Introduction
In this interview, Ella Langley talks about her unexpected viral success with the song she co-wrote and performed with Riley Green. She explains that the song started as a joke and wasn’t even meant to be released—it was just a voice memo. But after Riley heard it and agreed to collaborate, it took off on TikTok and became a fan favorite.
Ella shares her journey—moving to Nashville, playing small gigs, and slowly building a fanbase. The viral song changed everything, drawing in new fans and giving her the chance to headline her first tour. She emphasizes how the song’s talk-singing style, which is very traditional and old-school, helped it stand out, even though it was a risk. She also fought to keep that unique format, despite label pressures to change it.
Riley Green, who joins the interview later, says he agreed to join the song because he respected Ella’s authenticity and shared musical roots. He was surprised by how massive the reaction was, especially since he’s never had a song go viral like that before. Both artists reflect on how organic and unexpected the song’s success has been, and how platforms like TikTok can completely change the trajectory of a song or artist.
They both express gratitude and excitement about the future, with Ella noting the song opened up creative freedom for her next album, and Riley being impressed by her songwriting and work ethic.