For SlayJ, a period of profound personal upheaval became the catalyst for creation. Her new double EP, Satience, was born from a time when her life was actively reshaping, navigating both the sting of a breakup and the shock of betrayal. Writing became less an escape and more an anchor—a way to process emotions as they arose and remain connected to herself through the confusion. The title is a portmanteau blending sentience, the capacity to feel, with satiety, the sense of having had enough. It reflects her journey of fully experiencing emotions until understanding naturally forms.
The creative spark came during a late-night moment of reflection. Watching a documentary on Taylor Swift with her mother, SlayJ was moved by the contrast between Swift’s public persona and her grounded, authentic creative process. By 4 a.m., lyrics were flowing into her phone, and she had begun producing the first two songs. That night set an urgent, organic tone for the entire project, turning personal catharsis into a public artistic statement.
Satience unfolds across two interconnected sonic worlds, reflecting the non-linear nature of emotional processing. The first EP leans into folk and singer-songwriter intimacy, channeling the quiet vulnerability of artists like Taylor Swift, Kacey Musgraves, and Billie Eilish. The second revisits those same songs through house and electronic lenses, drawing inspiration from the melodic warmth and emotional energy of artists like LP Giobbi. These are not mere remixes but two complementary expressions of the same experience: one for holding the feeling, the other for moving through it. Remarkably, the tracklist aligned organically with the five stages of grief, a structure discovered rather than imposed.
The creative process balanced spontaneity and challenge. Writing felt effortless, with lyrics pouring out as if they had been waiting. Production, however, pushed SlayJ to sharpen skills that had grown rusty compared to her years of actively DJing. She experimented with a range of tools and ran drafts by trusted ears, including her parents, a few close friends, and her best friend and producer, James. Ultimately, she preserved the project’s deeply personal core by navigating the journey largely on her own. The release marks a major milestone: her first full-fledged album after years of building experience in the music scene.
Listeners are invited to engage with Satience both intimately and energetically. Its layered lyrics reward focused headphone listening, while the electronic reinterpretations invite communal moments of movement or dance. The EP offers a reflective and cathartic experience that resonates across moods and spaces, bridging vulnerability with momentum.
Looking forward, SlayJ plans to flow with the creative momentum Satience has unlocked. She has new singles lined up and ambitions to record live versions. Her focus is on continued creation, connection, and strategic growth, allowing the music to guide her toward the next chapter of her artistry.
Satience is more than a double EP. It is an intimate chronicle of heartbreak, self-discovery, and transformation, proving that vulnerability and artistry can coexist and thrive in perfect harmony.