Mor Music blogger Laura a.k.a Miss Vengeance recently
interviewed rapper Rakim Bailey.
How does it feel to finally be doing something you love?
It feels quite good. I feel content, if you get what I mean.
What do you hope to do with your music?
I hope to work with a lot of main stream artists I really
like, for example Frank Ocean who I really enjoy listening to.
What do you think your listeners will get out of listening
to your music?
A good vibe I hope, like a good feeling, something they can
relate to and relax to.
Who are your influences?
If I had to give a name, it would have to be Frank Ocean. The
way he writes his music influences me. Also have to add Slick Rick, as I grew
up listening to him.
What is it like to be a rapper?
It’s interesting, I quite enjoy it. I’ve always wanted to be
a singer and musician. Being a rapper is good as you have a lot of variety, a
lot you can do with it, and you can do a lot of styles.
Do you aspire to make it big internationally? Or do you enjoy
being a local rapper?
I aspire to be big and local at the same time - so a bit of
both.
Where would you most like to perform?
Something like V festival.
If you could dabble in another genre of music what genre
would it be?
Like house music, like Sam Smith, I'd like to do that.
Is there any advice to give to young aspiring rappers out
there?
Be yourself, and be original in what you do. The more you try to copy someone, the more
you take away from not being you.
Rakim Bailey’s single with Aimee is due out next month
(November 2013).
Check out Rakim's Youtube video:
'Ra ft. Arbaaz Cassim-Like you'
You can follow Rakim
Bailey on Twitter@Rakim_B
Great interview good questions. Sounds like a nice guy keep up the good work
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