Mila Nabours is an American actress, singer and dancer born August 12th, 2005 in Santa Monica, California. She is the daughter of professional classical musicians. Since a very young age, Mila has been a competitive gymnast winning many state and regional championships in both artistic and rhythmic gymnastics.
At age 11, Mila transitioned to dance, training in all styles with emphasis on acrobatics, hip-hop/jazz funk and contemporary. As a competitive dancer, Mila has won multiple awards and scholarships at national competitions. During the same year, Mila was discovered on social media by a casting director and landed a lead role in her first film.
Now, at the age of 15, Mila has booked several acting jobs including films, commercials, web series and music videos. She has also won multiple Best Young Actress awards for 2 of her films.
As a recording artist Mila has released several cover songs and 2 original songs available on all major platforms and is in a process of releasing her first EP on July 9th.
MIW sat down with the triple-threat phenom to find out more about her first EP and what goes on behind the scenes to create her inspiring music.
MIW: There’s been a bit of a buzz on social media about you and your new EP, can you give us a breakdown of some of the songs that you’ve been working on for this project?
Mila: Yes, I’ve been excited about this project and how it’s been coming together. “Hypnosis” is about the voice in my head telling me to escape reality in order to truly get out of my head, and escape my anxious thoughts. This sort of “hypnotic universe” I talk about in the song is my “out of reality” world that allows me to feel euphoric and free.
“New Moon” is about finding the full complete version of myself. In the song I reflect on my negative energy and pushing away my shadow so I can embrace my “new moon,” as I call it. It’s a full and complete version of myself.
“Catch Me” is all in all about getting out of my comfort zone and exploring and letting go of my self boundaries/barriers. In the song, I talk about reflecting off my own new energy created when I let free!
MIW: What has been your inspiration behind these songs or the EP in general?
Mila: What inspired me most to write these songs is the development as a person that I’m experiencing during this age, and the different ways in which I’m finding and discovering myself.
MIW: If you had to pick one, what major outside influence has helped shape your music and your lyrical content?
Mila: I use social media to influence my music since it is such a big part of my life! Social media portrays this aspect that people’s lives are perfect, which is a very false concept. I feel like my music and the messages I put out display more genuine emotions and sides of me, and I hope these messages relate with my audience.
MIW: What is your process to create music and who else is involved in your creative process?
Mila: Working with my team to create music is an incredible experience and always runs so smoothly. My producer and music manger, Andrew Lane, helps me every step of the way in making tracks and directing my vocals. I start the process in writing session with my co-song writer Mimi Tomer, and we come up with the melody and lyrics. Then I get in the studio and lay down the vocals, which is always so much fun. Lastly the song is mixed and mastered — and we have a final product!
MIW: Who are your biggest musical influences?
Mila: My biggest current-day musical influences are Chase Atlantic and The Weeknd. I’m drawn to their music because of the depth portrayed in their songs, as well the pop/indie vibe similar to the genre I enjoy making music in.
MIW: How would you describe your sound?
Mila: I would say my sound is melodic and smooth, but also upbeat and sometimes uptempo. I feel like the feel of my songs have variety, and this is why I like different aspects of each of my songs.
MIW: How can our readers find you on social media or contact you?
Mila: I mainly use Instagram, Youtube and TikTok. I’ll give you my social media handles so your readers can easily find me.
Instagram@mila.nabours
YouTube – Mila Nabours
TikTok@mila.nabours
I’ve got a couple of YouTube videos I can share as well:
The best way to contact me directly is through my music manager Andrew Lane at andrewlanester@gmail.com
