‘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 Producer/Rapper DoubleG.
Who are you? Tell us a bit about your music:
I am DoubleG mAkeAbangA (make a hit) in plain English. Born and raised in Cape Town South Africa holding it down for Wellington. I have been recording and mixing my own tracks since 2006 when I arrived on the NZ shores.
Coming to NZ presented myself with a world of opportunities that we simply did not have growing up in South Africa. I was able to purchase my first microphone and used the software that was included as a package. With little to no Knowledge at all I took to Google and YouTube to educate myself on how to use certain software and hardware. I was instantly hooked when I heard myself play back through the speakers.
My entire family plays some form of instrument or has sung in bands choirs ect. And my Father is a DJ. I finally found my gift and this was to become a producer/rapper. I haven’t stopped year after year I spent harnessing my skills and kept on building. I design all my own cover art for my singles and do posters and cover art for artist around wellington one of many skills.
Currently I am the Co-founder of GMG a small company that helps up and coming artist with stage presence, shows , and production. Lunar Ignite is this platform.
What have you been working on lately? Any new tracks or albums on the way?
I have been working on countless singles/remixes for up and coming artists and collaborating with a small selection of artists, as well as running the Lunar Ignite showcase alongside my manger Lucy Jo.
Where is the best place people can follow you & find your music?
The Double G Facebook Page. Everything goes through my page for promotional purposes. And SoundCloud
What were the 3 most influential albums to you growing up?
Lil Wayne – The Carter 2
The score –The Fugees
The Game – the Documentary
Which other Wellington musician (s) would you most like to work with?
This is tough as I have featured with a few Artists in Wellington/Auckland and Hamilton and have a few features in the making.
But Around NZ:
Yung Cliff aka Swade Wallace (Wanganui)
Ammo Nation (Hamilton)
Donell Lewis
What’s your favourite Wellington venue to play in?
Moon Bar the place that I started got mad love for that place and the events manager shout out Julian Taylor.
In your song writing or composing (or the band’s song writing) how do the compositions and songs take shape?
I always say to people I’m an impulsive producer even though I have melodies going through my head every day I clear my mind and let the music speak to me. I produce my own material and have been exclusively working on my own sound for the last two years.
Where/when is your next gig?
Apr 22nd Lunar Ignite #3 @ Moon1.
May 12th 8Ignite @ Meow – Ignite NZ Hip-Hop Showcase
June 2nd WellyBound2 Presented and Hosted by Algoodz ENT.
Credit To Ben Jordan PC Official