‘New EP’ is where a band or artist answers some questions about their latest release. Up next is Gaylon Hindley, AKA Double G mAkeAbangA, an artist/Producer/live performer, born in Cape Town, South Africa holding it down for the 04 Wellington. Double G #GG has been active in the NZ music scene over the last few years and has opened for the likes of international artist and Grammy nominated Lloyd(USA) and Hip Hop sensation Vince Staples(USA) and local legend CheFu and the likes of Donell Lewis Kenyon Brown. His debut EP ‘i’ is out now on all major platforms, and features 6 tracks excessively produced by Local Wellington Producer JAH BEATzMUSIK.
When/where was the new EP recorded?
The EP was recorded and mixed in my home studio and mastered by Jamin Ese.
Who produced/engineered the EP? How did the tracks come together in the studio, or at home?
Jah sent me a beat pack a year ago and I slowly completed this project using all the beats provided, amongst playing constant live shows across NZ and working fulltime. JAHBEATsMUSIK aka Jamin Ese produced all the beats and mastered the project as well and slipped me one final beat with a feature from himself which completed the project.
Did the shorter format of an EP give you the option to experiment in any way with your sound or with different forms of song-writing?
I always tend to experiment with each piece of music I receive, from freestyling to catch a vibe to having whitty lyrics complement my ever changing flow structure. I love experimenting and the evolution of music.
Was there any specific gear you used to capture that?
MacBook Pro with Logic Pro X & Garage band this is my go to DAW Scarlet 2i2 audio interface and a rode NT-1A microphone. My producer Jah uses FL studio for the production side.
Is there a particular track or theme that the EP was formed around?
The i track and leading single was inspired by me cementing myself in the Wellington scene. I have literally done the hard miles and this track is a statement and testament to that grind and come up.
Where do you see the EPs place in growing an audience online? Do you see it as a progression towards an album or a separate entity?
This EP will be a standalone and first-time collaboration between myself and jamin with many other projects in mind for the future. I definitely have a singles and project ready to go after this one.
Which digital platforms is it available on?
Available through all major streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple music and even TikTok.
Are you doing any gigs or promotion for its release?
I have been promoting the i EP through all my live shows I’ve been playing over the last year Including GMGs IMOL series which I am the Host and performing artist, and will continue to do so. My next Live show will be 2nd of November at Moon Bar New Town for the IMOL end of year showcase.