Tiffany Victoria Interview

1. What is your name and your profession(s)?

My name is Tiffany Victoria and I create music under the artist name TXVX. I am a recording artist, songwriter, sound designer, entrepreneur, and multidisciplinary creative. My work exists at the intersection of music, visual storytelling, fashion, beauty, philanthropy through charity work, advocating for the rights of musicians, as well as representing for AAPI women in music!

For me, TXVX is not just a music project—it is an evolving creative universe. I approach artistry as a form of emotional communication, cultural expression, and legacy-building, with the intention of creating work that resonates deeply and transcends boundaries. I like to think I’m creating a safe world that empowers and welcomes all, my goal is to raise the frequency of the world with my music.

2. What is your ethnic background and what is your citizenship?

I was born in the United States and am a U.S. citizen. I am of Thai and Romanian heritage, and both of my parents are immigrants.

My upbringing was shaped by a blend of cultures that gave me a layered sense of identity from an early age. I also spent a significant part of my childhood living and attending school in Thailand, which allowed me to experience my Thai heritage in a deeply immersive and personal way, which I am so grateful to have experienced.

That time grounded me culturally and emotionally—it shaped my values, my worldview, and my understanding of identity as something both inherited and lived. Being raised between American, Thai, and Romanian influences taught me how to navigate multiple worlds while still developing a strong sense of self.

3. Are either/both of your parents musicians or somehow involved in the music industry?

No—I’m the first musician in my family. I come from humble beginnings where resources were limited, and formal training wasn’t something I had access to. There were moments when even basic things like consistent meals or things I wanted to do outside of school. But I always remember being completely captivated by my recorder in the 4th grade—that was the first time I felt a real connection to sound as expression.

I came from humble beginnings, there wasn’t much money for lessons for anything. But I knew that music was something that made me feel safe. It was a very rough childhood for me, but l my earliest understanding of music as something powerful and transformative came through church gospel. That environment showed me that music isn’t just performance—it’s community, spirit, and connection to something bigger than me. It taught me that sound can carry hope, faith, and collective healing all at once. Even now, I carry that with me: music has always guided me toward light, toward the right people, and toward safe spaces when I needed them most. As I grew older, I began expanding my sound and stepping into different creative spaces back home in Portland, Oregon—performing in a rock band and later a funk band. Those experiences challenged me to adapt, collaborate, and understand music beyond genre. They shaped my versatility, stage presence, and confidence as an artist. Eventually, I made the decision to move to Los to fully pursue my artistic path. It was a leap built on faith, discipline, and self-belief. Over time, my commitment to developing my self-producing craft led me to become a member of The Recording Academy—a milestone that reflects not just professional growth, but a journey from self-taught beginnings rooted in emotion to an established creative voice in the industry. Today, I stand not just as an artist, but as someone who deeply values representation. I take pride in advocating for Asian voices and for women in music—especially those whose stories, like mine, don’t begin with privilege but with resilience, creativity, and the determination to turn lived experience into sound.

4. Please tell us a little bit about your experience, either growing up as an AAPI in America, or as a person of Asian descent who immigrated to America, whichever applies.

Growing up as an AAPI creative with Thai and Romanian heritage gave me a complex and evolving relationship with identity and belonging. There were moments where I felt fully connected to my cultures, and other moments where I felt like I existed between worlds, navigating how to define myself within them.

Living in Thailand played a transformative role in my life. It gave me a lived connection to my culture that shaped not only my identity, but also my emotional and creative perspective. I experienced culture through daily life, education, community, and tradition in a way that deeply grounded me.

Growing up in America, however, also exposed me to the reality of underrepresentation in creative industries. That sometimes came with subtle limitations or expectations placed on identity and expression. Instead of diminishing my voice, those experiences strengthened it and pushed me to define myself on my own terms through art.

5. How connected do you feel to your heritage/culture(s)?

I feel extremely connected to my heritage. My Thai and Romanian backgrounds are both integral to who I am, and my time living in Thailand made that connection deeply personal and lived rather than conceptual.

Culture influences the way I think, create, and move through the world. It informs my discipline, my emotional expression, my aesthetics, and my storytelling. I carry both sides of my heritage with intention and pride, and I view that duality as a creative strength.

6. 6a.) How did you get into music? Did you major in music in college? Where did you attend college/university (and grad school(s), if applicable) and in what subjects did you get your degree(s)?

I did not come from a formal music education background. Instead, my development as a self taught producer. Being a self published independent artist has been shaped through lived experience, performance, collaboration, and continuous creative exploration. My growth has been built through real-world application—learning by doing, adapting, and evolving rather than following a traditional academic path which was very much impacted by becoming a sound designer in Abelton Live, I don’t feel there will ever be a possiblity that I will use another daw. It is a part of who I am as a creator, I feel most comfortable with other collaborators who use it as well because it truly is a special creative language and work flow, I learn something everyday even after 10+ years. This daw is limitless unlike the others. 

