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myself I find. This is something that happens every time I make music. It’s almost as if my identity is my music.
How do you choose which songs to do or keep?
I don’t choose my music. My
music comes to me. It just fows.
I can’t describe the process. It’s something spiritual. As it comes, I create. For me, it’s easy and organic. That’s for the most part. But I push further sometimes. There are moments where I have musical ideas, and I share those thoughts with a producer I am working with. Other times, I hear something that
I like or that moves me, and I just jump on it. I fully immerse myself in it. But no matter what I do, my heart is attached.
Is DKT dedicated to anyone in particular and are the lyrics true?
Yeah. It’s about my relationship
with my ex. Not quite sure I’d say it’s dedicated to her. But it’s not actually a love song. It’s about toxicity and how it made me go crazy.
The words in any Oxlade song are true. Always. They’re facts. I make what I like to call ‘reality music’. I sing about my life and what I’m going through or what I’ve been through.
What are your views on love and relationships?
Romantic relationships aren’t for everyone. If you get mind to fall
in love, do it. If not free yourself. Commitment isn’t for everyone.
I generally don’t like speaking or advising on this issue. I think you should do what makes you happy.
What experience do you try to create for listeners? What
are some of the types of feelings and thoughts you want them to have?
As you listen to my music, you’d notice that every song has its emotions and themes. You can tell what I’m feeling and that’s what I’m trying to evoke. My music in some way, triggers empathy. You’re never wondering where my head or heart were at when you listen to my songs. Again, this falls back to ‘reality music’.
How do you hope your sound will evolve over time?
Change is constant. A man must improve. And no matter what, people always change. And it’s
the same with my music. I’m not focused on my evolution, which is inevitable. So I’m not pressured on maintaining my sound. Evolution happens by itself. The Oxlade you heard on ‘Oxygen’ is diferent from this Oxlade. It’s all organic, I’m
the same person, but I’m just in a diferent place.
Who do you want to work with next and why?
Drake. Defnitely. Who doesn’t want to work with Drake. He’s probably the biggest artist on the continent, in terms of infuence. I think he also has a certain greatness to him. One that grew and metamorphosized steadily. And quite frankly, I
want to be great. That’s what I’m prophesying into my life – greatness.
What are two things you’d like your listeners to focus on in terms of your artistry?
I can name three things actually. The depth of my music and me as a brand. And lastly, the details. Whatever you think is insignifcant, isn’t. There’s a reason for everything I do...down to even the way I wear my cap.
On your journey, what do you think will remain the most important to you?
The understanding that happiness is paramount and that success does not equal fame. No matter how far and how high my career
in music takes me, remaining balanced and in touch with reality and real people is crucial.
I don t choose
my music. My music comes to me. It just flows. I can t describe the process. It s something spiritual. As it comes, I create. For me, it s easy and organic. That s for the most part. But I push further sometimes. There are moments where I have musical ideas, and I share those thoughts with a producer I am working with.
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