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PB: INTRODUCE YOURSELF TL: Am Tory Lynn a Pop and RnB artist from Nakuru. PB: HAVE YOU EVER GOTTEN FORMAL MUSICAL TRAINING OR ARE YOU SELF TAUGHT? TL: I am self taught. I listen to lots of RnB music and practice a lot more too. PB: HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR MUSIC? TL: I am a blend of music. I enjoy experimental type of sounds. PB: HOW IS IT WORKING UNDER A MUSIC LABEL AS OPPOSED TO BEING A SOLO ARTIST. TL: Being under a music label is very helpful in every aspect possible , especially if you fall into the right hands you’ll be able to witness a massive move in your career ,talk about getting your music videos done ,audios done ,good marketing for your music and even much more . PB: WHAT MADE YOU FIRST REALIZE THAT YOU WANTED TO PURSUE A CAREER IN MUSIC? TL: I did my first cover in 2018 and I got amazing feedback from there I knew this was it, I knew exactly what path to follow PB: HOW HAS LIFE BEEN DURING THE PANDEMIC TL: It has been hard for us as artists but that hasn’t stopped us from creating more music and still working hard on polishing our arts PB: ANY LIFE LESSONS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE? TL: No matter how many times you fall try your best to get back up , most of the time when you give up that’s when your success is near like just around the corner so get back up and keep on . PB: ANY WORDS OF WISDOM YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE ? TL: They always say that a Journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step . The hardest part of everything is always the beginning but once you’ve made that first step you’ll now realize why you need to continue making the steps and that will be a step closer to your goals and always put God first no matter what.
Tory Lynn
Tory Lynn
@torylyn Interview by Njeri Kimani | Photo courtesy of Tory Lynn
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Mr Eazi Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, better known by his stage name: Mr Eazi, was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria and currently based in Ghana. He attended schools in Nigeria before going to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, in Kumasi, Ghana in the year 2007 where he obtained a Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He showed interest in music after recording a guest verse on ‘My Life, a song that gained traction and became a popular record at the University. Prior to that, he established a party and promotion company called Swagger Entertainment. He used this platform to book shows and promote events on the campus of KNUST He released his debut mixtape, About to Blow, in July 2013 and later on gained an international audience following the release of the 2015 single ‘Skin Tight’. He inked a record deal with Wizkid’s Starboy Entertainment in May 2016. His second mixtape, Life Is Eazi, Vol. 1 – Accra To Lagos, was released on 10 February 2017. Mr Eazi is known for pioneering Banku music, a sound characterized by percolating rhythms and laid-back vocal delivered in Ghanaian Pidgin English. Mr Eazi’s music largely fits into the category of Afrobeats, a contemporary West African pop genre that marries global pop, highlife, and hip-hop. Mr Eazi’s music has been described as having an R&B-like quality reminiscent of artists such as Beres Hammond and Gregory Isaacs. Lawrence Burney from Noisey.com stated that Mr Eazi uses his deep voice to “give ballad-like qualities to dance-forward production”.
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DJ LEVI KING JAYJEY THE DJ
PB: INTRODUCE YOURSELF DEEJAY LEVI: My name is Levi Musyimi but in the deejay industry, I am known as Dj Levi King King. I specialize in corporate deejaying, and in my spare time, I am a sound engineer at a local church. My hobbies are photography, riding bikes and travelling. PB: HOW HAS LIFE BEEN DURING THE PANDEMIC? DEEJAY LEVI: At first, it was really tough for all of us. However, where there is a challenge, always seek an opportunity. So, I did just that. I began pursuing one of my hobbies - photography - on a professional level. through lots of practice and perseverance. I mean, we did have the free time after all!. Moral of the story, COVID-19 has brought with us challenges such as job loss and so on, but if we keep pushing, we should use this ‘free’ time wisely to develop our hidden talents. You might make a few extra bucks from it! PB: HOW HAVE YOU BEEN HANDLING POSTPONEMENTS AND RESCHEDULES? DEEJAY LEVI: You just take it all in stride as we are not in control of the events’ outcome. Also, it’s important to always be readily available for any outcome and prepare a contingency plan. For instance, mine was extending my knowledge in photography and discovering ways of earning from it. PB: HOW ARE YOU WORKING ON YOUR BUSINESS DURING THIS TIME? DEEJAY LEVI: I have been working on my personal branding and seeking opportunities in other fields. PB: ANY LIFE LESSONS LEARNT DURING THE PANDEMIC AND WOULD LIKE TO SHARE? DEEJAY LEVI: Saving and having multiple sources of income. This pandemic has definitely pushed me to think outside the box and find a means to make a little bit of income at least for the basic amenities. PB: ANY FUTURE PLANS IN RELATIONS TO THE NEW NORMAL? DEEJAY LEVI: My plan is to diversify my mode of business to incorporate different aspects of the event business. This is to ensure that I remain relevant in business even during challenging times such as this. PB: ANY WORDS OF WISDOM FOR ALL LOOKING TO BE A DEEJAY? DEEJAY LEVI: Firstly, ensure you are doing it for the love of music and not for the love of money. Secondly, build your skill, set your niche and lastly, learn how to read a crowd. PB: ANY LAST WORD? DEEJAY LEVI: In everything you do, put God first.
Dylan Levi
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Interview by Njeri Kimani | Photo courtesy of Dj Levi King
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