Nate Soundz
Rapper on the Rise
Who are your inspirations? (as in other band or artists) Sade, Michael Bolton, FINK, Sting, 30 Seconds to Mars.
When did you first start singing? When I was as young as 6 - I was writing poetry and short stories that later turned into lyrics and full songs, but I didn’t begin singing professionally until my twenties. What did your family do to encourage you? Telling my parents that I want to quit university and my daytime job to pursue music was challenging - my grandmother has been my biggest supporter ever since I sang at home with a hairbrush but it took time for the rest of my family to come fully onboard. When they saw me perform with a full band onstage at a sold-out show, I think they accepted and celebrated my choice and have been very encouraging and proud from then on.
Who else in your family sings? Noone, I don’t come from a musical background - my mum is in the medical field and my dad was a journalist and a writer. But I knew I’d be a singer for as long as I can remember. Who are your musical inspirations? Life, my friends, relationships, mental health and self-discovery.
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