2Fly Ty on the Dance Floor
Brisbane-based musical wordsmith 2Fly Ty is preparing for the release of his latest single Dance Floor. The new track is due out on the 17th of October and the rapper with weighty lyrics and flowing style couldn’t be more excited to see how it will be received by both his fans and his Peers. 2Fy Ty gave us the rundown of the origins of Dance Floor, the making of and his favourite lyrics in the song.
What sparked the idea for Dance Floor? when and where did the song come about?
Dance Floor came about as I was searching for a partner. Meeting women had become like tunnel vision about the nature of women. Trying to find “the one” and only meeting with women that seemed to have no moral compass. Experiences were cheap and meaningless and left me disillusioned in the search for real love. Dance Floor was an image of what I perceived women to be at this time. I began hating on women as I met them. Often through my music journey, women perceived me to be the stereotypical musician player. Dance Floor is a projection of these experiences.
What were the stages the song went through before becoming a reality?
All my music is written on the day in the studio. In a 3 hour period, I take the beat and freestyle lyrics. There is pre-thought in the process which is then culminated on the day, with 6 -12 months of experiences coming to an emotional head, and resulting in the lyrics that made it to the final cut.
Was there input by others for the track and do you go with it or not?
I always have input from my producer and beatmaker from K Rasta Studios in Brisbane. Feedback is crucial. I’m always open to feedback and suggestions and ask how words sound and fit together to make sure my music is on point.
Describe the chats between you and your producer for us.
After I record a verse or chorus I always come out of the booth and sit down and chat with my producer about where bars fit, what to chop and change and how to make the best sound quality possible. There’s 2-way input always.
What vibe were you going for with Dance Floor? Did you succeed?
Dance Floor was meant to be somewhat derogatory and sexy moody. I believe the chorus really captured this vibe.
“Freestyling in one studio session is really dependent on mental clarity on the day”
Were there any challenges that came up along the way, and if so how did you overcome them?
The biggest challenge for me is mind clarity and finding the buzz. Freestyling in one studio session is really dependent on mental clarity on the day. Dance Floor was born in an hour and a half on an emotional day. It all poured out.
Who’s in the team you worked with for Dance Floor and what was their contribution?
It’s just my producers and me. It’s a fairly personal process mixed with the professional relationship I have with K Rasta Studios. I’d say it’s an equal contribution. I highly value their input.
Which lines from the song resonate with you most?
“Obviously my hobby is music aye
Use it pump it, use it abuse it
Give a fuck and I knew to do this
You’s are clueless
She knows, I’m all about the music biz
And oh fuck I’m about to jizz”
What musical moments in the song do you listen out for? Why do you like these moments best?
The chorus. I try to focus on every chorus being catchy.
Dance Floor is out 17/10/22
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Interview by Dilz and Michelle Symes
October 2022