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Jenn Vix – Mr. Strange [Interview]

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Describe your sound in 3 words

Diverse, Vibey, Vocal driven

Tell us a few things about Mr. Strange. What is the main idea behind it?

The track is about a woman who has basically given up on dating, and she has decided to fall in love with a plastic blow-up doll. Her fantasy becomes a bit too real, but it makes her happy. The bar for men is high, and the bar for women is too low; to put it mildly. The music video is cheeky; it’s not entirely serious. I want to show the world that even though there is a message in the track, that it’s good to not take ourselves so seriously all of the time.

Your sound has a pop sensibility blending trap grooves with indie pop elements. What is your creative process like?

I listen to and love many genres of music. I grew up listening to New Wave, early Rap, early Hip Hop, and arena rock. My creative process changes with my moods. Sometimes, I just get a hook stuck in my head, and I go into my studio and bang it out. Sometimes I collaborate with beat makers, and I take inspiration from their beats. I usually write my music on drums and synths. It could start with lyrics, music, or both. I’m in the moment with this.

Artists and people who have influenced and inspired you?

Lately, I’ve been very inspired by The Weeknd, Max Martin, and ILLANGELO! Some influences from my past are Annie Lennox, Portishead, Massive Attack, DJ Shadow, UNKLE, Michael Jackson; Off the Wall is a banger! Luther Vandross, The System, Robert Palmer, New Order, Rose Royce, Curtis Mayfield, Clyde Stubblefield, Marc Almond, Donna Summer, Phil Collins, Stewart Copeland, A Flock Of Seagulls, John Foxx, and a long list of classic rappers and DJs.

What would you change in the music industry?

Gatekeeping. If you have the cred, and you’ve put in the hard work, the industry should let you open up conversations, without you having to fight the music bouncers. That’s some bullshit!

Your music has an experimental tone. Should music as a form of art always challenge the listener?

I don’t think it’s as experimental as some might think it is. I like to mix genres, but so do a lot of other artists. I like the concept of having singles for your listeners, and the deeper cuts to let the weirdness out. I’m all about the balance.

When was the last time you danced?

This evening. I’m always dancing!

Thank you!

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JUMBOKJAY – I Don’t Care [Interview]

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Describe your sound in 3 words

being unchaged by others opinion

Tell us a few things about your new song I don’t care. What is the main idea behind it?

people will alsay have some thing to say good or bad
it shount not change how you see yourself

What do you really care about?

i i care about love
ii i care about money
iii i care about vibes

The production in the track is nicely lofi and with a dark hint. Tell us a few things about your creative process.

my higt school classmeat said he make bead so i said make me somithe that look like me or sounds like me

What would you change in the music industry?

ill cange the fack that the dont book me enulfe for music show for me to perform my songs

In which state of mind do you imagine people might listen to your music?

i state of inner peace

When was the last time you danced?

yesterday at a music video shoot

Thank you!

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Jefe Chindrix – You’ve Got Mail [Interview]

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Describe your sound in 3 words

Melodic, moody, soul

Tell us a few things about your new song, You’ve Got Mail. What is the main idea behind it?

The main idea about it is I know everyone goes through a tough breakup in their life. I made this song to somewhat what I felt from this experience, but also to give a little twist from your traditional sad breakup songs.

Which is your most personal and honest lyric?

“Twenty years of life has been on my chest. Music is the only thing that’s releasing the stress.” – from an unreleased track.

Artists and people who have influenced and inspired you?

An arrangement of artists from Kirk Franklin, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Jimi Hendrix, Drake.

What is the biggest challenge you have faced as an artist so far?

The biggest challenge so far as an artist is overthinking. Knowing when to label a song as finished has been hard sometimes. I go back and listen to it multiple times, thinking a note or sound effect isn’t correct. Even from a promotional standpoint, I try to find the perfect snippet to display for people. Sometimes you just have to put out it and see the response to it.

When not writing music, how do you spend your time?

I try to keep up with sports such as football, futbol, & basketball. I also indulge in movies and TV shows. Outside of that, spending time with family & friends sums it up.

What is the most trouble you’ve ever gotten into?

Haha, I would say getting caught with a bottle of alcohol underage.

Thank you!

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Jackson Whalan – Supreme [Review]

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Jackson Whalan teams up with the up-and-coming producer SSQUIRE and together they bring Supreme, an instant banger that keeps the artist at the highest level. Jackson Whalan with his inspiring flow delivers some powerful lyrics touching on confidence and empowerment. The instrumental is driven by a jazzy riff that in practice can serve as a seminar on how to flip a sample in such a creative way. The beat has a J Dilla flavour, enriched with plenty of percussion elements and served with some added white noise. A hypnotic synthesis of old-school sounds with a more contemporary production. Listen below!

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Fungai – Most hype [Review]

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I woke up feeling real grimey one day..

