No. 25 - The Voice Box with Ekela
In this second episode of a Black History Month music series, singer, songwriter, and vocal architect Ekela joins host JP Reynolds for an exchange about obstacles, the necessity of music training, and what makes a complete performer.
About Ekela:
Ekela Is a singer, songwriter, producer and vocal developer from Brooklyn, NYC with Jamaican blood. While she Is known for her Island-style R&B blend - when she's writing songs like "Just a Sunrise Away" for Kristina Halloway, "Marrow" for Ashley Skerritt, "Half Bad" for Eerie, as well as producing & penning "Don't You Worry" for K'reema and "BrokenHearts" by newcomer Lordus - you can count on Ekela's music to merge 90's feel with modern emotion. Her 2018 release "Catalyst" continues to pick up traction, while her latest island bop "Na Na" Is slowly picking up its own steam. Get ready to use her unique lyricism as your captions for your next few IG posts.
About JP Reynolds:
Called “remarkably special” by AllHipHop, JP Reynolds is an innovative artist, rapper and songwriter with an eclectic sound. The creator of “rap gumbo,” his music is a powerful blend of jazz, funk, gospel and soul. In addition to music JP is an entrepreneur, coach, activist, and minister. In 2012, he created Peace and Power Media, an artistic hub that produces music and multimedia content. Since 2014, JP has supported young people in pursuing passion and purpose through various initiatives and partnerships with organizations and communities within the non-profit sector. JP holds a Bachelor of Arts in African-American Studies and a Master of Divinity from Yale University.
Topics of Conversation:
What is a Vocal Architect (4:13) • Emotions Are Not Homes (9:14) • Obstacles Aren't Always Negative (12:53) • Entertainment as Craft (17:28) • The Necessity of Music Training (23:56) • Songwriting Processes (29:48) • What Makes a Complete Performer? (38:17) • Teddy Riley Appreciation (40:51) • Brandy Appreciation (44:07) • Transferable Skills from Being an Artist (46:37) • Joy (53:13)
Check out Ekela's latest - "I Got You"
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