Maya Vik is a norwegian singer, songwriter from Bergen. She is for us a real personality and a fashion icon. Known for blending music and fashion in creative ways. Her work combines funk, R&B, synth pop and electronic elements.
Drawing inspiration from Prince, Janet Jackson, and 80s/90s groove culture.
It was natural for us to wrote about Maya at The rebirth Magazine.
Artist Maya Vik
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About Maya's music career
Formerly the bassist for music bands (Furia and Montée), Maya transitioned into a solo career where her style matured into funk-pop and nu-disco.
Albums like “Château Faux-Coupe” and “Beyond the Basics” are sonically rich, featuring slick production and a strong visual component.
Her music videos are like fashion films: They're stylish, colorful, and often surreal.
Maya Vik’s sound is a signature mix of funk, electro-pop, and 80s nostalgia, often layered with her bass guitar playing.
So curious by her journey, we wanted to learn more about a debut Career in the music scene.
ROTP : WHEN DID YOU HAVE YOUR FIRST PERFORMANCE ON STAGE?
MAYA : My first time on stage was with my childhood friends in a band we called Pyrize. We entered a local talent show — and to our own surprise, we won! I was 15.
My first performance as a solo artist happened in 2011 when I released my debut album. I was absolutely terrified — and honestly, a bit wasted. It wasn’t a great performance, but it was a wake-up call. I realized that if I wanted to pursue this seriously, I had to treat it like a real job and give it everything.
MAYA VIK Discography Highlights
“Château Faux-Coupe” (2011)
• Her first solo album, and it was a real treat!
• It’s got funky, bass-heavy tracks with a heavy Prince influence.
We really discover Maya when she came with the song "OSLO KNOWS". It was also in 2011, a time when Change came in the city of Oslo. Difficult to forget for norwegian citizen and people in Oslo. This year Norway was profoundly affected by the tragic events of July 22nd. A far-right extremist carried out a devastating attack, beginning with a bomb explosion in Oslo's government quarter, which killed eight people and caused significant damage. Shortly after, he launched a mass shooting at a youth camp on Utøya island, where 69 people, mostly teenagers, lost their lives. This event deeply impacted Norwegian society, leading to national mourning and discussions on security, extremism, and democracy.
Maya came the same year with a song that reminded us the entire year how is important to just take time to enjoy simple moments. Reconnecting with nature and all other elements that make the norwegian citizens connect together and having a peaceful moment in the city.
Her single «Oslo Knows» is a slick groove that pays a tribute to her hometown.
“Bummer Gun” (2012)
This mini-album takes her retro funk and synth-pop to the next level.
It’s all about her playful lyrics and fashion-forward visuals.
“Beyond the Basics” (2015)
Produced with some big names in the music industry, like Lindstrøm.
This album marked a turning point in her career, with a sharper, more polished pop-funk sound.
Her music videos are a visual feast, especially «Y.M.D. (Young Michael Douglas)» – a fun tribute to 80s pop culture.
After a nine-year hiatus, Maya Vik was back with her latest album, "Hustlebot", which was released on June 7, 2024. The album is characterized by 1980s synthpop and retrowave, and reflects her personal journey and artistic freedom.
She has stated that she wanted to make music on her own terms, without adapting to TikTok trends or radio formats.The album cover was nominated for "Visueltprisen 2025" in collaboration with senior graphic designer and art director Fredrik Melby Mission Oslo
The single "C.N.B. (Cold Norwegian Babe)" is one of the songs from the album and describes Norwegian culture with a positive twist on the term "cold". The song is designed to capture the essence of Norwegian summer nights, neon lights and road trips. (FEMMUSIC Magazine)
She had several collaborations. Maya Worked with several artist as Lindstrøm, Todd Rundgren, and Dâm-Funk—proving her credibility within the international nu-funk scene.
Legacy & Influence
Maya is a real role model : She is one of the few prominent female funk bassists and solo artists in Scandinavia—paving the way for others.
Her vision about fashion and Music fusion is seen as a pioneer. She is using style as an integral part of music storytelling.
A cultural voice is seen as a woman of colour in Norway’s creative scene. She brings essential representation and a global sensibility to her work.
FASHION ICON
Maya Vik’s musical journey, from her early roots to her current place as a trailblazing funk-pop artist with a strong visual and fashion identity.
Artist Maya vik
Photo Ole Martin Halvorsen
Style Vana Perisa
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Beyond her music, she’s recognized for a distinct, futuristic fashion sense that has made her a style icon in Norway and abroad.
Maya Vik has also been active in the fashion world and has collaborated with brands such as H&M, Acne Studios and Canon.
Visual Identity & Artistic Control
Maya is known for complete artistic direction over her visuals. She often curates her wardrobe, themes, and video aesthetics. Her music videos are highly stylized, She blurred the lines between music, fashion, and performance art. It is like thinking about her as a Scandinavian cousin to artists as Janelle Monáe, Little Dragon, or Roísín Murphy, who blend avant-garde style with experimental pop and funk.
Artist MAYA VIK
A Fashion Influence
Maya is known for her avant-garde fashion choices: metallic fabrics, bold silhouettes, and androgynous glam. She’s collaborated with designers and fashion houses. Often appearing at fashion events and in editorials. Her visual aesthetic is tightly integrated with her music—she curates her own image to align with the mood and themes of her songs and videos.
Fashion Collaborations & Style
Maya Vik’s fashion aesthetic is just as curated and bold as her music:
Style
We Think Maya is using high-shine materials, 80s glam, streetwear fused with haute couture, and lots of metallics and structured silhouettes. Her look is androgynous but feminine, edgy but elegant—always pushing boundaries.
Frequently featured in Norwegian fashion magazines like Costume Norway and Elle Norway.
