Quick Q&A with superstar – MAKEIDA
So we’ve only got 24 seconds so here it is… – Enjoy! (continue reading…)
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Interview: 24 Seconds with Makeida
Makeida on making it to the top her way!
Makeida is an exciting new artist taking clubs and radio stations by storm all across the world. Musichild Entertainment artist Makeida has released her first single “Sugar Love” from her debut album coming this summer entitled “Unstoppable”. Makeida has undoubtedly got the look, the artistic licence and the determination to succeed. While it might seem like Makeida popped up out of nowhere, she’s anything but an overnight sensation. In fact, she spent years toiling away behind-the-scenes, writting tracks for label mates, and also played a significant role in the internet marketing of many stars like, Jay Z, Leona Lewis and even Susan Boyle, before being able to release her own music. “You really have to prove yourself and show your worthiness as a star with the way the industry is today.”
Makeida is indeed one of those rare artists working in music’s most lucrative genre who can write her own songs. “Singers writing their own songs is a dying art. We don’t think of R&B seriously any more, that’s what I want people to do,” she says. The 23-year-old, who grew up Makeida Ezekiel in London, has had a seemingly rapid rise, with her style and ambition earning comparisons with Beyonce .
“When I write my songs, I don’t really think of her (Beyonce) – but I’m a young hard working lady also, so it’s like we’ve got a lot in common,” she has said. “I am Makeida,” she says, “the girl with the big voice and a whole lot of f****** nerve.”
She’s been singing professionally since she was 15 and, before becoming Makeida, she has worked with stars like Westlife, Leona Lewis, T Pain and many others. Makeida became an overnight sensation online, thanks to social sites like MySpace and Youtube. America, and the rest of the world, can’t seem to get enough of her. “When I say I wrote the songs on my album I don’t mean I sat in a studio with a producer and a writer while they wrote it. I did the whole goddamn thing.”
To reach that goal, Makeida says she does “nothing but eat, breathe, sleep and live my work. I don’t have much time for boyfriends. I don’t party every night and get wasted. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
Click here to listen to Makeida Sugar Love
Makeida plays the Miami Entertainment Centre on July 17th-20th 2010 (continue reading…)
Makeida’s Global Grind Soars Popularity Fast!
Makeida’s official MySpace site has now tipped the scales at aproximately 6,475,129 MILLION VISITORS!! Makeida’s global grind has paid off and her popularity is soaring fast.
We here that Makeida is being sort after for shows from T Pain, Flo Rida, Trey Songz, TI and LIL WAYNE (announcements about Makeida and Lil Wayne coming very soon).
Makeida's Global Grind Soars Popularity on MySpace
Makeida's Music Popularity on MySpace
We managed to arrange a quick interview with Makeida!!
How do you feel about your soaring success?
I am very thankful and very humble. I am thankful for the wonderful opportunities that present themselves to me. I have been working extremely hard for a few years and though my success seems like it just happened, or as though i just appeared… but i have been here for some years now… grinding.
How have you coped with the struggles and obstacles?
Well, sometimes (in reality) you get burnt a few times first before learning and progressing. So there we’re obstacles that hit me hard and then I learnt from them and although i fell sometimes, i got back up and kept on going. That’s the trick really. The next step is to learn from the past.
What advice do you have for up and coming artist?
Keep on going and don’t let go. It isn’t always going to be a smooth ride, but if you hold on tight you will get through it and be stronger.
Is it strange having all these fans suddenly?
(Makeida Blushes) No. I have had some of my fans for many years. Ok, ok, ok, ok… at first my fan base consisted of family, friends and love ones and then as i continued to work globally, my fan base quickly turned into thousands. It was weird at first. But it’s really cool. You grow a bond with your fans and you feel like you need to update them you know, it’s hard to explain, but it’s like… i know they are there.
Before you go Makeida what’s your current mood??
My current mood is quite calm and relaxed. The last few weeks have been really busy for me, so I’m just taking things easy for now. You know, trying to save my energy.
Useful Links
Makeida’s Official Website
Makeida on MySpace
Makeida on Twitter
Makeida on Facebook
Makeida on Tour with T PAIN (02 Birmingham) – Part 1 “He Got It”
Watch this amazing video as Makeida walks the walk to her on stage set LIVE at the T PAIN Concert Tour at 02 Academy Birmingham. In PART 2 – Makeida is performing “HE GOT IT” (continue reading…)
Makeida Backstage At O2 Indigo with Day 26 – Choice FM Concert
You’re about to watch an exclusive backstage video clip. The video shows Makeida Backstage At O2 Indigo at the Day 26, Choice FM Valentines Day Concert.
In this clip, Makeida had just come off stage and was getting ready for her appearance and arrival at the official after party at Penthouse in London, Leicester Square. (continue reading…)
Makeida with Hair & Make Up Backstage at 02 Indigo
100% unedited backstage footage of Makeida and her and make up team at 02 Indigo in London, UK.
Taken backstage at 02 Indigo on Sunday 15th February 2009. Just after Makeida performed at the Choice FM/ Concert Factory Day 26 Valentines Day Show. (continue reading…)