TREE HILL combines a unique sonic experience wrapped in reflective spoken-word lyrics inspired by her connection to Self, Creator, community, and our Planet. Tuned to 432Hz, the track offers a deep sonic resonance/alignment that allows the listener to dive into the present moment. Ultimately creating an environment that sends the individual into asking in-depth questions about existence and Creator.  

Former member of a Las Vegas poetry team FreeVerb, she opened for Rose McKinney-James, an MGM Resorts International board of directors’ member, at a presentation on environmental policy. Tree served as a coordinator for the collaboration between Life Is Beautiful Festival and Chance The Rapper’s non-profit, SocialWorks. Together, they presented a SocialWorks youth initiative called “OpenMike” — in this case, “OpenMikeLV” — on the eve of the festival.

What’s your story as an artist?

As a Youth, I attended a performing arts elementary and middle school. At age 9 I flew to New York to view The Lion King on Broadway; and wow, the impact it had on me was transcendental. I was enamored by the colors, the orchestra, the actors, the costumes, the tribal voices of the singers. That show was the inspiration for who I would become creatively. My story begins there. I wrote my first poem at 14 and my music journey began in my late teens. I have just begun recording seriously within the past few years. I create — and not just as a writer — but in everything I experience and act on.

What do you want your music to communicate?

My hope is that my music encourages people to not give up amidst pain. That there is more, much more, and it gets much brighter once darkness breaches daylight.

What are some sources of inspiration for your storytelling?

I am fascinated by the mind, its mechanics and plasticity. Gaining understanding of my own mind, body, spirit brings me such joy that I wish to share the cliff notes (and/or details when asked) hoping to save others time spent in undesired suffering. Of course, this is not the same thing as encouraging one to bypass a lesson in their suffering. 

Who is an artist that you look up to more than others today?

I am highly inspired by Kid Cudi and Bon Iver.

What’s the record or artist that made you realize you wanted to be an artist?

Lauryn Hill.

Tell us about your latest release “Jupiter” and how it came about?

Written almost a decade ago, I saw what needed to be corrected in the world by looking at myself and how I was participating in the outcome. Jupiter is a song filled with simple “codes” for anyone embarking on a spiritual journey seeking to “download” answers in order to integrate one’s understanding or “misunderstanding” of creation and creator.

Essentially, there comes a point in each of our lives where we question our existence and the environment in which we dwell. Without guidance, one’s awakening process can be challenging.

Tuned to 432Hz and produced by Steve “Jacaranda” Wilmot, this piece was created to alleviate at least some mental exhaustion and other side effects that may come with navigating such a beautiful transformation within. 

What inspires your sound?

I honestly don’t know how to answer this question. I am truly inspired by sound frequencies that feel good. I’ll make a record in any genre just so long as it feels good. I suppose it’s best to say that “sound” inspires me.

What’s your favorite tune of yours?

Too many to count! One of my favorite tunes is “HOUSE OF LOVE” by ÌFÈ.

What are some things you really want to accomplish as an artist?

I am looking forward to playwriting and creating a theatrical production. I also look forward to building elaborate-interactive art installations. This past September, some friends and I built an art installation for Life Is Beautiful Festival called “Letters Of Affirmation” where attendees had the opportunity to write an uplifting note to someone in the festival they didn’t know and receive a letter. It was a blissful experience observing such kindness. An opportunity to assist anyone via mental health is where I feel called to be creatively.

Favorite lyric you ever wrote?

One of my favorite lyrics comes from a collaboration between Kian The One and myself called “Rebirth” off of our album 777. 

“You may as well create and choose intentionally, You May as well believe, have faith in something.”

Was there ever a moment when you felt like giving up?

Oh so many times! I used to be in my head often. Overthinking about how I was being or would be perceived. I was in the belief that it was “me,” that “I” was the one writing and performing. Once I surrendered that belief, and allowed the art/energy to move through me as one simply being of service — it stopped being this “thing” that “I did” — and I became the vehicle driving a message. It’s no longer about me.

What is the best advice you’ve ever gotten?

Around 11 years ago, I lost a journal that was dear to me once and a friend of mine at the time shared this: “Tree, what you will write from this point forward will be better than what was in that journal.” That statement shifted me into writing again. 

Where do you think the next game changer will be in the music industry and entertainment scene?

Multi-sensory immersive events.