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Please tell our readers who you are and what you do?
I go by EMK MLN, which is short for Emeka Melon. I am a 22 yr old Artist & Producer from the UK and have been working on music for the best part of 10 years. I originally started off as a producer, creating instrumentals has always been my true calling. I love the process of constructing a piece of music from scratch, from an original idea or sample, to the final mixing and mastering stages. Naturally, over the years I began putting together my own tracks experimenting with different vocal styles and am now preparing to release all new music that I believe is innovative, refreshing and super fun. The last few months have become a turning point for me musically, and I'm working towards some big goals this year.
How would you describe your influences and how have they changed over the years?
I was inevitably drawn to a lot of producers growing up as a child. The likes of Pharrell, Scott Storch and Timbaland were definitely some big names that inspired me growing up. These, alongside my Parent’s eclectic music taste which introduced me to a lot of soul, neo-soul and jazz, were my main influences when I was younger. It was when I moved to a place called Gibraltar (In the southern-tip of Spain) that I was introduced to more electronic styles of music like, Deep House, Electro and Garage. This led to me experimenting with a wide range of different sounds and styles, and ultimately allowed me to incorporate a variety of elements from different genres into the music that I produce today.
I would describe my sound as 'moody', often with 'dark' undertones which really allow you to visualise a narrative, but at the same time its fun and high-energy. I've been working with a really great videographer who knows exactly how to capture the vibe that I’m going for, so its going to be amazing to be able to share my vision with you.
What´s new right now?
Right now I’m super busy working on material for new releases. I have loads of songs ready to drop but I’m just fine-tuning them, making sure every element captures the sound that I’m going for. My video for my single ‘DEMONS’ is has been shot and wrapped up, so thats on the way very soon. Of course I’m also working with a bunch of super-talented artists from around the world, helping them out with production for their projects so things are really busy this year for sure!
Go check out my new single 'DEMONS' ! https://soundcloud.com/emekamelon/emkmln-demons
Check me out on social media:
Soundcloud- https://soundcloud.com/emekamelon
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/emekamelon/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/emekamelon/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/emekamelon
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Are you a superfan of anyone? How did you become a superfan? Do you remember how you become a fan and what turned you into super fan? Have you ever thought about why you´re such a fan?
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What was the biggest mistake you made when you started making music and what would be the number one tip you could give to a newcomer musician?
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How do you get gigs? Can you share any tips?
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Do you have good promotion tips for other musicians?
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Do you have insights on how to grow your audience on soundcloud that you want to share with our audience?
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What has been your biggest challenge right now? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?
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How do you personally discover new music?
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Once you discovered new music, do you tell others about the new music/artist you discovered? If yes, how exactly?
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What is your number one tip to improve your music production or songwriting skills?
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What is your best tip for those who struggle with finishing their tracks?
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We meet again in one year. What has changed?
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http://www.soundcloud.com/emekamelon
http://www.facebook.com/emekamelon
http://www.twitter.com/emekamelon
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