Hopi
Meet Winchester-born UK Open Mic performer Hopi:
Hi Hopi, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:
Do you play solo only, or also in a group?
Solo
How old are you?
35
Where were you born?
Winchester
Where did you grow up?
Winchester
How did that place influence your music? (if at all!)
Always played in bands growing up, influenced a lot by family and friends.
Where are you based now, and why?
London, I love London, I love the hustle and bustle and the opportunities.
What got you into making music in the first place?
My dad is a musician and we always grew up with music around the house.
What instrument/s do you play?
Singing
Rapping
Rapping
Guitar
Who would be in your top 10 musical influences, and why?
Radiohead, Eric Clapton, J. Cole, Oasis, Incubus, Coldplay, Bon Iver, Ed Sheeran, Mac Miller, Arctic Monkeys
Do you write your own songs?
Yes
How many years have you been writing songs for?
15
What process, or processes, do you often find yourself using when you write songs?
Finding patterns first on the guitar, then experiencing significant life events to which I write content about.
How long have you been playing open mic nights?
3
Why did you get into playing them in the first place?
Good live experiences
If it’s not already, are you hoping to make music your full-time career?
Yes
Do you have your own music video, channel or playlist you’d like to share?
Where is the main place should people go to find out more about you?
https://www.instagram.com/hopi.music?igsh=NmN6ZDA5a2p3eXNi&utm_source=qr
We’re done! Anything else you want to share before we go?
No thanks!