PC: [Lul KJ]For artists, the songs that mean the most are the ones created during the hardest moments. Lul KJ's track “Call Back” stands out as a project that came together during a period when he was at his lowest and seriously considering giving up on music. His experiences, losses, memories, and personal struggles have all shaped the way he approaches his craft, giving him an even deeper reason to continue telling his story. What began as a song he nearly overlooked quickly became something his family could connect with. Lul KJ believes that “Call Back” deserves more attention, especially because of the reaction it received from the people closest to him. He recalls letting one of his cousins, whom he considers like a brother, listen to the track. When he first created the song, Lul KJ viewed it as simply another track, but his cousin immediately saw something different. “You need to drop that song. It’s catchy. It’s one of your best songs,” his cousin told him. The reaction from his family gave the song an even greater sense of meaning. After hearing it, his mom, dad, and sister began singing along to the track, leaving Lul KJ shocked by how strongly it had connected with them. That experience showed him that “Call Back” had the ability to resonate with people beyond his own perspective. Despite that early response, circumstances made it difficult for him to give the song the push he wanted. While attending college, Lul KJ was balancing sports, homework, and his other responsibilities, leaving little time to focus on his music. As a result, he never had the opportunity to properly promote “Call Back” or get it into the right hands. Now, with more time to dedicate to his artistry, he believes the timing is finally right. Lul KJ feels that he can give “Call Back” the attention and opportunity it deserves. A song that once represented one of his lowest moments could now become part of the next chapter of his musical journey.
The final stage of songwriting requires artists to step back and listen closely, making sure the music captures the emotions and ideas that inspired it in the first place. For Lul KJ, a song is finished when there is nothing left inside that he feels he needs to say. Rather than relying solely on technical details or outside opinions, he makes the decision based on whether the music has allowed him to fully express what he was feeling. He shares that he knows a song is complete when he feels like he has “got everything off his chest” for that particular record. Before making that decision, he gives each song plenty of time and attention. Lul KJ explains that he will replay a track more than twenty times before deciding whether it is truly finished. That repetition allows him to listen closely and make sure the song communicates everything he intended. For him, completing a record is ultimately about knowing that he has said what he needed to say. That personal approach to songwriting became even more meaningful as his life experiences began influencing his music. Looking back to 2023, Lul KJ recalls a period when he was making songs simply for the sake of making them. His perspective changed after experiencing the loss of his grandmother and his brother. Those experiences made him realize that he did not have to create music based on how other people expected him to. Instead, he began recognizing the value in telling his own story. Lul KJ realized that he had genuine experiences, emotions, and struggles that he could bring into his music. Rather than trying to make songs like everyone else, he chose to draw from what he had personally lived through. Those experiences helped him discover a more authentic direction and gave greater purpose to the stories he tells through his music. Today, that authenticity remains at the heart of his creative process. Whether he is replaying a song until he knows it is complete or drawing inspiration from experiences that shaped him, Lul KJ continues to use music as a way to express what is real to him.
The memories Lul KJ carries with him have become some of the most important material he brings into his music. When he creates, he finds himself thinking about the experiences and conversations that stayed with him throughout high school. He shares that he remembers what people said and brings those memories together through his songwriting. Turning those memories into music gives him a way to express thoughts that may be difficult to communicate otherwise. “It makes it sound better and helps me get my words out,” he shares. For Lul KJ, songwriting provides an outlet to organize the experiences he carries with him and turn them into something he can express through his own voice. That connection between memory and music continues to shape the stories he tells. Rather than leaving those experiences in the past, he uses them as inspiration for his creativity, allowing his songs to reflect different moments that have influenced him. By putting those memories into his music, Lul KJ continues to tell his story in a way that feels personal and authentic. Now, he is stepping into a new chapter with more time and space to focus on his artistry. From the personal experiences that continue to inspire him to songs like “Call Back,” his music reflects the journey that has brought him to this point. With a greater opportunity to dedicate himself to creating and sharing his work, Lul KJ is ready to put his music into the right hands and continue building his path as an artist.