Nigerian female singer and songwriter, Aramide Sarumoh, simply known as Aramide, is currently working on her first official single, after her ‘Suitcase’ album, released in 2016. In this interview with DUPE AYINLA-OLASUNKANMI, she speaks on her musical experience, among other issues.
WHY did you choose music?
I fell in love with music at a very young age due to the fact that I grew up around music. My father loved and embraced good sounds, and it gave me the inspiration I needed to kick off my singing career.
Which famous musician do you admire and why?
I love Alicia Keys. First of all, she has an amazing voice and she is also a female instrumentalist. That is very inspiring. She has toured the world and won awards and she stays grounded and true to herself.
Which was your first instrument played as an artiste?
The first musical instrument I learnt how to play is the saxophone. I love jazz music and so I wanted to learn an instrument that was jazz inclined.
What are your fondest musical memories?
I have a lot of fun music memories. From secondary school, when my friends and I put together a group and we taught ourselves how to sing harmonies and blend our voices and we eventually did an album. It was a remarkable moment in my life. Also, the preparation and release of my album, ‘Suitcase’, was a moment for me too. A lot of energy went into producing the album, I am very pleased with the level of acceptance and recognitions it got after all that hard work.
What influenced your type of music?
The music my father listened to growing up influenced my style of music somehow. He listened to different genres of music like jazz, Afrobeat, soul and funk music and other great sounds. I give him that credit all the time and he loves it.
Have you been in competition with your favourite artiste?
Not at all. I respect everyone’s artistry. Make compliments if it’s necessary.
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