“The self is the composite of the total number of habits that determine the tendencies for everything we think, feel, experience, and do. In contrast, identity involves the partial and variable selection of habits and attributes that we use to represent ourselves to ourselves and to others as well as those aspects that are perceived by ourselves and by others as salient,” (Turino, 102). I consider my musical identity to be very much diverse. Both spontaneity and curiosity are key characteristics that make up my personality. I have a great deal of interests, hobbies and habits. All of which, contribute to that diversity in my taste in music.  My musical identity can be attributed to being of Asian descent, a female, a wife, a mother of a nine-year-old little girl, a “millennial” and so forth. According to Turino, these are “constellations of habit” that “are who I am and guide what I do,” (Turino, 101). For instance, the genres of music that I am inclined to listen to would include: different types of electronica, alternative rock, easy listening, some hip hop and even sometimes classical. I can even appreciate Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and the like due to my upbringing. Those were some of my father’s favorite artists. As for my occasional craving for classical music- that stems from having played the violin for 5 years back in grade school. I find it soothing and it allows me to reminisce in those times. Listening to electronica could fit into the stereotype of being Asian but it could also relate to me being a millennial. You could also say that being a millennial is the reason behind my other choices in music such as alternative rock and hip hop.  I must add that my taste in rock and hip hop has changed a bit. I’m finding that I don’t listen to the hardcore stuff anymore probably due to being a mother as I would not want my daughter listening to certain things and I wouldn’t want to be hypocritical, among other things. Turino discusses how occupation in North America is considered to be a big part of our identity. Turino also states, “In realizing our own identities, we tend to foreground aspects that are regarded as important by the people around us,” (Turino, 102). I can unquestionably relate to that being that I started to more frequently, play easy listening or soft pop music when I started working nine-to-five jobs. I would highlight my interest in artists or songs of that genre that I considered to be appropriate, conforming to my work environment and to the people in it to some degree. I had included and immersed myself in that professional group. 

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“Stay,” is a song that both my daughter and I can listen to. It’s catchy, fresh, fun and upbeat. My daughter loves to sing along to songs and this one, in particular, sets her in one of those moods. Most importantly, it’s kid friendly as it doesn’t contain any explicit language. The fact that this song of my choosing, does not contain explicit language, relates to my identity of being a mother which, in turn, ties into my musical identity.