G R O O V E M E T E R : B R I A N S O K O
Brian : I just discovered Hillzy and I really like what he ' s doing , he ' s definitely somebody to watch .
GMI : With the current shift towards Africa , how can African creatives use their talents and skills to have a seat at the table with other ' superstars ' or ' moguls ' in the entertainment business ?
Brian : The phrase content is King / Queen comes to mind , I think if you make short digestible versions of your music i . e . 60-second videos for Instagram and TikTok / Triller videos it makes it easier for your song to go viral .
GMI : Fans are getting more of Brian Soko ' s music including the recently eleased ' Moola '. Can we expect you to move from behind the scenes to become a full-fledged artist ?
Brian : Yes , last year was a transitional year for me and I have focused more of my time on my own music and projects . Even as a producer when I work with artists if I ' m writing on the song I try to leave my vocals on it as a featured artist .
GMI : What do you prefer , being a songwriter / producer , or being an artist , and why ?
Brian : Right now I prefer being an artist because it ' s a new experience for me and I have more control as I get to make all the decisions .
GMI : What ' s the next level for Brian Soko , and Anashe Media Group in 2020 and beyond ?
Brian : I will be dropping a lot of music this year , I have two collaborative projects scheduled for this year and hopefully will be dropping my debut project at the top of next year . As always , keep a lookout for Jazz Prosper and YoungNash new material .
GMI : Thank you for the interview , any parting words for your fans ?
Brian : Keep an eye out for new music and new videos from me and the Anashe team and please follow me on Youtube and Instagram .
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