Currently I am working on two projects. One EP and an album titled Transmogrify. Transmogrify is something many of my fans, supporters, and followers should enjoy. It hones in on almost all aspects of me and my artistry. My saxophone play, singing, keyboard play, rapping… I'm excited to release it in the upcoming months.
Love Music : We been hearing a lot about you, so we notice you're starting to gain a lot of attention. How does it feel?
The feeling is indescribable. Being an artist, one of your greatest hopes is for people to appreciate what you do. I think that goes with just being human in general. When you've put so much time, love, and sweat equity into something, your end goal is to make sure all of that was worth it. Recently, I've been feeling it paying off, and it's a blessing. Thank you to all who have been there through the process, and to all who are joining the process. I love you all.
Love Music : Please tell us more about your latest Song: "Lady" ft. Mile$ ?
Lady has to be one of the most fun songs I've ever recorded. I had first recorded it by myself with different instrumentation and verses. Then one day I was thinking to myself: “Wow, Mile$ would really be a nice touch to this song.” Mile$ and I have had previous success on our collaborative track “Window” and I knew he would do well with “Lady”. He ended up adding an entirely new dynamic and feel to the song. People seem to really feel it, and I have a great time performing it with him. We have many shows on the East Coast coming up right now, and we'll definitely have a good time with “Lady”!
https://soundcloud.com/user-4153095/lady
Love Music : What motivates you to do your best work as a musician ?
My competitiveness and my drive. I have been actively pursuing my goal to be one of the most influential artist of all time since I was 7 years old. Nothing will take away my motivation and discipline required to keep striving towards that feat.
Love Music : How would you describe your current sound ?
That is something I try not to do. To all my artist out there, never put yourself in a box and generalize yourself, art is too complex and too detailed for that. At any given moment your “sound” can change. I like to keep everything I do eclectic and versatile. I really leave it up to the audience to determine my sound. My job is to just give them the sound to determine from.
Love Music : What kind of training have you had, if any ?
I have had many forms of training starting at the age of 11 with my first instructor, opera singer, Keri Marshall. I have a pretty heavy background in Opera, and musical theatre. Some of my extensive training has taken place at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins, the Washington National Opera, and the Lyric Opera House of Baltimore. My time at those institutions had changed my life. My opportunities, accolades, and cultivation as an artist are all in some way a product to my time at those institutions.
Love Music : Who are your musical inspirations?
Anyone who knows me can tell you my number one inspiration as an artist is Miles Davis. When it comes to songwriting specifically, Marvin Gaye is my top influencer. As far as singing goes, Freddie Mercury from the group Queen influences me with his vocal range and lack of “fear” while he's singing/performing. His lack of fear meaning his avant-garde approach to the music and how he makes it all fit.
Love Music : Do you have any advice for anyone wanting to be a professional musician ?
I'll keep this answer short and concise. Expect failure. Accept failure.
Don't “accept” it and just let it go, find your flaws, then floss your flaws.
Love Music : How is your clothing line Swano doing?
Swano is doing well. We have a few new designs that we're working on now and are excited to release soon to the public. As always, you can purchase Swano gear at NoveltyMi.com .
Love Music : What's the best way to follow you ?
You can follow me on Facebook as: Imani Wj Wright and Instagram as: Imaniwjwright1. Also, you can check out my latest music on all streaming platforms as Imani Wj Wright.
I had a great time chatting with you guys.Swano!
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