The Journey of Sao Cèline: A Melodic Storyteller

Apr 8

Dive into the world of Sao Cèline, the “wavy lover girl” whose music is as soulful as it is captivating. In our exclusive Q&A, Sao shares how her mum’s love for legends like Whitney Houston and Toni Braxton inspired her journey into music, how she crafts her storytelling melodies, and her ultimate dream of collaborating with Chris Brown.

From her creative process to her message for fans—“Believe in yourself, take risks, and put God first”—this rising star is just getting started. Get ready to see more of Sao Cèline as she continues to elevate her artistry and leave her mark on the music scene.

• What first got you into music?

I was introduced to music from a young age by my Mum, she was always playing the likes of ‘Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross, Amy Winehouse, Celine Dion, MJ etc…

• Who inspired you to make music?

I guess you can say my Mum because that’s who introduced me to music, from hearing it every day I naturally grew to love it and realised I could also sing.

• How would you describe the music that you typically create?

Wavy lover girl.

• What is your creative process like?

I’d like to describe myself as a storyteller for the most part unless I’m creating a song just based on ‘vibes’. I’ll tell my producer what type of vibe I’m looking for, decide the topic, write down a bunch of ideas, words, and feelings. Lay my melodies, and structure then write.

• Who would you most like to collaborate with?

Chris Brown.

• If you could go open a show for any artist who would it be?

Mmm, there are definitely a few but I’d say Chris Brown.

• What is one message you would give to your fans?

Believe in yourself, take risks, invest in your dreams, and put God first.

• What is the most useless talent you have?

I danced for 10+ years so that’s something I’m working on getting back into.

• What would you be doing right now, if it wasn’t for your music career?

Besides other quests that I do, like modelling, either working in the Law field or running my own business.

• Where have you performed?

I’m still fresh so I haven’t performed a lot yet but the last place I performed was at an event I was hosted at with Propmyganda.

What are your favorite and least favorite venues?

I don’t really have any as of yet, once I do more we can revisit this question lol.

Do you have any upcoming shows?

In the process.

• How do you feel the Internet has impacted the music business?

It’s definitely impacted the music business in a lot of good ways because we have the ability to put our music in front of a lot of eyes by the click of a finger. Everyone is on the internet so you never know who is watching.

• What is your favorite song to perform?

“Sao Szn” or “Just Might”.

• Which famous musicians do you admire?

Jhene Aiko, PND, CB, Summer Walker. The list goes on.

• What is the most trouble you’ve ever gotten into?

I’m a calm girl, I be chilling so nothing out of the ordinary lol.

• What is the best advice you’ve been given?

Just live your life for you, it doesn’t have to make sense to anyone else, it’s not their life.

• If you could change anything about the industry, what would it be?

The business sides of things I think are very questionable, so that.

• What’s next for you?

Continuing to elevate, grow, learn & build more. Prepare to just see more of Sao Cèline, in real time. God’s speed.