Meet London-born UK Open Mic performer Diligent:

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

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

Solo

How old are you?

22

Where were you born?

London

Where did you grow up?

London

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

Influenced by grime

Where are you based now, and why?

London

What got you into making music in the first place?

My older sister makes music so I’ve found a love for music as that’s what I have been around for as long as I can remember.

What instrument/s do you play?

Rapping

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

Chipmunk
Skepta
D double e

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

2

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

Just finding authenticity within my own style.

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

1

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

Because of my love for music

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

Enjoy every moment
It’s all a learning curve

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

The new pressure to perform at your full ability

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

Boxpark Shoreditch
There are a vast variety of performers with all different styles so showing your individuality it quite bizarre.

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?

The funding

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

My age

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

My e.p

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

HTTPS://www.Instagram.com/_diligentt/

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

www.instagram.com/_diligentt/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.instagram.com/_diligentt/

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

No thanks!