The Kiki Twins Space Out with Upcoming Release of Double-EP

I was first introduced to THE KIKI TWINS at a function last year.  You guys were striking poses at this charity event featuring RuPaul Drag Race alumni Pandora Boxx. From the moment you guys walked the red carpet mayhem ensued.

Sinister Girlz: Where does the name THE KIKI TWINS come from? And how does it represent your music?

The Kiki Twins: Well, let’s start first at what the “KIKI” is.  Basically, there are many origins for the word kiki just search for it on google or urban dictionary, but for us it boils down to something funny, fierce and/or fabulous.  When we use it in a sentence it goes something like this, “That little wiglet on his head is the KIKI!”  Now when we were coming up with a name for the group, we considered the fact that we know each other so well and how each of us literally can know what the other is thinking just by giving each other a look.  We finish each other’s sentences or even musical harmonies on the spot, very similar to the way twins feel each other’s pain or finish each other’s sentences.  And that is how THE KIKI TWINS name and concept were born.

Sinister Girlz: What does it mean to be an unsigned band in this digital age? Is the promotion or distribution easier because of the internet?

The Kiki Twins: Well, having been schooled in the new age of music business, it is more advantageous for non-conforming music acts like THE KIKI TWINS to market themselves.  We simply have more control over what is happening to our sound and our image.  In the end, we aren’t a household name like the artists with representation, but that doesn’t mean we don’t get a regular check in the mail from our online distribution, because guess what, we do.  That said, we are unsigned and we are always looking for someone or some company to take an interest in us and to help us get to the next level.  So please feel free to contact us at tkt@thekikitwins.com.

Sinister Girlz: Let’s talk about your new double-EP project, Spaced Out & Under Attack, what can we expect from it musically and lyrically? And when will it be out and how can we get our hands on it?

The Kiki Twins: Spaced Out and Under Attack are a double-EP release.  The sound here is more evolved musically.  Spaced Out is all about taking a “spaced-out, tripped-out, flipped-out” journey to a new dimension.  Under Attack takes that a step further with some political undertones thinly disguised within pop-centric, dance tracks.  It was originally intended that both EPs would be released separately as Part 1 and Part 2 in a continuation style.  But then we decided it would be more “kiki” to release them together as a double-EP even though there is enough material between them both to be one full album.  We never do anything conventionally or ordinarily.  The new stuff will be debuting this summer.  Stay tuned to our facebook.com/thekikitwins, twitter.com/thekikitwins and THEKIKITWINS.com for the actual date to be announced.  All of our music is available on iTunes.

Listen to a preview of the 13 new tracks from Spaced Out & Under Attack:

Sinister Girlz:  You guys have recently been getting some recognition from your appearance on Bravo’s hit reality show, Pregnant in Heels, particularly LT for working as Rosie Pope’s assistant have you found it’s been helping spread the word on the band?

The Kiki Twins: Yes.  Our appearance in the second episode as well as additional footage in the final episode of the season of us performing has definitely helped get the word out about our brand of kiki to the children.  They [the children] have especially loved LT serving looks and gagging them all season long.

Sinister Girlz:  What would you say inspires you to make music?

The Kiki Twins: “It’s just the magic of the KIKI.  That’s what it is, that is within me.  It’s got the power to make you feel.  So keep it cute and keep it real!” – lyrics from upcoming song “The Magic of the KIKI”.

Sinister Girlz:  If given the chance, what artists would you love to record a song with?

The Kiki Twins: We love dance diva Reina, @ReinaMusic.  We have a fondness in our hearts for Chevonne @Listen2Chevonne.  We also love our new friend Jessie from Jessie and the Toy Boys, @JessieToyBoys, who is an opening act for Britney on tour currently.  We also, recently found our long lost brother-from-another-mother Kid Kasio, @KidKasio, in the UK.  And we love, love, love our dear friend Simone Kaye, @SimoneKSings, also from the UK.

Sinister Girlz:  What song or songs are currently on heavy rotation on your iPod or mp3 player?

The Kiki Twins: LT is religiously listening to the Disco Discharge and Horse Meat Disco compilation CDs.  You will be able to hear that disco influence on the upcoming song from Spaced Out, “Touch The Ceiling”.  AC is obsessing on XELLE’s “Party Girl” and Frankmusik’s “Hate Your Love”.

Sinister Girlz:  Where can we find THE KIKI TWINS this summer?

The Kiki Twins: You can always find us on youtube.com/thekikitwins. Once the double-EP drops we will announce live appearances and dates.