It’s not every day an influencer successfully crosses into the music world. And yet, Katie Hamden, 24, seems to be doing just that. With a following of over one million as a model and content creator, Hamden has now released her debut house track “NOBODY ELSE.” I spoke with her last week about this new musical chapter – and trust me, her enthusiasm is contagious.
Your new single “NOBODY ELSE” just dropped. How would you describe it to someone who hasn’t heard it yet?
It’s a House track made for those late nights and early mornings in clubs. The kind of song where you grab the DJ when you want to take the energy up a notch. The female vocals over those synths… it makes you feel like anything’s possible. Empowering but also ethereal, if that makes sense? I wanted something that would really move people.
What inspired your sound for this track?
I’ve always been drawn to rhythms that transcend whatever’s happening in the moment. For ‘NOBODY ELSE,’ I wanted that fierce club aesthetic. You can hear it in the loops and drops—they took forever to get right, but when they hit, they really hit. I wanted something authentic but still polished, you know?
Can you share some insight into your creative process?
A lot of it came from traveling around Europe and seeing firsthand how electronic music connects with people. Music has always been my escape, but watching how House music specifically moves crowds… it just clicked. I wanted to be part of creating that feeling for someone else. I wanted to make something that would get under people’s skin in the best possible way.
This is your debut House track. What does it mean to you personally?
I’ve poured so much time into ‘NOBODY ELSE.’ It means everything to me right now. What I really want is for people to hear it and stop hesitating about whatever they’re holding back on. There’s this part where the title loops over and over—that’s the moment where I imagine people just letting go completely. Going a little crazy. That’s the whole point, right? Music should take you somewhere.
How does your experience as an influencer connect to your music?
They’re more connected than people might think. I built this following through modeling and content creation, but it was always about a certain energy and aesthetic. That’s exactly what I’m doing with my music now, just through a different medium. Still me, still that positive vibe people connected with initially. Music just gives me a whole new way to express it.
As our conversation winds down, I can’t help but ask what’s next. “More music,” she says simply. “Much more.”
Walking away from our interview, I found myself humming “NOBODY ELSE” – a testament to its catchiness even after just one listen.
The track is available now on all streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music.
Hamden brings something fresh to the table with this debut – a smart mix of driving beats and those unmistakably sultry vocals that practically demand to be played after midnight. Whether it’s a rooftop party or a packed club, the track fits right in. What’s interesting about her jump from Instagram to the studio is how seamlessly she’s made the transition.
She’s clearly figured out what clicks with people online and somehow translated that into audio form. Let’s be honest – most influencer music projects feel like obvious cash grabs. This doesn’t. There’s an authenticity here that catches you off guard.
For those wanting to keep up, check her out on Instagram and Spotify.
“NOBODY ELSE” proves Hamden isn’t just posting feel-good content – she’s creating soundtracks for those moments when you actually feel good. In a world where new music drops constantly, that’s exactly the kind of focus that stands out.
Will her music eventually overshadow her influencer fame? Hard to say. But watching someone dive this wholeheartedly into something new makes you want to root for them. And that alone makes her debut worth streaming at least once.
