British-Ghanaian producer, singer, and songwriter ginius is opening up a deeply personal chapter with the release of her latest project, Here’s Where We Once Were. Blending Afrobeats, R&B, Amapiano and her signature “Afro blend” sound, the project captures the different emotions that come with love, heartbreak, loss and healing.
For ginius, however, this is more than just another musical release. The songs reflect different moments and stories from different seasons of her life, eventually coming together into a project she felt ready to share only after healing and finding the space to let go.
From the inspiration behind the title to the heartbreak that shaped songs like “So You Do” and “Lost & Numb,” ginius takes us through the personal experiences behind the project, her approach to music as both a producer and singer-songwriter, and what she hopes listeners take away from the tape. She also looks ahead to connecting with her audience in a more intimate way through live shows and experiences.
We caught up with ginius to talk about Here’s Where We Once Were, the emotions behind the music, her creative process, and what comes next.
For readers discovering you and your music for the first time, who is ginius?
ginius: ginius is a producer singer songwriter who describes her sound as the “Afro blend”. From the sounds of Afrobeats, R&B, to Amapiano, ginius has dabbled in production and singing. From the age of 10, music has been part of her life, from starting in church, then in school, and now the DSPs in your ears
You describe Here’s Where We Once Were as the most personal body of work of your career so far. What made this the right moment to tell this particular story?
ginius: The season was over. Healing has occurred, and it was the right moment to let go and share with the world something truly, completely me in its entirety.
The title Here’s Where We Once Were immediately suggests reflection and looking back. When did you know this was the title that captured the entire project?
ginius: When I wrote the heartbreak song, it was a sense of relief; that’s when I had a lightbulb moment of what I was going to call the tape and the imagery for the tape
The tape moves through different stages of a relationship, from infatuation and connection to disbelief, loss, and ultimately reflection. Did you intentionally map out that emotional journey, or did the story naturally take shape as you created?
ginius: Naturally, I would say, as the music was not created in one go. Different years, different moments, Different Stories
You describe the project as “the beginning of the end.” What exactly does that phrase mean to you?
ginius: When you go into something new, of course no one is wishing for it to end, but if it ends and you reflect,
you remember when things may have started going sideways, but love blinds sometimes
There is a strong sense of nostalgia throughout the concept of the tape. What do you think we gain from looking back at relationships and moments that are no longer part of our present?
ginius: Look back to learn. Go forward to not repeat, but as I said, these songs weren’t written years ago till I was ready to let the world in
You touch on the idea that love eventually ends, whether through a breakup or death. How did that understanding influence the way you approached the project?
ginius: Knowing the somethings can’t come back is hard, and death is the hardest because no matter what you do, the result remains the same. Unfortunately, love can sometimes feel like that when it goes. Sometimes relationships are lessons for seasons in your life.
Was there a particular song on the tape that was the hardest for you to write or record because of how close it was to your own experience?
ginius: Yes, it was “So You Do”; it was the acceptance stage of grief. There is another heartbreak song on the tape, “Lost & Numb.” When I wrote that song, I couldn’t fully relate, but when I completed “So You Do,” I knew
As a producer, you have a different relationship with the music because you’re involved in building the sound as well as performing the songs. Does being a producer change the way you express vulnerability as a singer-songwriter?
ginius: I will say it influences melody, but not necessarily the storytelling; being able to understand production helps with the melody and arrangements
What do you hope someone who has experienced heartbreak, loss, or the end of a relationship takes away from Here’s Where We Once Were?
ginius: It is a season of your life, not your whole life. You’d be surprised what is ahead of you when you look forward
Looking beyond this project, what does ginius, the artist and producer, want to explore next that you haven’t been able to explore yet?
ginius: Ouuu I’d say I would like to interact with fans a bit more openly… intimate shows, as it’s not something I’ve explored properly yet
Message to Fans and readers?
ginius: I love you guys .. Thanks for riding with me .. Keep rooting for your girl
With Here’s Where We Once Were ginius turns deeply personal experiences of love, heartbreak, loss and healing into a body of work that feels honest and relatable.
