213Dealz
Meet England-born UK Open Mic performer 213Dealz:
Hi 213Dealz, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:
Do you play solo only, or also in a group?
Solo
How old are you?
28
Where were you born?
England
Where did you grow up?
London
How did that place influence your music? (if at all!)
Losing a lot of friends to prison and jail and negativity inspired me to do something positive and be more than what I saw growing up, so I decided to start my own media company and record label, I been doing it for years now but at last I feel like I am ready to present my content to the public and start performing live.
Where are you based now, and why?
London
What got you into making music in the first place?
I always loved music from a young age, I started off singing, then got into hip hop, rap,
What instrument/s do you play?
Singing
Rapping
Rapping
Who would be in your top 10 musical influences, and why?
2pac/Coldplay
Do you write your own songs?
Yes
How many years have you been writing songs for?
100
What process, or processes, do you often find yourself using when you write songs?
My processes of writing are inspired by life, experiences and inspiration
How long have you been playing open mic nights?
5
Why did you get into playing them in the first place?
I started performing about 10 years ago, I have performed in front of crowds as large as 1500 people, I took a break to perfect my style and sound and now I am ready to get back to it
What advice would you give new performers who are just starting out playing their first open mics?
Always practice vocally.
What’s the hardest thing, for you, about playing open mics?
It’s never hard to be honest, I enjoy every moment
What’s the most bizarre, or fun, open mic, or gig, you’ve ever played, and why?
I performed at Miss Colombia a few years back and it was amazing
If it’s not already, are you hoping to make music your full-time career?
Yes
What do you currently find the hardest and biggest obstacles to moving your music career forward?
Publicity
What’s the one truth about you that people often find surprising?
I care more about the being an artists than becoming famous, I believe your not an artists if you can’t perform live.
What’s the most exciting project you’re working on at the moment?
A Afrobeats/Rap project which will be out soon.
Do you have your own music video, channel or playlist you’d like to share?
Do you have music on streaming? What’s you main streaming channel to send people to?
https://m.soundcloud.com/jay-dealz
Where is the main place should people go to find out more about you?
What other sites/profiles should people go to to find out more about you?
m.youtube.com/@dealz6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">m.youtube.com/@dealz6
We’re done! Anything else you want to share before we go?
No thanks!