Photo credits to Cacai Mitra
The P-Pop scene continues to evolve and this time, it’s in the DNA.
Meet Tasha, Julia, and Ezri, the powerhouse sisters behind DNA, StarPop’s newest girl group making waves with their fearless debut single, “Don’t Ask Me Why.”
With a lineage deeply rooted in music, the Mitra sisters are carving their own space in the industry blending authenticity, confidence, and artistry. In this exclusive written interview, DNA opens up about their beginnings, the message behind their debut track, and what fans can expect next as they embark on this exciting musical journey.
Congratulations on your debut! Can you tell us the story behind your first single, “Don’t Ask Me Why”?
Ezri – Don’t Ask Me Why is a song that I composed inspired by my experiences in college of embracing self-expression and dressing up with friends to class. Sometimes we’d come across comments like “Why do you dress like that, it’s too much” or “I could never” along with assumptions about why we’d wanna wear what we wear. And to that we’d just answer as it was, which was just because we wanted to, because we had fun with it, and it wasn’t for any other reason than that. Hence, “Don’t ask me why I look like this, Maybe I just felt like it”.
It had just started out as a song I composed in my room, but thanks to our dad, Raul Mitra for arranging the demo, Sir Jonathan for producing it into what you hear today, and Sir Rox and StarPop– they’ve transformed it into a real dream come true.
How did it feel to finally release your music as DNA after years of preparation and training?
It’s incredibly exciting to be able to release our first song, especially under StarPop. It wasn’t so long ago that we had no idea we’d be debuting together as sisters, but this whole experience has just been a whirlwind of new experiences that have helped us grow along the way. If anything, it’s made us more curious and excited about what may come in the future.
The song promotes self-expression and confidence — how do each of you personally relate to that message?
Ezri – I used to really lack confidence growing up, so the song is really a reminder of that journey of building that confidence for myself, and learning to be happy with how I express myself even if it stands out or doesn’t fit in.
Julia – I used to overthink a lot about what I wore, I was always worried about standing out too much or overdressing. But once I started dressing for myself and wearing makeup the way I liked, I felt so much more confident.
Tasha – For me, this song is really about not needing to justify how you want to look and owning whatever makes you feel the most you and the most confident. As the sister of the other two borrow the most clothes from, I guess you could say I’m doing my part in helping them feel confident too!
Why the name “DNA”? Does it symbolize your sisterhood, artistry, or something deeper?
We chose the name DNA because it’s memorable, distinctive, and reflects the image we want for our group. More importantly, it represents who we are at our core. As sisters, we share the same DNA, but beyond that, we come from a musical family, so music truly runs in our blood.
How do you balance being both siblings and professional groupmates?
It definitely has its advantages and disadvantages, and we’re still learning how to balance both sides. But honestly, the biggest advantage we learned we have was the chemistry that came naturally.. that sisterly bond people look for in groups is literally and genetically there.
But we’ve also learned that taking space from each other is just as important. When we step away and focus on ourselves for a bit, it helps us come back with fresh energy and more appreciation for what we do together!
In a way, this whole experience has brought us even closer because we’re all so excited about what we do, and we want to make sure that everything we put out is something we truly believe in and love 100%.
What do you think sets DNA apart from other rising P-Pop girl groups today?
Our dynamics as sisters already sets us apart, being a trio that has quite literally been together since birth. The kinds of interactions and dynamics that people can expect from us will definitely be different from other groups. And while we are not the only group to be involved in the songwriting process, writing our own songs definitely adds a touch of authenticity when it comes to us as artists that comes with our own unique story within it.
You’ve mentioned being inspired by artists like the Wonder Girls — what other music or artists helped shape your sound?
We take a lot of inspiration from different K-Pop groups and pop artists, most especially AESPA and XG. Ezri also takes inspiration from artists like Eminem, FLO, and Red Velvet, which you might hear in future music of ours. We individually have very different musical tastes and influences, and it reflects in the variety we want to provide to our listeners in the future.
How would you describe the DNA sound or aesthetic to new listeners?
DNA’s sound is something that will continue to evolve, and right now we can say it’s Pop with R&B, Hip Hop, and synth pop elements. Aesthetic-wise, you could say we’re going for futuristic.
What kind of message or emotion do you want people to feel when they listen to your music?
We want people to feel confident and empowered. It may be a common answer but coming from a place of being that listener of our favorite artists, lacking in that confidence and filled with doubt, we find it’s important to continue championing that message of empowerment.
We want you to feel extra brave to wear that dress you’ve been afraid of wearing, we want you to feel excited to dye your hair a new color, to take opportunities, to dance even if you’re unsure about dancing. We want to impart on people a thrilling and joyful experience that will maybe help make their day a little bit brighter.
How do you handle creative disagreements while keeping your bond strong?
Honestly, the one thing we probably agree on the most is our shared vision for the group. We haven’t really encountered any creative differences yet since we all seem to want the same thing and work toward the same goals. Most of our disagreements actually come from your usual sisterly small fights!
How do you each bring something unique to DNA’s identity — musically or personality-wise?
Even though we’re sisters, we’re really different in both personality and music. Tasha loves sad indie songs but brings a bold, sassy energy on stage, she’s also our comedic relief.
Julia was a glee club/choir kid so she usually gets the more melodic parts of the song. She’s also the most decisive one, she’s the one that keeps us on time.
Ezri likes to perform very powerfully, she raps a lot and sings in a big alto voice, but it’s so opposite from her personality. She is pretty shy and timid, she’s definitely more giving, especially with Tasha.
Now that you’ve debuted, what’s next for DNA? Are there upcoming performances, music videos, or collaborations we can look forward to?
You can look forward to more performances of our single Don’t Ask Me Why, and definitely more music next year!
If you could collaborate with any P-Pop or international artist, who would it be and why?
Of course, we’d love to collaborate with different P-Pop groups, especially since we were fans of them before we even entered the industry. Being a new group as well, we feel like we have so much to learn from them too.
As for international artists, a dream collab would probably be KATSEYE or Tate Mcrae since we really enjoy their music. A Jonas Brothers collab would also be really cool since we are the Mitra Sisters haha.
How do you hope DNA will evolve over the next few years, both musically and personally?
We’d love to see how our style forms and develops in the coming years, there’s so many ideas we have for the future that we hope we can bring all of that to life in a way that we can be proud of through future albums, projects, and hopefully concerts.
Stay tuned for more from DNA — the rising sisters redefining P-Pop!
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