Here she is performing her hit single "Musiq" live at the Sweet Auburn Festival in Atlanta, GA. The song is a love letter of sorts to music written with a maturity that far exceeds her years. Check it out!
I recently got the opportunity to interview Septymber after listening to her single and found out that she is a very interesting young lady that I am sure will take the music world by storm. Get a small glimpse into the head of Septymber.
1. When did you fall in love with music?
The day that I fell in love with music was also the day I realized that
music was already in love with me. Poetry, my first love, introduced me to
music, with a hello and a handshake, the first time I wrote my own song,
entitled The Eighth.
2. How did you get your start?
I started on foot, (with my voice in my pocket and my mother on my side)
downtown Atlanta Georgia, hopping from concert to concert, searching for
managers, A&R's or music moguls to sing for (in the middle of the street if
needed) in order to prove myself; to prove that I was Atlanta's next Star.
After nearly 2 years of grinding, I landed in the office of Doc
Holiday, who eventually got me signed to Stage Frite Music Group.
3. What was your first performance like?
My very first performance was an internal nightmare but reality's dream. I
was flushed with fever and the flu, suffering from the shivers, but I
pulled it off after much prayer and lots of crowd participation. I was
forced to morph into another character for a 7 minute show, and was rushed
to the emergency room minutes after. Overall, it was my best show yet!
4. Who would you compare your sound to?
I would compare my sound to the late Amy Winehouse with a hint of Nina
Simone.
5. Who would you most like to work with in the future?
I would be honored to work with Ms. Lauryn Hill.
6. Who are your musical inspirations?
My musical inspirations vary from greats like Adele and Kendrick Lamar to
Erykah Badu and Janelle Monae.
7. How did you come up with the concept for you single "MuZiQ"?
Ironically, I was asleep when I wrote my single "MuZiQ". As crazy as it
sounds, I literally dreamed about being in love with my one and only love,
Music. Once I woke up, the lyrics of the songs spilled from my pen like a
waterfall of words.
8. Who did you work with to make your single possible?
Alongside producer, Jvon on the beat, we mixed a bit of songwriting
skills, a pinch of magic, a spoonful of engineering expertise and an ounce
of hardwork and passion in a big black pot and "MuZiQ" was born.
9. Are there plans in the near future for a full length album?
Yes, Of course! We plan to drop the album in September of 2013.
10. Lastly, when can people expect to see you on the West-Coast?
This ATL-ien can't wait to visit the West Coast to get a taste of the
culture, music and environment. As long as the invitation is open, I'll be
on the next flight out as soon as I can!
Septymber is definitely one to look out for as the years (and hopefully albums) go by and I hope she keeps me in the loop with updates about her full length album next year. I will be keeping my ear to the ground listening for the "MUSIQ"! Make sure that if you like her you follow this COOLBIRD on twitter here @Septymber and check out her YouTube too for music videos and special messages!
*To find out even more about Septymber, check out her bio!
*Book Septymber here!
Well, I hope this has been as fun for you as it has been for me and until next time....
Editor in Chief of The Penguin Gazette,
Rudy
