Highway has landed on the radar of high-profile acts such as Ty Dolla $ign, Seddy Hendrix, jetsonmade and more. This year the Seattle based artist is looking to further cement himself into his music and let his listeners know a game-changer is on the horizon. Get familiar…

What five words define your sound? 

Atmosphere, luxury, dark, euphoria, Count!

Tell me something unique about your creative process? 

I like to create in a mental state separate from my most common state of mind.

Which song of yours would you like people to hear first? 

‘By myself’ featuring Destroy Lonely because that’s me in a place that I like most.

What inspired you to make that song? 

Wanting and knowing that there’s nothing better for me other than to do me by myself.

What’s the most vulnerable you’ve allowed yourself to be when writing/making music? 

I’ve allowed myself to let tears out at certain points of creating.

What’s the best/worst experience you’ve had on stage? 

My best moments on stage have usually been in hot venues where the roof is sweating or crowd in drenched, that’s a good show.

What is your favourite song to perform? 

It’s not out yet.

Which artist/song/album made you want to make music? 

No one specifically made me want to make music, but numerous artists along the way have influenced me.

What’s the meaning behind your name? 

Highway is a lifestyle. Fast, easy, high above ground and scenic. 

If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing instead? 

I’ve only done music so i can’t imagine what, but I know for sure I’ll be getting to the money very quickly.

What’s success to you? 

Creating abundance for yourself and others, owning my few dream cars, a large house, an extremely beautiful woman and a lot of power.

What moment in your life/career forced you to change direction? 

Turning from a boy to a man at a young age. It was like the ultimatum of life, up or down.

Where can people keep in touch with you? 

@Highway2009 on everything