‘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 Porirua Hip-Hop artist Scheme.

Who are you? Tell us a bit about your music:
SCHEME (Born April 23, 1992 ) is a New Zealand Artist from Cannons Creek, Porirua. And is a member of Wellington hip hop group TNG (Them Nutty Gorillas)

What have you been working on lately? Any new tracks or albums on the way?
Scheme has been working on a 12 track album Based on a True Story and was released for New Zealand Music Month May, 2017.

Where is the best place people can follow you & find your music?
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Soundcloud
iTunes
Spotify
Google Play

What were the 3 most influential albums to you growing up?
When growing up Scheme was influenced by:
Mareko – White Sunday
Dziak – Loose Cannon From The Creek
The Game – The Documentary

Which other Wellington musician (s) would you most like to work with?
Everybody.

What ís your favourite Wellington venue to play in?
Bodega or James Cabaret

In your songwriting or composing (or the bands songwriting) how do the compositions and songs take shape?
Scheme looks for beats or producers own beats to create a feel before the songwriting begins then is where the structure of the song takes shape.

Where/when is your next gig?
Scheme has been doing hundreds of shows in the wellington region over the years and is looking towards travelling overseas.