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WHOROMAN IS DISTINGUISHING HERSELF IN A COMPETITIVE MUSIC INDUSTRY


North Carolina native, WhoRoman is making a name for herself rather quickly. After dropping her first single “Get 2 Clappin” she has already pulled in over 30,000 streams between Spotify and YouTube alone in one month. We had the opportunity to interview WhoRoman on instagram.

Hello WhoRoman, Thanks for coming to Honk Magazine to talk about your career.

Tell us a little more about when you first got into music?

When I first got into music I was very hesitant about even dropping any music at first. I honestly wanted to take as much time as possible and sit down and actually learn the business behind music. I wanted to learn as many marketing and promotion techniques so I can push my music better once I actually do drop.

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If you could describe your sound/style in one word, what would it be and why? 

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If I had to put my sound/style in one word it would be, aggressive. I say that because I am a very aggressive person in my music and also in life. Now, I’m not saying violent because I’m not a violent person at all but I am very assertive and when I want to speak on something or do something, it will be done. 

What would you say to any aspiring recording artists who look up to your work?

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I would have to say, do your research. Research more about the actual music business and how you can push yourself as a brand and your music more. I would tell them to learn anything that they can because it’s so much more than just dropping music and doing music videos.

 

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What quote or mantra do you live by?

Just live life, because time is too short to waste and you can’t get that time back, so keep moving.

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What is your hobby outside of music? 

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I love to paint, draw, read and write mostly. I’m also very big into the fashion world and really hope to be a part of it in a major way some day. 

Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 

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I see myself backstage at a performance, getting my thoughts together and praying while thousands of fans in the crowd scream my name, waiting for me to come out. The crowd already knows I’m going to put on a show that they’ll love. 

 

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What are your “5 things I wish someone told me when I first started” and why.

How important TikTok/reels are 

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Stage performance energy 

How important having a budget is 

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The fake love from family/supporters

Not being consistent enough

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I learned that not being consistent enough really hurts your chances because you’re giving people time to listen to someone they might like more than you. Always stay on top of your brand and stay consistent if you really want to do this is my goal now. I lost a lot of opportunities just by not staying consistent and I’ll make sure it won’t happen again.

 

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Which tips would you recommend to your colleagues in your industry to help them to thrive and not “burn out”? 

Don’t let someone tell you who you are. That’s why I feel like a lot of other artists lose themselves because they never found themselves from the beginning. And those artists have people telling them what they should do and not letting the artist actually be the artist. 

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Do you have anything new or upcoming we can expect to see from you?

I have many things in store for the remainder of 2021 and major things coming up in 2022. I will be dropping another single before the end of the year as well as 2 more videos and doing some dope stage performances.

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What is the inspiration behind your latest song? 

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My inspiration behind “Clock In” was that I’m currently working two full time jobs and you could imagine that I clock in quite a bit. But seriously, it came from me being a more serious artist and actually looking at me being in the studio and recording as another job, my work. 

 

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How can our readers follow you online?

Instagram: @_whoroman

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Twitter: @_whoroman

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Leonie Sherif evokes a sensory escape into a seductive symphony with her new single, “TWILIGHT”

Leonie Sherif

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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“Sunkissed Shadows (Solemn Youth Remix)” by Homunculus Algorithm ignites the haunting brilliance of evolution

Homunculus Algorithm

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.

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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.

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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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CLICK HERE TO STREAM Homunculus Algorithm’s Sunkissed Shadows (Solemn Youth Remix) on Spotify.
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