5 Questions - Azekel
Azekel is the Nigerian-born, alternative pop artist based out of East London. His music is laced with experimental beats and soulful melodies. For a fairly new artist Azekel already has numerous achievements under his belt. He was featured on the Mercedes-Benz Mix-Tape, opening for a number of UK acts, and performing on the Roundhouse Rising Festival 2012. LYFSTYL had the opportunity to ask this talented song writer 5 questions, this is what we came up with.
What made you first realize you wanted to pursue a career in music?
When I was around 12 watching a Little Richard performance on a old tv show. I was amazed by how his music had an influence on me and the audience. Once I got started in song writing, I wanted to do the same.
If you had to describe your music in three or four words, how would you describe it?
Alternative. Raw. Soulful. Pop.
Alternative. Raw. Soulful. Pop.
What do you think makes you and your type of music unique from other artist?
I express myself in my music. I believe that as long as I present my true individual self in my art, it’ll be unique because were all uniquely created.
As a child growing up, music surrounds us; what type of music did you hear the most back then? How does it differ from what you listen to now?
Back then as a child I heard alot of afro beat and Gospel because of my parents, nowadays I listen to anything and everything worth listening to, from Rick Ross to Peggy Lee to the XX. But I guess when listening back to my music, the music I heard when I was a child has had an influence.When can we expect an EP or LP?
My E.P is finished, It will be out in some months tim. Its called The Visit, its sounds dope.
Back then as a child I heard alot of afro beat and Gospel because of my parents, nowadays I listen to anything and everything worth listening to, from Rick Ross to Peggy Lee to the XX. But I guess when listening back to my music, the music I heard when I was a child has had an influence.When can we expect an EP or LP?
My E.P is finished, It will be out in some months tim. Its called The Visit, its sounds dope.
Just for fun….fill in the blanks!
- Without music, I would be “A robot”
- Music is “Spelt cisum backwards”
- My music makes me feel “Lighter”
- I write the songs because “I’m suppose to”
- Support music because ”Supporting artist makes the world go round”
