Talking to Muchi feels like stepping into a beam of sunlight — warm, optimistic, and full of creative energy. Living in Huntsville, Alabama, he carries a positivity that is rare and refreshing, and it becomes instantly clear that creativity isn’t just something he does… it’s who he is.
Music found its way into Muchi’s life around 2017–2018, starting off as something he made with friends “as a joke.” But his father saw past the humor. “This is good, if you take it seriously,” his father told him. A day later, he took Muchi to a studio. “From that moment, it kinda just stuck with me,” Muchi recalls. His father — who also makes music — was even featured on Muchi’s first-ever song. “My father makes music, so I’ve always had it ingrained in me. I just didn’t know it.” From that day, Muchi never stopped creating.
Even his name holds a story. “Muchi in Japanese means ‘lost in ignorance.’ To me, it means I’m so lost in my own world and my own creativeness, it may look like I’m ignorant to everything else, but I’m just honed in on what I love.”
His creative influences range from Tyler, The Creator and SABA to Teezo Touchdown and designer Blue Boy. Seeing strong artistic vision inspires him deeply. “It’s helped my creative process a lot.”
Over time, his sound has evolved in ways that feel both intentional and liberating. In the beginning, he says he didn’t take lyrics seriously. “I didn’t really have my own taste; my taste was my father’s taste.” He explains, “I had a very specific idea of what I thought it should sound like, but as time went on I realized music is really just a platform for you to express yourself.” Somewhere along the journey, music became more important to him. “It’s about sharing your experiences with the world, and letting people know they’re not alone.”
This realization opened the door to experimentation — not just rap, but rock, R&B, and soul. “Overall that shift mainly happened because I was learning more about music.”
When asked which of his songs means the most to him, he didn’t hesitate. “‘It’s Not Your Lovin’. There’s a lot of genuine feelings that went into this song, and for that it’s a really important one for me.” The track touches on a deeper internal question he’s battled with: “Am I really a musician or do I just know how to click a couple things around?” He explains that the song became proof to himself — “that not only can I make music, but I can make records. Things that can last in history.”
Before music, Muchi was already shaping worlds of his own. From photography to art classes, he was always drawn to bringing ideas to life. “I’ve always liked bringing random things to life, whether it was super silly or super meaningful.” Eventually, that creative instinct expanded into fashion with his clothing brand “Eye on Piece.” The name, he explains, comes from the literal act of keeping your eye on an art piece — taking the time to truly absorb it. “Eye on Piece is really just another outlet for me to experience creativity.” To Muchi, creatives matter deeply. “Every single thing in the world wouldn’t exist if there wasn’t someone being creative.”
Muchi plays a significant role in every part of his music-making process. Sometimes, consistency can be a struggle, and like all artists, vulnerability comes with sharing work publicly. But over time he’s learned the value of protecting his ideas. And as for criticism? He approaches it with grounded perspective. “No matter what in life, there’s always going to be different perspectives. As long as your perspective aligns with what you actually see, I think that’s all that matters.” He credits his father’s influence too: “Seeing people like my dad has always instilled confidence in me.” The two have created multiple songs together.
Looking ahead, Muchi’s goals are rooted in persistence. “Whether I win or fail, as long as I stay consistent. By not letting my creative side go — that’s what’s really important to me.” One piece of advice he lives by is simple but powerful: even if you think you’ll be bad at something, do it anyway. “Finish what you start, even if you don’t like it.”
Even the artwork behind his music matters to him. He believes album covers tell stories that are just as important as the songs themselves. “I think it’s important to make it look how it sounds.”
When discussing his creative process, he admits it changes constantly — something that seems fitting for someone who naturally views life through an artistic lens. Everything, to him, can become art.
As for his personal favorite song? “‘15 Minutes of Fame.’ It’s just a good vibe.” The track radiates the confidence he carries. “I feel like that’s how everyone should feel. Everyone should feel like they’re great.”
In the end, what stands out most about Muchi is his optimism — a genuine, hopeful presence that shines through every word he says. He is an artist who believes in creativity, expression, and the courage to follow your own world, even when others don’t understand it. And that’s exactly what makes him such a compelling artist to watch.
-Story by By Jordan Queira
