ISAIAH FALLS: Where It All Started

Isaiah Falls is a multi-talented artist who draws his inspiration from various genres. His works have a certain depth and vibe that are symptomatic of his dedication and passion for his craft. His music reveals his sentiments on love as well as other aspects of the human condition, but most of all, it expresses an anthem to persevere and move forward. For Isaiah, it is more than just music; it is a medium—a medium to radiate and enlighten. Our interaction with Isaiah builds on the depth of his creativity and piques the genesis of where it all started.

Isaiah was always deeply surrounded by music. There was a density of music in his household that strongly contributed to producing his musical inspirations. His parents, too, wanted a life through music, coming up as A&R in the music industry. Isaiah addresses where it all started, the catalyst and the inflection point for what started his musical journey. “I think I was kind of raised in music,” Isaiah reflects. “Being raised in a Church, I was always around it. So, it was kind of in the family. It was in the household at all times.” Watching his parents’ musical pursuits was the catalyst to Isaiah's fascination with music. “I saw my parents pursue music when they were coming up as A&R in the music industry, and it didn’t really work out for them.

So, I was like, let me get a crack at—let me try my best to see if I can make their dreams happen.” His parents’ journey with music wasn’t a deterrent, instead, it fuelled his curiosity and strengthened his resolve to continue where they had started. In his journey, Isaiah could see the prospects, and with that, he knew he was on the right track. “So, I started recording music, and so, I was like, I’m actually decent at this.” In 2017, Isaiah started releasing music, and in 2019, he made a major step by quitting his job and going into music full-time. “I’m going to just pursue it for real. I was giving it 80% of my time, and I realised that that wasn’t going to be enough, so I gave it 100%, and then when I made that decision, everything changed.”

On the subject of musical influences and how that shaped his artistic personality, Isaiah draws considerable inspiration from his family. “My dad was a drummer, and my mom was a singer. So, they alone were super inspiring for me.” So inspired that he wanted everyone to experience it. “When I was three, I asked them to perform in the Church”. His external influences could be attributed to his siblings. Being the last child of seven, Isaiah was bathed in musical diversity. “Everybody has a different taste in music growing up.” However, it was his sister's musical proclivities that affected him most. “When she was playing in her room, I had my ear to the door. I was trying to figure out what that was. There was a lot of different music. A lot of Justin Timberlake, Ludacris, OutKast, Drake, Chris Brown, Kendrick Lamar, Mike, and Kirk Franklin.

Isaiah marks 2017 as the turning point in his music career. On the question of his draw to music and potentially taking it as a career, he mentions that making that pivot came with a lot of awareness. “I had to understand that it came with so much more than just the music. It’s deeper than the music. You have to be someone they can relate to—the fans can relate to; you don’t have to be perfect because no one is. So, when I figured that out, I was like, let’s do it. Let’s make it real.”

Isaiah speaks on his collaboration with Odeal, specifically what brought about the process and how this could potentially inspire more international collaborations. Isaiah had nothing but eulogies for Odeal, praising his work ethic and his musical complexity. “Odeal is extremely inspiring to me, and he is incredibly talented. He had an EP, and I had it on repeat for months. I knew I wanted to work with him at some point.” Speaking on Odeal’s writing prowess, he narrates. “That boy is quick. I write music quickly, but he writes quicker than me.” Isaiah respects Odeal’s work and dedication. He is amazed at what their collaboration gave birth to and is hopeful they create more magic.

“Florida Baby” is arguably one of Isaiah’s best tracks. Being an artist from Florida, it is not difficult to piece the puzzle and assume that his home played a major role in the song. Speaking on how his work radiates where he comes from. “I think for me personally, I make R&B music, so a lot of the time, it’s real smooth, but coming from Florida, we were raised on Trey Daddy, Kodak Black.” For Isaiah, his music had to replicate the same feeling these influences instilled in him. He has to make sure that his “music knocked” to make sure that the “car still shakes while you’re going”. Isaiah tries to give his music depth by adding layers. He doesn’t restrict himself to the confines of his genre, but takes a dynamic approach to conceptualising and producing his music. “I was hearing these bouncy, super bouncy beats, and I was like, wow. This doesn’t give off what I’m used to seeing in R&B: a super moody mellow vibe, and I like that, too. My favourite music has a little bit of a mix. They have a song that’s up, a song that’s down. So, for me, whenever I’m making projects, it’s always making sure there are moments where people can dance, and then there are moments people can cry if they need to.

When asked about his dream R&B collaboration, Isaiah gives some pretty interesting answers. “For producers, Quincy Jones. For artists, Miguel, Tems, and Cleo Sol. For rappers, Kendrick and Kodak. Speaking on his discography, Isaiah highlights “Pimps Interlude” as his most underrated song. “I think people didn’t catch on to it since it’s such a short song”.

Isaiah’s musical integrity is deeply rooted in his familial foundation. He truly is inspiring and is a testament to how perspective shapes our outlook on life. He is on a creative journey to greatness that cannot be stopped. He has sworn to live a life of storytelling, a life that inspires and resonates with his fans. His story is one of dedication, persistence, and courage. The possibilities are endless for Isaiah, and we can only wait and see what that possibility brings.

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