Mystic Davis — singer-rapper and dancer — is changing up the whole landscape of dancehall with her innovative fresh musicality.
You may know Mystic from her cameo on “Bubble Butt” — Major Lazer that went viral.
DizTroy’s ” Mystic Strings” is the first single off their DizTroy featuring Mystic Davis EP. Mystic is the first artist that DizTroy has produced and collaborated with.
This release is part of the newly launched Gee Jam, which is an offshoot of the legendary label Gee St from the ’80s and ’90s through Island Records.
DizTroy’s debut single “Mystic Strings” video was shot in and around Port Antonio and directed by Kevin Lee and Savannah Baker, capturing the unique vitality and character of one of Jamaica’s best-kept secrets, and featuring dually talented singer and dancer Mystic Davis. The song’s EDM-inflected beats and reggae and dancehall-infused hooks along with Mystic’s vocals bring an exciting new sound to the airwaves.
When did you know that being a musician was your calling?
Troy: I don’t think about it, I was just born into it
Dizzle: Accidentally following my cousin to piano lessons and actually liking it, then I started making up creative ways to record music using two cassette recorders and a keyboard.
Describe three other occupations you’ve held.
Troy: Studio engineer, professional weed roller
Dizzle: IT manager, artist manager, web developer
What inspires you to perform?
Dizzle: Being able to create on the spot and be improvisational.
Troy: To be different, ’cause I want it to be different.
What instruments, if any, do you play?
Dizzle: Drums, percussions, keyboard, bass guitar, guitar
Troy: Keyboard synths, piano
How would you describe your brand of music?
Real music with a feeling with every emotion under the sun.
When you are on stage what do you want to convey about your style?
Our style is very Jamaican, hip and trippy. We like to flip and fusion music.
Name three musicians who have influenced your approach to being a musician?
Dizzle: Kanye West, Lee Scratch Perry, Alborosie
Troy: Curtis Mayfield, Lil Wayne
Describe your creative process from concept to complete song?
This varies but here’s one,
We vibe a little.
Lay main parts of the beat
Lay first drum pattern.
Troy takes it and chop it up.
Then we rebuild over the original.
The song is demo-ed.
Additional production is done.
Then we revocal parts we want to change.
Mix, then master.
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How do you select your creative music partners to fashion your musical voice?
Nonconventional, someone that is willing to step out of their comfort zone. Someone that can compliment out sound
What advice would you give anyone preparing to enter the music business about publishing and management?
Get a lawyer and try to learn the music business as well as make sure you select the right team that has synergy with yourself
If you were going to sing for any famous person as a celebration of what they have done for humanity who would it be?
Marcus Garvey, Nelson Mandela
What are the effects on society that you would like the results of listening to your music to be?
We would like people to be more open-minded to different styles and multiculturalism
If you could go outside the USA to write and produce music what country would you choose and why?
Jamaica has the best vibe and climate for creativity.
What do you like the most about being a musician?
The ability to create and inspire.
What producers are you looking forward to working with soon?
Mikewillmadeit, Kanye
Name three musicians you would like to record with that are hit makers?
Nile Rodgers, Sly & Robbie, Stevie Wonder
What musical awards have you aspired to receive and it happened?
Not yet.
What musical achievements have you yet to obtain?
Mercury, Grammy, BET Awards, Mobo
Finish the sentences …
When I hit the stage I feel … free.
When the crowd is responding to my music I know … I am doing something right.
I appreciate my fans because … they feel what we feel.
Music is my calling … from birth.
My method of studying music is … to just do music.
When you find my music I want you to … listen to it, watch it and share it, put it on repeat, add it to your playlist.
Name your favorite two books.
Purpose Driven Life, PIMP by Iceberg Slim
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