Exclusive Interview: Paris WYA Talks Global Storytelling, ‘Treat Me Right,’ and Shifting Perspective

Looking for the next destination for a fresh face in pop music? Paris WYA just might be your next ticket to book. From New York to Shanghai to Paris, pop artist Paris WYA is all over the globe. Amidst her studies at Cornell University and travels, we caught up with her, chatting about her newest single, ‘Treat Me Right,’ being a real-life Hannah Montana, growth and gratitude, and what’s next for her.

Welcome to The Honey POP! We’re so excited to have you here with us today. To get us started, please introduce yourself to our readers, letting us know a little bit about your sound and what makes your artistry stand out.
Hello! I’m Paris WYA, and I’m so excited to be here. I like to joke that I’m living my real-life Hannah Montana era — balancing a double life as a full-time college student at Cornell while building my career as a pop artist. This year, I’ve stepped into the dream-pop world. My sound exists somewhere between dreamy, cinematic, and nostalgic. Growing up between Asia, Europe, and the U.S. shapes how I understand emotion and storytelling, and I try to bring that perspective into every song. For me, it’s about creating something timeless: music that’s a little heartbreaking and vulnerable, but also deeply empowering.

For our readers who have never heard your music before, what is one song from your discography that you would recommend they listen to first?
If you’ve never heard my music before, I’d recommend starting with ‘Only Time Will Tell.’ It marks the beginning of this new era for me and really sets the tone for my upcoming EP. I think it captures who I am in these early stages as an artist, both sonically and emotionally.

If you could only choose six emojis to describe your new song, ‘Treat Me Right,’ which six would they be?
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You stated recently that you want to “bring a cosmopolitan look” to your music. Can you explain this further?
When I talk about bringing a “cosmopolitan look” to my music, I’m thinking beyond sound. I want to craft a world that feels global, cinematic, and borderless. My work reflects the cities and cultures that shaped me — from the chaos of Asia to the elegance of Europe and the energy of the U.S. I want my art to live in that intersection: modern yet timeless, intimate yet universal. It’s about building a universe where fashion and sound coexist, something deeply personal yet endlessly expansive; something you can connect to whether you’re in New York, Shanghai, or Paris.

‘Treat Me Right’ is all about giving your heart up to someone who doesn’t reciprocate. What are some ways that you show love to yourself during life’s more challenging moments?
I think real self-love comes from how you choose to see the hardest moments. For me, a lot of resentment eventually turned into gratitude. I’ve realized that mindset is everything; if you can shift your perspective, you can turn pain into purpose. When the world feels heavy, I lean into the things that make me feel most alive — whether that’s creating, traveling, hitting the gym, or just taking a day to rest. Growth isn’t always glamorous, but it’s always worth it.

What does a typical studio day look like for you?
Studio days are my favorite kind of chaos. No two ever look the same, and that’s what I love most about it. Some days we’ll build a song completely from scratch: writing, producing, and recording the whole thing in one burst of energy. Other times, I’ll walk in with an idea we’ve been bouncing back and forth for weeks that’s ready to go, and we’ll bring it to life in the booth. There’s no “correct” way, just moments where everything clicks. We usually start around 10 a.m., laying down a hook and finding the right direction. By noon, we’re ordering food, because good meals and snacks are non-negotiable. Between takes, we talk about life, trade stories, and somehow that always ends up fueling the music. It’s a mix of spontaneity and intention; the best kind of creative chaos.

One look at your Instagram feed and we’re already in love. How do you decide which visuals to keep or scrap for new single releases, and how important are visuals to you during this process?
I’ve always been obsessed with the visual side of things. I make moodboards for almost every song before it’s even finished. While I’m writing, I’m already imagining the visuals: the colors, the mood, the world we’re building. When it comes to deciding what makes the cut, it’s all about what feels right for the current world I’m in. If something doesn’t fit, I don’t force it; I save it, because it might be perfect for the next chapter. Visuals aren’t just part of the process for me — they are the process. They’re how I invite people into the universe I’m creating. The music is the feeling, but the visuals are the world you get to live in.

Once again, thank you so much for chatting with us! Before we let you go, what can fans look forward to as we close out 2025?
Thank you for having me! I’m so excited for everything that’s ahead. I have a holiday cover dropping soon — something classic, but reimagined through my own universe — and then my upcoming EP, which is definitely my biggest and most personal project yet. I’ve never felt so aligned with what I’m creating, and honestly, it’s just the beginning.

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