Meet Greenwich, London-born UK Open Mic performer Mikesolo:

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

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

Solo

How old are you?

29

Where were you born?

Greenwich, London

Where did you grow up?

Greenwich

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

Came across your page Instagram.

Where are you based now, and why?

Lewisham, closer to home.

What got you into making music in the first place?

I’ve always loved music from a young age

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing

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

Davido, Burna boy and Wizkid

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

6

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

Find a beat, listen to it a few times, catch a melody, then start writing from the melody I come up with.

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

1

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

Spoke to a few friends about it.

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

Forgetting my lyrics live.

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?

Getting my music out there to the world promotion.

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

I have a new single coming out on the 16th August with a good friend a fellow artist FREADY and we’re working on the music video for it very excited for it.

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

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

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

https://www.instagram.com/mikesolofficial?igsh=MWJlazY1bXp4d2Jucg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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

www.instagram.com/mikesolofficial?igsh=MWJlazY1bXp4d2Jucg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.instagram.com/mikesolofficial?igsh=MWJlazY1bXp4d2Jucg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
www.tiktok.com/@_mikesolo_?_t=8oiopargo8e&_r=1

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

No thanks!