In the latest episode of My Interviews Are Hotter, Mahalia speaks to SK Vibemaker about dealing with dreaming about being in magazines but never seeing any girls that look like her, Advice for young woman dealing with Western beauty standards, Tips to sharpening a song-writing pen, New single ‘Pick up the pace’ & more
MELODY IS KING - Mnelia interview
In the latest edition of My Interviews Are Hotter - North / West London based MNELIA talks to SK Vibemaker about:
Why melody is King
Good Melodies vs. Good lyrics
The evolution of singers from the church to studio based & more
Craig David Interview
In the latest edition of My Interviews Are Hotter - Craig David talks to SK Vibemaker about
How he feels about his legendary status
22+ year of success
How would he explain what he does as a musician to someone who is unaware
Does he own ‘UK Pioneer status’?
The challenge of growing up mixed race
Linking up with Muni Long on his track ‘Obvious’
How much of a challenge is it for UK based R&B artists to have success in the U.S
Craigs views on the correlation between good music & numbers
Tips for budding song-writers
What’s in store in Craig Davids career for the next 10 Years & more
TAMERA Interview
After she burst onto our TV screens in 2013 everyone wondered where she had gone… Tamera talks to SK Vibemaker about:
Her career before & after she exploded into the music game in 2013 aged 16
What she means when she tells a partner she has ‘The wickedest’
What should be expected from her debut project ‘Afrodite’
Dealing with the void of not ever meeting her biological father
Her working relationship with Producer P2J (Beyonce, Wizkid, Stormzy, Snoh Aalegra)
The struggles of UK Based R&B to crossover to the mainstream
Energies in the music industry that pit female artists against each other
Long term ambitions & more
KARA MARNI Interview
London based Singer/Song-Writer Kara Marni talks to SK Vibemaker about:
Her ‘State of mind’ project
Opening up about Mental health in her music
Busking in her early days
Connecting with Russ on her song ‘Young Heart’
Her track ‘Tripping’ & Channelling the energy of U.S R&B artist Amerie
Her working relationship with producers ‘The Invisible men’
Female artists vs Music industry & more
Phoenix Laoutaris Interview
Singer / Song-writer on the rise Phoenix Laoutaris talks to SK Vibemaker about:
Her music story so far
Growing up Totnes / South Devon
The state of UK R&B
The Under-celebrated art of song-writing
Pressures for females to sexualise their music
New artists focusing on numbers
Her forthcoming music direction - Is she continuing the ‘R&Drill’ route?
Forthcoming project
Being part of the WEAREBLK camp
Her debut single ‘Flowers’ & more
Celeste Interview
London based soul artist Celeste talks to SK Vibemaker about:
The last 2 years in the music journey of Celeste leading up to having a number 1 album
Not conforming to the current trend & carving a new niche sound
Making music for movie soundtracks & her music being used in adverts
The story behind her track ‘You’ll never stop this flame’
Embracing her natural hair
Dealing with music Industry pressures to be overly sexual
The story behind the album title ‘Not your muse’
What it’s gonna take for UK based R&B to have more success?
Shakka Interview
West London based Singer-Song-writer Shakka talks to SK Vibemaker about:
The state of UK based R&B at the moment
Preserving the Britishness in the UK R&B sound
UK Based R&B Artists developing their British accent
What does it take for UK Based R&B to elevate?
The challenge of being in independent mode
His plans for his Westbourne Productions label
A little help from Craig David & Mark Hill on his track ‘When you pull up’
Summarising his 10 year journey so far & more
Rinse FM show - 11/02/2021
Feb 11th 2021 show on Rinse FM featuring Interviews with Dolapo & Teks Sinatra , The Spotlight on 2PAC … Plus music from Cardi B, Digga D X AJ Tracey, Dexta Daps, J.I.D., Kay2b, Lucky Daye, Shae Universe, Indie, Pooh Shiesty, Slowthai, Jevon & more
Emeli Sande Interview
Emeli Sande talks to SK Vibemaker about:
Comparing 2011 Emeli (Before the debut album) to now Emeli
Going independent
Her uplifting song ‘Prayed up’
Getting her share of attention when she doesn’t get involved in antics
Her surprising collab with Loski
Her take on the UK Drill sound
What is on her playlist at the moment
Working with Kendrick Lamar
Her advice for budding musicians & song-writers
The lack of UK based R&B/Soul success
Music industry pressures on females to sex it up & have body surgery
Not getting the recognition that many think she deserves
News on her 4th album
Her goals for the next 5 years
Her difference direction on her track ‘More of you’