Throughout the two and a half minute long song which has arrived on December 5, Fungai claims his seniority. But is this enough to put him in the top 5?  Well, let’s see up close. The beat incorporates some very chill old school elements. He definitely delivers his bars effortlessly, with the most hype. The instrumental is driven by a dreamy detuned loop which has a mesmerising fairy tale feeling. Is the audience voting in yet? Like him or not, you have to love him for his passion. 

..This is what happened next.

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Eric Cohen – A.M.E.N. [Interview]

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Describe your sound in 3 words

Sounds of Worship

Tell us a few things about your new song A.M.E.N. What is the main idea behind it?

This song is a battle anthem to me. It is a worship song for the Great AMEN

Which is your most personal and honest lyric?

“Cast out as a misfit, what a trick that label did, in my soul it made me sick, didnt know they full of it

You do not release music for money or fame. Do you think there is a true underground hip hop sound today?

I do think there is an underground sound.

How Important are political statements by music artists? Can music have an impact on politics?

Music can have an impact on any subject the creator decides to broach. Words in gerneral (especially wehen tied to music) have a lot of power.

When not writing music, how do you spend your time?

With my family, in church or groups, reading

What is the most useless talent you have?

I can remember long strings of numbers

Thank you!

Yana Obretenova – Path of sunlight [Review]

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Where do I go?
Hailing from Bulgaria, neo-soul artist Yana Obretenova delivers her latest work Path of sunlight, a well crafted RnB production with an experimental hint. The song has a tense, broken beat that blends nicely with an inspired, cheeky  synth bass line. In addition, the numerous key lines give the song a jazzy vibe. Finally, the track is laced with atmospheric vocals complemented by harmony rich back vocals too. Yana Obretenova is showing the way. Follow her!

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Deon Jones – Revival

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Deon Jones is a musician and artist with one of the most important voices of his generation. His first artistic project, a powerful rendition of “Sunday Bloody Sunday” featuring Academy Award winning composer Jon Batiste has been hailed by Rolling Stone Magazine as “transformative.” Jones was shot by police in the face with a rubber bullet during a peaceful protest in the summer of 2020. Redirecting this trauma into artistic energy, Jones extended a decade long collaboration with artist Glenn Kaino to produce the exhibition entitled “In the Light of a Shadow.”

Deon, a Truman Scholar, is an artist that embodies the paradox and opportunity of our time. He is a thoughtful and intentional artist with the performance tools to elevate his message and inspire audiences in any context.

Some of his other notable impactful moments spans from once managing projects at the Oprah Winfrey Network to associate producing the Emmy nominated documentary With Drawn Arms and developing Webby award winning apps with actor Jesse Williams.

A staunch advocate for the right to vote without barriers, Deon serves on the Creative Council at Fair Fight, an organization created by Stacey Abrams to end voter suppression and ensure fair elections. He is also a key proponent of abolishing youth jails once serving as the National Spokesperson for the Campaign for Youth Justice.

MEM_MODS – Harmolodica [Review]

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Harmolodica is the new instalment by MEM_MODS a project consisting of  three seasoned touring musicians off the road. The breakbeat infused groove, that feels as time travelling through the 90s, drives the instrumental. On top of that, the track is characterised by the dub flavoured guitars while the added melodica adds the necessary unconventional element to the production. Heavily processed and filled with a plethora of effects, the track will be greatly enjoyed by open-minded music fans who can appreciate a bit of experimentation. Make sure to follow our Spotify Playlist feat. MEM_MODS.

Proklaim – Options [Interview]

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Tell us a few things about Options and you creative process in general?

I had gone online and was looking for beats to buy and that 1 immediately got my attention when I played it. It had a retro soulful feel that reminded me of lauryn hill’s music. It was beautiful. It made me think of how good music is timeless and can take you back to moments in your life and bring back feelings from moments in one’s life. I started humming I ng the melody and recorded the chorus that came to me. Then wrote the verses immediately after and layer them.

How would you describe your musical progress over the years?

I’d say my musical progress has been steady and what has been key to seeing aspects of my ability improve has been being dedicated to the writing process. That has been a great contributor to seeing aspects like cadences and variety of flows improve as well as developing melodic approaches to raps and chorus. What I’m seeing now begin to develop and hope to further improve is intonation and voice animation to add alot more feeling to areas of my rap delivery.

Can music share or even define us as a society?

I absolutely believe that music is a microcosm of society. It gives a glimpse into a society and its values at any given point in time. The same with art in general. If you wish to know what life in the 1950s was like. Listen to music from that era and it will give you a pretty good glimpse of what people and life in thaperiod was generally like.

Do you have an artist that you would describe as a hidden gem that we should know about?

I think Koffee from Jamaica and Black Sherif from Ghana are 2 very talented artists that will go far.

What would be your dream performance venue?

Wembley Stadium and Madison Square Garden

Favorite music related film?

8 mile

What is one message you would give to your fans?

Remain true to your intuition and inner yearnings…do that which makes you feel you are being true to your inner voice.dont just do things because that’s what others say you should pursue..(I speak specifically of the things you wish to do as a career or vocation).
Also do not follow trends..dont be afraid to carve paths and go in directions others have not

Thank you!

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