Get Down with musician KA111

<p>What happens when you stop being afraid to make something bad and just start making?</p><p>On this episode of <strong>So Saint Paul</strong>, host Katey DeCelle sits down with rising Saint Paul artist <strong>KA111</strong>, whose music journey started at just 14 with her first song, <strong>“Not What I Asked For.”</strong> She shares the heartbreak behind that track, how her sound has evolved, and why sometimes the best way to become a better artist is to make the messy stuff first.</p><p>KA111 also talks about returning to the <strong>St. Paul Get Down</strong>, the youth music program that helped her learn commitment, push through hard things and get more comfortable owning the stage. From performances at <strong>825 Arts</strong> and <strong>Harriet Island</strong> to the resources and mentors she’s found at the <strong>High School for Recording Arts</strong>, she opens up about what it takes to grow into your own voice.</p><p>Hear <strong>“Not What I Asked For”</strong> and <strong>“Cross the Line,”</strong> her collaboration with friend and fellow artist, and get a preview of what she’s bringing to the <strong>St. Paul Get Down finale at Raspberry Island</strong> on August 29.</p><p>Plus: influences, mentors, an upcoming October 16 show at HSRA and some surprisingly good advice for anyone trying to make art:</p><p><strong>Make the bad stuff. Keep going. Get better.</strong></p>