In the world of luxury interior design, Perla Lichi is known for creating spaces that are anything but ordinary. Now, the “Décor Diva” is taking her bold philosophy from the living room to the dance floor. Teaming up with music influencer and producer Roy Smoothe, Lichi has released “I Can’t Do Boring,” a catchy hip-hop dance anthem that attracted over 100,000 listeners on its opening day and has already jumped to one million.
What started as a spontaneous phrase coined by Lichi while describing her design work has evolved into a viral sensation and an upcoming album series. We connected with Perla Lichi to discuss this unexpected creative pivot, the synergy between design and music, and the message she hopes to send to creators everywhere.
Hello Perla Lichi, welcome to Blackbird News! You are an iconic figure in interior design with over forty years of experience. How did a phrase you used to describe your work serendipitously turn into a hip-hop dance track?
I guess you could say it was heard “through the grapevine.” Since 2024, I have been exploring opportunities to have a TV show. This journey brought many important and fascinating people into my circle—creative people like me, who have 10,000 ideas a minute: television executives, production houses, media, film professionals, and so forth. When you put creative people together, magic happens. Through these connections, one thing led to another.
I eventually met Roy Smoothe when we were looking for a theme song for my forthcoming TV show, “The Décor Diva by Perla Lichi.” Roy liked the phrase “I can’t do boring” a lot—so much so that “I Can’t Do Boring” almost overnight became an anthem for creators, dreamers, designers, and anyone who refuses to follow the norm. “The response and the reach have been incredible,” says Smoothe, who recently reported that the song has reached one million listeners.
Smoothe adds: “What started as a creative idea has now turned into a global conversation, with listeners connecting to the message and the music in real time. This is what happens when you blend rhythm with strategy and creativity with clarity. The music becomes more than sound; it becomes a statement. This track is only the beginning.”
And he was not kidding. There are currently three albums of related “I Can’t Do Boring” music, along with products ranging from hats to totes to t-shirts. It seems we created a movement! As Roy noted, my song reached 1 million listeners after just the first month.
The song attracted 100,000 listeners on its opening day. Why do you think this message of rejecting the “boring” is resonating so strongly with people right now?
I’m not entirely sure, but it really is resonating. I just got word that my song passed one million listeners already!
You’ve successfully launched TV shows like “Home and Soul Harmony” and “The Décor Diva by Perla Lichi,” and published multiple books. How does adding popular music to your repertoire help you connect with a broader audience of creators and dreamers?
Good question. This is a hip-hop song, so we will be reaching a younger audience than ever before. Luxury interior design—also known as high-end interior design—has traditionally been something only people in the 45-65+ demographic could afford. However, with all the Gen X-ers, Millennials, and even younger people who have already made their first million, we know they will also appreciate the professionally designed, personalized, awesome interiors we can provide.
Roy Smoothe mentioned that this track is just the beginning of a larger campaign. Can you tease what’s next for the “I Can’t Do Boring” movement and the upcoming album?
There are several albums already out, and lots of swag too! You can check out the links below:
- Give Me the Bling – Album by Perla Lichi on Spotify
- Shop “I Can’t Do Boring” Products: c0aa92-3.myshopify.com
For the designers and entrepreneurs listening to this anthem, what is the one takeaway you want them to have when they hear “I Can’t Do Boring”?
To creators and emerging creators everywhere: Stand up for yourself and don’t let anyone force you into creating or doing anything boring. Listen to the music and join the movement on social media—search for “I Can’t Do Boring” on Facebook or Instagram.
With over a million listeners and a growing line of merchandise, the “I Can’t Do Boring” movement is proving that creativity has no boundaries. Whether you are designing a luxury estate or building a brand from scratch, Perla Lichi’s message is clear: refuse the ordinary and embrace the bold. To listen to the anthem, shop the collection, or join the conversation, visit the links above and start rocking your page today.
