Meet Surrey-born UK Open Mic performer Batikanofficial:

Hi Batikanofficial, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:

Do you play solo only, or also in a group?

Solo

How old are you?

19

Where were you born?

Surrey

Where did you grow up?

Surrey

How did that place influence your music? (if at all!)

Music is everything for me.

Where are you based now, and why?

Same place

What got you into making music in the first place?

It’s a long story.

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing
Rapping
Rapping

Who would be in your top 10 musical influences, and why?

10 Levent Yüksel
9 Dua Lipa
8 Justin Timberlake
7 Pitball
6 Coldplay
5 Oasis
4 Tarkan
3 Chris brown
2 Ed Sheeran
1 Drake

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

1

What process, or processes, do you often find yourself using when you write songs?

I use my notes.

What advice would you give new performers who are just starting out playing their first open mics?

Never give up on your dreams.

If it’s not already, are you hoping to make music your full-time career?

Yes

What’s the one truth about you that people often find surprising?

My concerts are amazing.

What’s the most exciting project you’re working on at the moment?

It’s a surprise

Do you have your own music video, channel or playlist you’d like to share?

https://youtube.com/@batikanofficial?si=Vni256DLo8zUeWRt

Do you have music on streaming? What’s you main streaming channel to send people to?

https://on.soundcloud.com/RCnK7Hg1plz0uJp1vY

Where is the main place should people go to find out more about you?

https://www.instagram.com/batikanofficial_0?igsh=MWFnbmd2Ynh0dWFnZw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

What other sites/profiles should people go to to find out more about you?

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We’re done! Anything else you want to share before we go?

No thanks!