Acoya

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. When I was around 12 years old, I found my dad's old iPod touch. He showed me how to use it and on it were a bunch of Black Eyed Peas and John Legend songs. I listened to all those songs over and over again. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? John Legend, Get Lifted Justin Timberlake, Justified Michael Jackson, Thriller "Get Lifted" was the first song I ever bought on iTunes when I first got a phone. "Thriller" was what made me fall in love with music in the first place. "Justified" is a huge inspiration and influence on my music now. Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “Casanova” This is the first song I've released that I wrote and produced entirely on my own. I remember the day that I made it so vividly and it felt like such a release of creative energy. It has a certain energy and swagger to it that I really love. What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? Performing at Grammy U Soundstage at Grammy House in 2026. It was the first time I had been a part of anything Grammy-related, and it ended up being a way bigger show than I anticipated. It was an incredible opportunity to get in front of my peers. Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? Perform at a sold-out show in my hometown, San Francisco. I was at a Ruel concert back in 2023 in SF and I just remember watching him on stage thinking, "that's gonna be me one day, and soon."