katrina_nadal
Mojofly's Katrina Nadal rocks! This 19-year-old is the lead singer of one of the country's most promising bands. With the hit singles "Another Day" and "Minamalas," Kitchie's young voice has already been likened to teen favorites like Jewel. I caught up with Kitchie for a short chat on unexpected fame, composing music, and sleeping in McDo.
Candymag.com: How did you get into Mojofly?
Kitchie: I actually auditioned for the band. Raymund and Ricci were already together before I came in. They needed a singer, so I tried out. Iniisip ko lang, wala lang akong magawa. I just got into it to have an extra-curricular activity. I wasn't expecting the band to be this big.
C: What is it you love about music?
K: As a person, I'm not much of a talker. I'm a listener pa nga. I'm not good in expressing myself in words. In interviews, I really have a hard time because I'm just quiet. When I sing, doon na-eexpress lahat. My feelings, my thoughts, my moods. Weird, but it's like that.
C: So did you write songs for your album birth day?
K: I wrote two songs, "Pagkakamali" and "Pretending." Ricci had a lot of material already when I came into the band. But we all sat down together and worked on stuff. I'm hoping to write more songs for the next album.
C: How do you get your inspiration to write your music?
K: Para mas madali, it has to be true to life. It's hard to invent feelings. Using your imagination is always there, I guess, but it's always easier to write music when it's true to life and close to your heart.
C: Do people recognize you now?
K:Yeah, people recognize me. Some people even come up and sing to me "Another Day" or "Minamalas". My bandmates and I even make a joke out of it. We count how many people recognize us when we're in a mall. Some people even tease us, but I consider it a compliment. It means they know us.
C: How do you balance your studies and your musical career?
K: 'Yun ang mahirap. Sophomore year in La Salle is a little harder, and last month we were practicing around thrice a week. As long as I can handle it, I get the full load, but I reduce the units when we have a lot of rehearsals. When I get the chance, I try to catch up on sleep, even if I'm in McDonald's (where many La Sallians eat and hang out). When you really like what you do, nothing's too difficult.
C: So do you intend to stay in the music scene for a long time?
K: Hopefully. I'm really into music, my whole family is, but I was really the only one who pursued it as a career. If I weren't a singer, I don't know…I'm a Psych major, so maybe I'd be a shrink?
C: Your advice for people who want to get into the music biz?
K: If you want to get into this business, you really have to think about it. It's not all glamour. It takes a lot of hard work. My advice for young people to be creative. You have to try out new things. Sometimes, we have tendency kasi to imitate or be gaya-gaya. Try new things, see what you really want, and who you really are. Don't copy off other people. The outcome is often better when it's original, and when it's really your own.
C: How has being in Mojofly changed you?
K: Well, I've become more careful with money. Now, mas matipid ako sa pera. I realized its value. I found out how hard it is to make money. I've also improved on the social skills. In this business, I get to meet and know other people. I used to be more anti-social, especially in school. Now, I'm learning to be friendly and to socialize.
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