Formula Indie Sessions _ Interview with August Chuks

*What is your earliest memory connected to music?*

Started singing since I was eight . Heal the world by Micheal Jackson was my first stage act.

*How did your passion for creating music begin?*

Listened to a lot of boybands and high school . Developed interest and started learning the art

*What’s the story behind your current music project?*

I just painted the picture of a confident man who has seen a body of a beautiful woman he wants and have decided to demand for a piece of it

*How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard your music before?*

One word.. AFROFUSION

I love the fact that I can be many things under afrobeat

*What is one thing you’ve learned that completely changed the way you make music?*

It is an expression of oneself . As a music creator I am meant to express and communicate with my sound . It is an extension of who I am and knowing this helps in taking away the pressure of overthinking of my music is good enough or not .

*What tools, instruments, or software are essential in your creative process?*

It’s the guitar. It’s my song writing tool

*Which indie artist or song are you loving right now?*

Little bit more by Mkgee

He also wrote daisies by Justin Bieber. He just reminds me of myself

*How have your personal experiences influenced your music and artistic vision?*

Lately I started afresh. (I mean social media) lost all my accounts, And it’s been a huge test to connect with new audience. But it’s an amazing experience all the same but I also realized not only my family and friends loves my music and that alone keeps me going

*What emotions or messages do you hope listeners take from your work?*

I just wanna be relatable with my lyrics and emotions. Something that stands test of time

*What’s the most important lesson music has taught you so far?*

It has taught me to be my biggest fan. To Be my biggest believer . A lot of opinions out there. Just silence the noise and keep making music.

*What is a dream venue or festival you would love to perform at?*

The red bull symphonic venue!. That’s my vibe!. It’s just perfect for me.

*If you could collaborate with any artist, past or present, who would it be and why?*

Presently it will be burnaboy we hail from Same roots

Past will be Micheal Jackson. I grew up listening to him

*Where can our listeners follow and support your music?*

August Chuks on all platforms

Spotify, Apple Music , YouTube etc