Meet London-born UK Open Mic performer, David Morel:

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

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

Solo

How old are you?

33

Where were you born?

London

Where did you grow up?

Seychelles

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

Multicultural

Where are you based now, and why?

London, home

What got you into making music in the first place?

A natural passion for it

What instrument/s do you play?

Guitar
Beatbox
Beatbox
Beat Making

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

J DILLA & A TRIBE CALLED QUEST

Do you write your own songs?

No

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

1

Why did you get into playing them in the first place?

Feel good vibes and mastering my craft

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

Go in and be themselves

What’s the hardest thing, for you, about playing open mics?

Remembering the changes

What’s the most bizarre, or fun, open mic, or gig, you’ve ever played, and why?

Na

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?

A stable income

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

Learning to beatbox is easier than most think.

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

Finding inspirational beats and chords from my influences

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

@david.morel1234

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

@david.morel1234

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

@david.morel1234

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

@david.morel1234

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

No thanks!