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MayBae: From The Voice Kids to Viral Stardom | Music, Livestreams & Finding Healing on Stage
With MayBae
About this episode
MayBae, a Vietnamese singer and multilingual performer, shares her journey from competing on The Voice Kids at age 14 to becoming a TikTok Live sensation. She discusses the origin of her name and highlights how singing in various languages, from Russian to Hindi, is more about conveying emotion than the literal meaning of the words.
The artist pulls back the curtain on the technical and emotional complexities of her work, including how she handles online criticism and juggles multiple apps to create a seamless livestreaming experience.
MayBae also reveals the story behind her viral “cat roll,” shares how she draws inspiration from artists like Blackpink and her fans, and offers advice to aspiring creators, ultimately reflecting on her belief that music is a powerful tool for healing and connection.
Episode chapters
- 01:17 Introduction to MayBae: From The Voice Kids to TikTok Stardom
- 02:26 MayBae's First Podcast Experience & Why It Matters
- 03:29 The Origin of the Name “MayBae”
- 06:29 Favorite Foods (Besides Vietnamese!)
- 09:57 MayBae’s Journey to The Voice Kids at Age 14
- 18:14 Connecting With Audiences: TikTok vs. Stage Performances
- 20:43 The feeling of recording in a Professional studio
- 24:14 Behind the Scenes: The Pressure and Complexity of Livestreaming
- 27:48 How MayBae Handles Online Criticism and Harsh Comments
- 35:45 The Story Behind the Viral "Cat Roll" on TikTok
- 39:56 Creating vs. Performing: Emotional Contrast in the Studio and On Stage
- 49:39 Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather” and Musical Inspiration
- 52:48 MayBae's Dream Performance for 400 Fans
- 55:29 Interesting projects MayBae is working on right now
- 57:44 Advice for Aspiring Musicians and Content Creators
- 01:02:37 Where to Follow MayBae and Final Reflections
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