I have been incredibly fortunate to be surrounded by mentors who are graduates of highly reputable music institutions and award-winning leaders within the music industry. Being in rooms with people of that caliber has been both humbling and transformative. More importantly, I’ve been supported by individuals who see me not through limitation, but through potential—an artist actively becoming someone the world has never seen before, rather than someone to be prematurely defined or judged. Many of my mentors a long the way advised I become self taught to avoid educational debt which truly I believe was out of love for my future. In an industry that can often feel evaluative or gatekept, that kind of support has meant everything. It has allowed me to grow with confidence, curiosity, and freedom. I don’t take my community for granted—they have shaped not only my artistry, but also my belief in what is possible for my future.

6b.) When and how did you decide you were going to pursue music professionally? What were your parents’ reactions to you deciding to pursue music? Do they support your music career now?

I decided to pursue music professionally when I realized it was not simply a passion, but a necessity for expression and identity. Music became the most honest way for me to process emotion, experience, and personal transformation.

Coming from immigrant parents with no background in the music industry, the path initially felt uncertain. There were natural concerns around stability and practicality. However, as my commitment, consistency, and artistic vision became clearer over time, understanding and support began to grow.

Today, my journey represents something larger than personal ambition—it represents legacy-building, cultural expression, and creating opportunities that did not previously exist within my family line. My story showcases the strength to break generational curses and that what happened to you does not define you. You can do anything!

7. What are a few of your (music) projects of which you are the proudest? What were your roles on those projects? Beyond those projects, please feel free to name some of your other credits as well as any brands/companies you officially endorse.

I am currently most proud of the collaborative projects I have been developing for release in 2026. These works represent a defining creative chapter for me, both personally and artistically. I feel the strongest I have ever been in terms of clarity, vision, discipline, and emotional expression.

A key part of my creative identity is rooted in collaboration—building with other artists, producers, and creatives who push the vision forward while allowing space for evolution and experimentation.

I am deeply involved in every aspect of my work, including engineering.,songwriting, creative direction, vocal performance, branding, video content creation, and overall world-building.

Outside of music, I am also building businesses while balancing motherhood. That dual responsibility has strengthened my discipline and expanded my perspective on leadership, legacy, and purpose. Being a mother has profoundly deepened my emotional connection to everything I create. 

8. What are some obstacles you have encountered (if any) being an AAPI in the music world? What are some obstacles you have encountered (if any) as an AAPI in general (non-music)? Conversely, has being an AAPI ever helped you in the music industry or in general?

One of the ongoing challenges has been navigating spaces where AAPI creatives are still underrepresented or occasionally confined to limited expectations. There can be assumptions about genre, identity, or artistic direction that do not always reflect the full scope of who we are.

However, those experiences have also strengthened my sense of identity and artistic independence.

At the same time, I grew up listening to artists like Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, and Britney Spears—all of whom were incredibly influential to me as a child. None of them were of Asian descent, and I often found myself wondering if someone who looked like me could ever stand on that same global stage.

That question stayed with me for years, and it quietly shaped my ambition. Today, I am genuinely encouraged to see how the industry is evolving and how more diverse voices are beginning to take up space on global platforms. That shift feels meaningful—not just personally, but culturally.

9. 9a.) Who are some AAPI musicians/composers/producers who have previously inspired and currently inspire you (if any)? Why?

I am inspired by artists who have built distinct, boundary-breaking creative identities. Lisa from Black Pink inspires me by stepping out into the spotlight and dominating fashion and music, breaking the mold of “Asians only sing k pop” seeing her work with Pop artists and step into western culture has been incredibly inspiring because we haven’t seen an a Asian woman like her dominate at this level in America. Bruno Mars inspires me through his fearless genre fluidity and artistic boldness. Steve Aoki inspires me through his global influence and entrepreneurial approach to music and culture. Just seeing Asian creators thrive is life changing for me, I feel really proud and I feel like I to can be something bigger.

Each of these artists demonstrates what it means to build a world beyond expectation, which deeply resonates with my own artistic vision.

9b.) What are your hopes for the AAPI music community and your hopes for AAPIs in general?

My hope is that AAPI community continues expanding and breaking all the walls down in music, fashion, beauty and culture without feeling confined by expectation or limitation, breaking the mold of any thing that was gate kept before. I want to see greater representation not only in visibility, but in leadership, ownership, and creative control across all industries, as well as communities coming together as one.

Most importantly, I hope future generations grow up seeing AAPI artists as fully realized, multidimensional creatives whose identities are not exceptions, but integral parts of global culture.

10. Name one or two non-music-related things/subjects about which you are also passionate.

Outside of music, I am deeply passionate about entrepreneurship, branding, fashion, and creative direction. I enjoy building brands and business models from the ground up and turning ideas into fully developed visual and emotional experiences as well as building strong communities to stand behind them. I feel women have been mislead to believe when they become mothers their dreams should be on hold but I completely disagree, your children should see you persuing your dreams and making it happen!

I am deeply passionate about motherhood. It has fundamentally changed my perspective on time, purpose, discipline, and legacy. It has strengthened my emotional foundation and continues to influence everything I build creatively and professionally. I hope my children are influenced by my musical journey, that would be amazing!

11. Any final thoughts? Alternatively, do you have any questions for me and/or the greater AAPI music community?

There’s no directions on how to build your dreams, you have to get really get good at failing to be the best! It’s not what happened to you that defines your character especially as a child of immigrants- it’s how you made it out! Never take no as an answer because one yes can change your life, keep pushing forward!

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