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Artist Spotlight
Read British Hip Hop Recording Artist Spitter’s Interesting QnA Interview
Hey Spitter, Thanks for coming to Honk Magazine to talk about your music career. Can you tell us a story about what brought you to this specific career path?
If I’m honest I started out listening to rappers like 2pac, Biggie, and Busta Rhymes while I was in school and if it was break time my friends and I would get together and I’d rap a biggie lyric, and at some point, I thought why not create something of my own, and so I did and I’ve never stopped.
Can you share the most interesting story that happened to you since you started this career?
That would be when Tim Westwood invited me down to BBC 1Xtra to bless the airwaves and that happened by him coming across my MySpace by the profile which was back in 2008!
Can you share a story about the funniest mistake you made when you were first starting? Can you tell us what lesson you learned from that?
Omg, also back in 2008 I released my debut mixtape titled “ My Name is Spitter “ and I got a duplication company to make me 500 copies, remember these are the days streaming sites weren’t around, some not having a clue I went to pick them up thinking I could carry 500 CD-ROM all the way home, but the joke is I did but it killed me big time, but times have changed thank god.
What are some of the most interesting or exciting projects you are working on now?
I’m currently working on a Bass song produced by Ghoslly who is from Denver/Phoenix which I’m featuring on and it’s something I’ve never done before I’ve also never collaborated with anyone from that part of the USA but I’m really feeling the beat so look out for that!
Who are some of the most interesting people you have interacted with? What was that like? Do you have any stories?
Tim Westwood has to be one of them, because he has been fully involved in music and also with a lot of talented musicians all over the world and he still manages to keep up with the time and stay relevant and Tim is such a cool person he makes you feel comfortable that you’d forget your chilling with famous DJ, so big up Westwood!!
Which tips would you recommend to your colleagues in your industry to help them to thrive and not “burn out”?
My first tip would be, try to have your song written and mastered before going to the studio especially if you pay for studio time because you’ll waste your time and money
The second tip is always to make sure you get enough rest because if your like me late nights and early mornings can wear you down so rest is a must!
The last tip makes sure you eat because you can’t perform on an empty stomach, you gotta eat to have the energy to perform at your best.
You have been blessed with success in a career path that can be challenging. Do you have any words of advice for others who may want to embark on this career path, but seem daunted by the prospect of failure?
To be honest, I’d say master your craft inside out until you own it, never let anyone discourage you, and always believe in yourself otherwise if you don’t believe In yourself why should any else.
Can you share with our readers any self-care routines, practices, or treatments that you do to help your body, mind, or heart to thrive? Kindly share a story or an example for each.
I listen to a lot of music, mostly my genre Grime 24/7 and that is all I need.
What are your “5 things I wish someone told me when I first started” and why. Please share a story or example for each.
I wish I was told the music industry was a cold place and I say this because if you are an upcoming artist and you don’t know anyone the chances of getting your song played on the radio is slim and that’s what it was like for me when I started but if you ignore it and keep pushing they will be the ones asking you to send them your songs!
Can you please give us your favorite “Life Lesson Quote”? Can you share how that was relevant to you in your life?
I like to use the quote “ You’ll never know if you don’t try “ and that stands for everything, it’s better than saying “ What if i…”.
None of us can achieve success without some help along the way. Is there a particular person who you are grateful towards who helped get you to where you are? Can you share a story about that?
I’m very grateful for my daughter, she gives me the drive and much more reason to take my career seriously, the day I became a dad my vision has never been so clear.
You are a person of enormous influence. If you could start a movement that would bring the most amount of good to the most amount of people, what would that be? You never know what your idea can trigger.
My movement would be called “ Good Hearted “ and we would only bring music, good vibes, and smiles, peace, and love.
We are very blessed that some of the biggest names in Business, VC funding, Sports, and Entertainment read this column. Is there a person in the world, or in the US with whom you would love to have a private breakfast or lunch, and why? He or she might see this.
Richard Branson, so I could ask him personally how has he achieved so much greatness in life.
How can our readers follow you online?
