Today I am interviewing Slakah. I happened upon the BeatChild himself when I was searching for something to quell my neo-soul urge. Fueled by greats such as J-Dilla, Raphael Saadiq & Pete Rock, multi instrumentalist and recording artist/producer Slakah the Beatchild's music is often described as a breath of fresh air. Soulful chords, warm harmonies & intricate progressions are the root of his unique feel good sound.
Red: When did you realize that music was for you?
Slakah: ...In the first few months of taking an architecture course in college.
Red: Who are some of your biggest influences?
Slakah: Magnus Tingsek, Stevie Wonder, Raphael Saadiq & Bob Marley.
Red: For those of you that don't know, Slakah is from originally Canada.
Slakah: I was born and raised in the small town of Sarnia Ontario Canada (Google map it if you bored yall!) I now live in Toronto.
Red: I know it's sort of a hard thing to do for many, but what keep you on track? What keeps you so focused?
Slakah: Jehovah God.
Red: So how does it start? Are you just naturally inclined to make music or is it inspiration?
Slakah: Usually music will just brew in my mind. I'll start claping my hands and beatboxing it out loud and then record it into my phone. I then go to the studio, play back the idea and bring it to life.
Red: That's what's up. So tell my readers what projects are you currently working on?
Slakah: 1) Just finished Divine Browns Record (Warner) 2) 'Bout to do some fresh stuff with the legendary James Ingraham 3) 'Bout to do some fresh new stuff with Melanie Durrant 4) Just finished the Art of Fresh album
Red: Wow it sounds like you are really putting in work. For all you that want to know how to grind and make it happen this is how you do it. Stay busy.
Slakah: Magnus Tingsek, Magnus Tingsek, and Magnus Tinksek. Get all three of his albums and you can thank me at beatchildmusic@gmail.com once you take that fresh air in.
Red: What do you enjoy besides music?
Slakah: Painting (Acrylic)Flying (Cessna 150/172) & Snowboarding
Red: So before you go, tell us, where and when is the album available?
Slakah: In Stores Sept 2 world wide & iTunes.
You can find more of Slakah the beat child and his new album the Art of Fresh at the links below!
http://www.myspace.com/slakahthebeatchild
http://www.theartoffresh.com/
http://www.bbemusic.com/
http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LnRpbmdzZWsuY29t
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