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The Eighth Note: Allgoodz

Eighth Note

‘The Eighth Note’ is 8 quick Questions with Wellington Musicians.

A chance for us to catch up with people & see what they’re up to, or introduce you to a new musician/band and their music.

Today’s guest is Allgoodz, who is part of the AllgoodzENT crew out of Porirua.

Who are you? Tell us a bit about your music:
The names Allgoodz. I am an independent music producer/hip hop artist who runs an Independent record Label based in Wellington New Zealand called Allgoodz Entertainment, which consists of NGA, Alazae, Kazama & Yours truly Allgoodz who make up the crew Allgoodz ENT (Educate,Nurture,Teach). We create reality hip hop/RnB, telling stories and real life experiences from the hood.

What have you been working on lately? Any new tracks or albums on the way?
We are currently working on 2 albums and 1 Mixtape. Allgoodz has an album in the works called ‘The Coming’. Also NGA’s first solo album featuring a bunch of artists called ‘Life Through My Eyes’ is also in the making, as well as NGA’s Mixtape called ‘The Black Sheep Mixtape’.

Where is the best place people can follow you & find your music?
YouTube
Soundcloud

What were the 3 most influential albums to you growing up?
Eminem – Slim shady LP
Disturbed – 10,000 Fists
Tool – Lateralus

Which other Wellington musician (s) would you most like to work with?
Flowz (Footsouljahs), Double G Make a banger, TK Paradza (Titanium) who I’m currently working with.

What’s your favourite Wellington venue to play in?
I always loved performing at Bodega. Plus Fast Eds when it was around and most likely The Grand or Hotel Bristol. There’s actually many.

In your songwriting or composing (or the band’s songwriting) how do the
compositions and songs take shape?

Allgoodz creates the beats or has beats from other producers. We play the beats and just start writing and slowly the song all fall into place.

Where/when is your next gig?
This Saturday at the Titahi Bay Boatshed Festival I’m the main act and will be on at 7pm!! It’s free for all some come through for my first set of 2017.


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