Instagram: @spitter__
Twitter : @therealspitter
Facebook : @spitterspitstyle
Spotify : spitter
Artist Spotlight
Leonie Sherif evokes a sensory escape into a seductive symphony with her new single, “TWILIGHT”
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Leonie Sherif meticulously sculpts an auditory experience with her latest single, “TWILIGHT.” The East London/Essex-based singer-songwriter demonstrates her refined approach to musicianship, inviting listeners into an intimate, ethereal soundscape where passion converges with poetic nuance. This aromatic track serves as a sonic escape, further enhancing Leonie’s innovative fusion of olfactory and auditory sensibilities. It aligns seamlessly with her second fragrance under her perfume house label, Sense’N’By Sherif. Trust us, it’s a sonic experience that tantalizes the senses of smell and hearing.
From the onset of “TWILIGHT,” the audience is enveloped in a hypnotic soundscape, where sultry lyricism synergizes with lush production and intertwines like lovers in the night. Written and produced in collaboration with Nigerian maestro St Oasis, “TWILIGHT” lays the sophisticated foundation with a mesmerizing blend of smooth percussion and ambient synthesizers, setting the stage for Leonie’s ethereal yet commanding vocal performance. Her evocative voice glides over the rich echoes of ’90s R&B icons like Toni Braxton and Janet Jackson, harmonizing expertly with an atmospheric instrumental that exudes warmth and longing, effortlessly amplifying the seductive energy within the musical fabric.
Lyrically, Leonie exhibits a masterful spellbinding narrative, artfully employing metaphorical wordplay centered on edible pleasures to capture the sensuality of romantic desire. Each lyrical verse functions as a descriptive brushstroke, vividly illustrating themes of culinary indulgence that intricately weaves together concepts of intimacy, firmly rooting the intoxicating notion of love within a multi-sensory experience that can be tasted, savored, and craved.
What makes “TWILIGHT” truly enchanting is its capacity to transcend traditional musical engagement. It leaves a lingering aura reminiscent of a tactile glow on the skin, effectively blurring the dichotomy between reality and fantasy, scent and sound. This irresistible piece does not merely recede into the background ambiance; instead, it stays with you, fostering introspection and inviting listeners to wallow and bask in its golden haze.
Beyond just a song, “TWILIGHT” is a luxurious amber fragrance designed to solidify Leonie Sherif’s role as a multi-dimensional creator, not merely a songwriter but an architect of emotional landscapes. In “TWILIGHT,” love emerges as the sole universal language that is impossible to forget. Prepare to be entranced.
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Artist Spotlight
“Sunkissed Shadows (Solemn Youth Remix)” by Homunculus Algorithm ignites the haunting brilliance of evolution
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The “Sunkissed Shadows (Solemn Youth Remix)” epitomizes Homunculus Algorithm’s commitment to sonic experimentation by presenting an intoxicating reinterpretation that pushes the boundaries of darkwave in the original track initially composed by James Winans and James Clark. “Sunkissed Shadows (Solemn Youth Remix)” amplifies the original’s thematic intensity, transforming it into a richly textured, synth-laden soundscape.
From the outset, the track establishes an atmosphere of disquietude, effectively immersing the listener in an exploratory aural landscape. The remix showcases a pronounced darkwave aesthetic, characterized by shimmering synths that cut through heavy layers of reverb-laden vocals, evoking a sense of fractured luminosity amid a brooding audio fog. The production intricacies reveal Solemn Youth’s distinctive approach, imbuing the remix with a cinematic quality that intertwines glitchy industrial elements with deep-seated melancholy, striking a balance between the personal and the universal.
The remix’s thematic complexity is particularly noteworthy. Its introspective lyrics engage the audience in grappling with the disconcerting idea of shared complicity in forming our inner demons. The track oscillates masterfully between tension and catharsis, reminiscent of a subtle whispered admission enveloped in an electronic tempest, producing a haunting dichotomy.
Moreover, “Sunkissed Shadows (Solemn Youth Remix)” is tailored for repeated listening, revealing layered complexities that will resonate with aficionados of acts like Skinny Puppy, The Soft Moon, and others who navigate the nuanced interplay of beauty and brutality in sound. This remix showcases Homunculus Algorithm’s evolution into new sonic realms and underscores its capacity to illuminate the darkest corners of our psyche when entrusted to a visionary like Solemn Youth. If this remix is indicative of the future, it’s clear we can anticipate something truly distinctive on the horizon.
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