview, Debra Can shares the inspiration, creative process, and Lagos influence behind her soulful single.

1. “Calm Down” feels deeply personal and emotional. Can you share how your relationship inspired the lyrics and message behind the song?

The song “Calm Down” was inspired by a close friend’s relationship, which has to do with trust issues, by telling the partner to calm down and focus on the relationship rather than overthinking and stressing about things . The song is like a form of assurance to the partner.

2. You mentioned collaborating with a songwriter friend during the creative process. What was that collaboration like, and how did it shape the final sound of the track?

Collaborating with a songwriter friend during the creative process of the song “Calm Down” was fun and highly creative; this made the final sound of the track very satisfying.

3. The song was recorded in Lagos, Nigeria — a city known for its vibrant music scene. How did the atmosphere or culture of Lagos influence the recording process and the overall vibe of “Calm Down”?

The atmosphere of Lagos influenced the recording process of “calm down” by the happenings around us, day-to-day activities, and the personal experience of a close friend.

4. Trust, patience, and love seem to be strong themes in this single. What message do you hope listeners take away from the song when they hear it for the first time?

The message listeners take away from the song “ calm down “ is majorly assurance of their love to their partners, expressions of their heart desires, and trusting each other completely.

5. Every recording process has its challenges and memorable moments. Was there a specific moment during the making of “Calm Down” that stood out to you emotionally or creatively?

The specific moment during the recording of “calm down “was when my co-writer broke down and said to me that the song brought back sad memories of his Ex-Girlfriend.

6. As an artist growing within Nigeria’s music landscape, how do you see “Calm Down” fitting into your journey — and what can fans expect next from Debra Can after this release?

I see “calm down” fitting into my journey because it’s a romantic and catchy song that has to do with love, and we all know love is very essential to us humans.
Debra Can is dropping a single before the end of this year, 2025.
I collaborated with a popular Nigerian artist on this one.

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