Maya Worked with local and international designers, sometimes wearing custom pieces in her music videos and stage performances.
Artist Maya Vik
Photo Ole Martin Halvorsen
Style Vana Perisa
Dress Laquan Smith
She has been seen at events like Oslo Runway and various fashion weeks, blending effortlessly with the designer crowd.
She is a muse for several Oslo-based fashion photographers and stylists.
Let's talk more about Fashion....
The Rebirth Magazine's questions that we love to ask during all our interviews and make the editorial as a ritual for the readers ( see also the previous article with artist RED MOON )
ROTP : WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT FASHION TODAY? DOES IT MEAN ANYTHING TO YOU? DO YOU SEE IT AS A FORM OF SELF-EXPRESSION OR COMMUNICATION?
MAYA : Absolutely, fashion is a way to express yourself. But I think that message gets lost a lot these days. Social media has flattened everything — the algorithm keeps feeding you versions of yourself, so you’re rarely challenged or surprised. It creates this echo chamber where everyone is into the same things, wearing the same styles, living the same kind of life, no matter where you are in the world.
That’s why I admire people who still dare to express something personal through what they wear. It’s more common in music and among artists, maybe, but I wish more people felt free to stand out.
ROTP : IS FASHION ABOUT EXPRESSING IDENTITY OR JUST OWNING EXPENSIVE THINGS?
MAYA : It’s 100% about expressing identity. You can wear the most expensive, trendy designer piece out there — but that doesn’t mean you have taste, or style for that matter. Real fashion comes from individuality, not from price tags.
Influence on the Oslo Scene
Maya Vik is not just an artist but a real style and culture influencer in Norway:
Strong impact : She Helped define a modern Oslo cool style (part vintage, part futuristic).
A key figure in the city’s shift toward cross-genre creativity, where music, fashion, and art blend seamlessly.
She is for us seen as a new generation of Norwegian artists unafraid to be bold and global in their vision.
She’s also significant as a woman of color in Norway’s music and fashion industries. Bringing diversity and international perspective to a relatively homogenous scene.
Artist Maya Vik
Photo Ole Martin Halvorsen
Style Vana Perisa
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"BABY BOO"
Her Recent Projects
Recently Maya Vik came with some projects :
“Beyond the Basics” (2015)
A pop-funk hybrid that confirmed her sound as modern, stylish, groove-driven. Critically acclaimed for its production quality and Maya’s control over both music and image.
The music video for “Y.M.D. (Young Michael Douglas)” gained cult status for its retro visuals and clever 80s tribute.
And “Baby Boo” (2024–2025)
Her latest release in collaboration with Initial Talk, fully embracing the New Jack Swing revival. A tribute to Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Janet Jackson, and early 90s R&B. She marked a return to her funk-pop roots but with even stronger international vibes. The track is a collaboration with Japanese producer Initial Talk, renowned for his retro-inspired remixes of artists such as Dua Lipa and Kylie Minogue.
Musical Inspiration
“Baby Boo” encapsulates the essence of late ’80s and early ’90s R&B. characterised by its infectious grooves and polished production. The song’s smooth and catchy rhythm pays tribute to the era’s distinctive sound, blending funk-infused basslines with contemporary pop sensibilities.
ROTP : it seems like a new you, another side of your style that has never been seen like this before, Can you tell us a bit more "Baby Boo" ?
Maya : It's actually a funny story. When I was finishing my last album "Hustlebot", my producer and I were looking for someone to mix it. He suggested Initial Talk, because of some of the amazing remixes he had done for artists like Dua Lipa and Kylie Minogue. I reached out, and to my surprise, he turned out to be a longtime fan of my music – which was such a nice twist! So we instantly clicked – mutual fans of each other’s work.
After doing two remixes together, we felt it was time to create something original. Since we both have a deep love for late 80s and early 90s R&B and pop, doing a New Jack Swing-inspired track felt totally right – a tribute to the producers like Jam & Lewis and artists from that era who’ve shaped us.
I added my friend, artist and songwriter-extraordinary Siri Stranger to the mix, and we wrote Baby Boo together — a bold and empowering anthem about confidence and desire. It celebrates strong women who know what they want and aren’t afraid to go after it - about owning your presence, taking control, and finding someone who matches your energy—someone worthy of giving your last name too !
Experience “Baby Boo”
To immerse yourself in the nostalgic vibes of “Baby Boo,”
Last but not least...a ritual question to Maya Vik.
ROTP : WHAT DOES REBIRTH MEAN TO YOU?
MAYA : To me, "rebirth" means embracing the fact that you don’t have to be just one thing in life. Life has chapters, and you’re the one who gets to decide when it’s time to turn the page. Rebirth is about starting fresh, on your own terms.
We hope that everybody understands how important it is to have an artist as Maya Vik in Norway. Such an artist and a personality ! After spending a nice time with Maya's journey. We could already see many collaborations with other artists. She has so unique style and we will absolutely not be surprised to heard her song on a tv campaign, a Netflix series or film or another apple, Samsung, Motorola campaign...this is just around the corner for us ! Amazing Maya ! Thanks to be who you are and always pushing boundaries that always make us realised how iconic you are Maya. We hope that everybody understands how important it is to have an artist as Maya Vik in Norway.
Again what an artist, what a personality ! After spending a nice time with Maya. We could already see many collaborations with other artists. She has so unique style and we will absolutely not be surprised to heard her song on a tv campaign, a Netflix series or film or another apple, Samsung, Motorola campaign...this is just around the corner for us ! Amazing Maya ! Thanks to be who you are and always pushing boundaries that always make us realise how iconic you are. Really exiting to follow your journey for the upcoming new release and performances.
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