Formula Indie Sessions _ Interview with DUBVOCALIZA
Introduction of the project
What is your earliest memory connected to music?
I was fed a diet of gospel music, reggae , dub-poetry, dance hall and toasting from childhood!
I developed an interest in writing poetry , short stories and essays from primary school in Jamaica.
I could recite a whole bible chapter by memory and loved reciting poetry to my classmates.
While in high school in Clarendon Jamaica at 17yrs of age , I was influenced by Mutabaruka, a Jamaican Dub-poet ,Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Culture, Burning Spear and other prominent Jamaican artists!
I started to recite my poetry to music on the B-side of 45 records which was just version, no lyrics, and that was the start of my musical journey
How did your passion for creating music begin?
People were warming to me and listening to my musical poetry in school at home on the street corner , everywhere I go , I was reciting poetry that I had written or bible chapters
and I knew that I had a lot to say and realize the power of music that it can shout across continents!
What’s the story behind your current music project?
I am going through a phase where I’m just writing songs and creating melodies. There’s so much going on in the world and music is my voice , my reaction, my safe space !
I am spilling my guts on recording a gospel album at the moment because I’m feeling thankful ! At the same time I’m working on a roots, rock, reggae album because I’m feeling the reggae vibrations and the message of peace, oneness and universal love !
How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard your music before?
Dubvocaliza music is positive, with powerful sounds and hard hitting words ,entertaining, debating , with catchy lyrics and beautiful reggae!
What is one thing you’ve learned that completely changed the way you make music?
I have learnt that perseverance is key in making music and you have to make music for the love of music !
What tools, instruments, or software are essential in your creative process?
Write songs with a sense of purpose , make it real if you must with a good keyboard player, bassist , vocalist , guitarist and an awesome drummer!
Which indie artist or song are you loving right now?
The Artic monkeys
How have your personal experiences influenced your music and artistic vision?
I have always been a spiritually conscious artist and when I look at the world around me and the challenges faced each day , the outlook on life and forecast, it definitely influenced my music and artistic vision!
What emotions or messages do you hope listeners take from your work?
I hope that listeners will take the message of oneness, peace, tolerance and universal love from dubvocaliza music .
What’s the most important lesson music has taught you so far?
Music has taught me to be humble and grateful and I have learnt that you have to be persistent , because there are many good unknown artists out there!
What is a dream venue or festival you would love to perform at?
I would like to perform at Glastonbury music Festival
If you could collaborate with any artist, past or present, who would it be and why?
That artist is definitely Bob Marley because of the consciousness in his music and his cry for world peace!
Where can our listeners follow and support your music? (Website,Spotify, IG, links)
WEBSITE : http://dubvocalizamusic.com
FACEBOOK :https://www.facebook.com/DUBVOCALIZAMUSIC/
YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/user/DubVocalizaMusic
SOUND CLOUD :https://soundcloud.com/dubvocali
INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/dubvocaliza/
Looking toward the future, what’s your dream for the next chapter of your musical journey?
I am striving to perform in all 27 member countries of the European Union , Canada and The United States of America.
What do you hope listeners will discover about you along the way?
I hope that they will discover that I am a musical poet of all genres of music and my whole agenda is based around peace in the world , tolerance and love for each other !
