UK Open Mic

Jah Formula

Meet Kingston,Jamaica-born UK Open Mic performer Jah Formula:

Jah Formula

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

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

Solo

How old are you?

54

Where were you born?

Kingston, Jamaica.

Where did you grow up?

Jamaica

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

It’s the heart of reggae music/Dancehall.

Where are you based now, and why?

I am now living in Romford and do most of shows in London and around the UK.

What got you into making music in the first place?

It was from a tender age and I had the love football and music. I used to hear a lot of sound playing in my area and from then I just love music.

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing
Music Producer
Music Producer
Rapping

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

Shaggy ,sizzle Carleton.

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

25

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

I just meds the beat go with the flow and sing or DJ a melody to the instrumental.

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

20

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

I just love what I do best and it’s music.

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

Rehearsal is the key to perfection.

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

When you are singing and no one is listening to you singing. But I always get the attention of most when I get into my performance mode.

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

There is something to mention. Kingston and London. I always get a great feed back from the crowd. I always win.

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?

I need a good record label and management team on my side.

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

I an always connected with them.

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

Getting my song myself more exposure to the world.

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

https://youtube.com/@jahformulamusc?si=iqqrlfKu3Xs13hYU

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

https://youtube.com/@jahformulamusc?si=iqqrlfKu3Xs13hYU

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

https://youtube.com/@jahformulamusc?si=iqqrlfKu3Xs13hYU

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

No thanks!

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