We recently had the chance to connect with Mougleta and have shared our conversation below.
Mougleta, we’re thrilled to have you with us today. Before we jump into your intro and the heart of the interview, let’s start with a bit of an ice breaker: What battle are you avoiding?
The battle I’m actively avoiding? Honestly, all of them. It’s such an old cliché, but it rings true: it takes a moment to make an enemy, but it takes time and real effort to make a friend. I’d much rather pour all my energy into finding those connections, that common ground, and those friendships—in my life and in my music. I’m just trying to make peace, not war.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi everyone! I’m Mougleta, and I’m a Canadian singer and songwriter. What I do is essentially translate my life—the travel, the culture clashes, the big feelings—into pop music with a global twist. I grew up in Toronto, a place that embraces diversity, and my own story is a mix of rich Middle Eastern heritage and distinct Western influences.
This blend is what makes my music interesting and unique; it’s why you’ll hear my songs seamlessly move between polished, modern pop and the subtle, driving rhythms and melodies influenced by the Middle East. I call it ‘Global Pop’ because it’s music for people whose hearts beat to different drums.
Right now, I’m working on new music that I’m incredibly excited about. It’s the most honest and reflective songwriting I’ve done yet, really diving into what it means to find your voice and identity in a world where you feel connected to many different places. I can’t wait to share it with the world.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
That would absolutely be my Teta Salwa. (Teta is the Arabic word for grandma, by the way!)
When I was younger, I wasn’t necessarily shy, but I struggled with a quiet kind of low self-esteem and often lacked confidence in my own abilities. I was very good at talking to people, but not very good at believing in myself.
Teta Salwa was the one who saw the inner strength in me before I even knew it was there. She had this incredible ability to look right past all my self-doubt and see the confident, capable adult I could be. She truly instilled in me the spirit that I could do anything I set my mind to.
Beyond that, she was the first person who really encouraged me to pursue what I genuinely loved: making music. It wasn’t just a hobby to her; she treated it like a serious path. To this day, she’s still my rock. I lean on her for advice about everything—from life decisions to career moves. Her clarity and belief in me set the foundation for everything I do now.
What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
For me, the defining wound was being a late bloomer in life because I was so sheltered growing up. My family gave me a beautiful, safe environment, but it meant I was exposed to the ‘real world’—the independent adult world—much later than most.
The wound opened fully when I signed with Universal Music Publishing Germany and moved to Berlin. Suddenly, I was entirely on my own, juggling a career in a new country and realizing I didn’t have the survival skills I needed. Because I hadn’t developed those independent boundaries, I was incredibly trusting. I leaned on people—friends, colleagues, industry connections—who ultimately disappointed me, let me down, or failed to have my best interests at heart.
The healing started when I finally understood that massive, crucial lesson: Everyone has their own battles and problems to deal with. I couldn’t keep putting the responsibility for my success, happiness, or safety onto other people. That’s when I pivoted. I stopped looking outward for support and started focusing entirely on my own strength. Learning that I had to count on myself—that self-reliance was the true foundation—is what began to heal that feeling of disappointment and allowed me to finally bloom.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Is the public version of you the real you?
Absolutely, what you see is what you get. I’m very aware that in this industry, there can be a lot of pressure to curate a perfect, often fake, persona. But for me, that’s just too much work! My music, my social media, my interviews—it’s all me. The vulnerability, the ambition, the cultural mix, the pop energy… it’s all genuine. I don’t have the time or the energy to maintain two different versions of myself, and frankly, I think people connect much more deeply to realness.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
If I knew I only had ten years left, I would stop overthinking immediately. I would hit the brakes on any second-guessing, any hesitation, and that endless cycle of ‘what if’ that can slow down creation.
When you realize time is the ultimate currency, you don’t waste another moment getting lost in your head. I would just go, go, go. I’d trust my gut on every song, every opportunity, and every spontaneous idea. Ten years means ten years of pure, unfiltered action and creation—I wouldn’t let a moment of that be spent stuck in analysis paralysis.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://mougleta.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mougleta/?hl=en
- Twitter: https://x.com/mougleta
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mougleta/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfpZ3_td7f0NQr4L8Phq-kA
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/mougleta
- Other: Here you can find all my links including Spotify: https://linktr.ee/mougleta
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