Formula Indie Sessions : Interview with Mateez
What is your earliest memory connected to music?
I’ve been striving through my passion since a young age, I used to remember all those I grew up with by serving them the same love no matter our different stage in life.
How did your passion for creating music begin?
I have been connected with music since junior school when I started discovering my talent by composing music and trying vocal tests.
What’s the story behind your current music project?
My latest EP- One Love talks about love and compassion, reason for dedication to my craft and hoping to do more big things.
How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard your music before?
My sound is pure afrobeat, coming up with some motivation, love and real life story .
What is one thing you’ve learned that completely changed the way you make music?
Investing in quality production has really changed the way I made music.
What tools, instruments, or software are essential in your creative process?
Cubase or Studio one Daws, Saxophone, Afro Kit/drums.
Which indie artist or song are you loving right now?
I listened to Fola, his sound is rhythmically rich.
How have your personal experiences influenced your music and artistic vision?
Sometimes life is challenging as an indie artist, every aspect like show, artist branding e.t.c but this keep me motivated and more dedicated to make good music and believe that surely I will get there.
What emotions or messages do you hope listeners take from your work?
My music speaks to the soul and keep you motivated as a listener by listening to my lyrics and not only the music.
What’s the most important lesson music has taught you so far?
Music has taught me so many lessons such as patience, planning, and investment.
What is a dream venue or festival you would love to perform at?
Glitch Africa.
If you could collaborate with any artist,
past or present, who would it be and why?
Wizkid- If I was lucky, he’s really a great artist.
Where can our listeners follow and support your music? (Website,Spotify, IG, links)
Mateez’s music is available on all platforms, Asia, Africa ,USA. Such as Sportify, Deezer, YouTube Music , Boomplay, Audiomack, Apple Music, Pandora, Yiossvang and so many more, on IG as Itsboy_Mateez. Fan Link – https://www.submithub.com/link/mateez.
Looking toward the future, what’s your dream for the next chapter of your musical journey?
Professional branding, good marketing strategies and getting to know the world through shows & concerts.
What do you hope listeners will discover about you along the way?
I hope my listeners discover the dedication and passion towards my musical journey.
