Quick Q&A with superstar – MAKEIDA
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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 Single “Sugar Love”
Musichild Entertainment artist Makeida has released her first single “Sugar Love” from her debut album coming this summer entitled “Unstoppable”. Makeida is an exciting new artist taking clubs and radio stations by storm all across the world.
Behold Makeida! Fresh out of London, UK, this do-it-yourself R&B-Pop queen is about to change the world one melody at a time. She makes her own clothes, writes her own tunes, and will soon enough shatter every dance floor from here to the USA. Makeida has the gift to grab you by the hand and pull you right into the spotlight along with her. It’s a shareable fame. The exclusion is gone. Isn’t this why they built dance floors in the first place? Makeida – Changing the world one melody at a time…
“The music is intended to inspire people to feel a certain way about themselves, so they’ll be able to encompass, in their own lives, a sense of inner fame that they can project to the world, and the carefree nature of the album is a reflection of that aura. I like to funnel interesting ideas to the rest of the world through a pop lens.” Stay tuned for more of our close encounters with Makeida.
“Sugar Love” audio stream:
Makeida: Audio: Sugar Love
Link to Makeida EPK:
Makeida: EPK
Makeida: Video: Making “Sugar Love”
Preferred Retail Link:
http://www.amazon.com/Sugar-Love/
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“Sugar Love” Official Music Video Exclusive!
We at Makeida.com are extremely proud to present Makeida’s Official Music Video for the brand new single: “Sugar Love”
Watch “Sugar Love” Music Video here:
About Sugar Love
Sugar Love is a magical tale of a love that fights against adversity and of a love that keeps you strong and grounded when you need it most. Written by Makeida Ezekiel and produced by US producers The Young Boyz, the song explores several emotions that allows for the listener to really relate and connect with the artist and the emotions. Sugar Love is a feel good, happy R&B, summer song with an amazing hook. Sugar Love is the first major release for (UK R&B Pop Singer) Makeida, which is being release by independent record label Musichild Entertainment. (continue reading…)
Makeida to Join Flo Rida Tour
Makeida to Join Flo Rida
Hold onto your socks folks … MAKEIDA NEWS & GOSSIP, just got it hands on some pretty amazing news. Word going across the inner circles is that Makeida may be joining Flo Rida on his upcoming UK tour. (continue reading…)
T PAIN Selects Makeida to Open Thr33 Ringz Concert at O2 Academy Sheffield
Grammy Award-winning and Rapping phenomenon T-Pain hits the UK hard with his Thr33 Ringz’ Tour featuring special guests; DJ Rugged and DJ Miller and UK support from (Super HOT R&B Singer) Makeida! (continue reading…)
AKON selects Makeida to open show at Indigo-02
Oops Makeida did it again!! Makeida has been hand-picked by AKON to open his Album Launch Party Show at Indigo02 on January 26th 2009!
AKON commented “I’m very impressed by Makeida’s buzz– she’s hot.”
Looks like another great success for Makeida!
Akon chooses Makeida to play AKON Indigo02 Concert
Makeida to Perform at the UK Stunner’s Launch Party
Makeida is scheduled to perform at the 2008 UK Stunner’s Launch Party on Sunday 5th October 2008 at 11:30pm.
The event also marks the launch of the Official Kaya Foundation.
Makeida’s Hustle Wins Multiple Honours on YouTube
In less than ONE WEEK after being posted on (super popular video sharing) site YouTube; Makeida’s video titled: “Makeida Hustling at Notting Hill Carnival” has received multiple honours on YouTube!
Makeida’s video at Notting Hill Carnival shows the young R&B singer on her grind with Makeida World (the official models and promotions team for Makeida) at the annual London Music festival. The video received more than 50,000 plays in less than a few days and has now earned over 10 honours. (continue reading…)
Makeida Rises up iTunes Charts
“He Got It” downloaded 274,000 in 3 months! A record for ANY unsigned independent artist!
iTunes has been around for over 7 years. Apple inc. The expansion of music available across this application extends to major label recording artists like: Mariah Carey, Beyonce Knowles, Keisha Cole, and many more. Additionally it extends to independent unsigned recording artists like Makeida.
This highly motivated young new spirit has raised the bar for independent artists on ITunes. With an astounding 274,000 downloads in a mere 3 months. It was all achieved with marketing strictly by Internet sources and Makeida accomplished these numbers without the help of a video. The bright and talented singer/songwriter is taking the UK to new heights with her hit “He Got It”. The modest diva has a positive attitude and free going spirit. Makeida is on the right path to stardom with her unbelievable voice and heartfelt personality she is a sure hit for the United States.
Makeida stole the attention and hearts of loyal carnival goers at this year’s Notting Hill Carnival (2008) in 2008, which is one of the biggest street parties across the world with over 2 million people in attendance. Makeida performed across a whooping 4 stages including Radio One Xtra, Rampage and Rappattack.
The success of “He Got It” is just the beginning for the aspiring star. Makeida is touching people around the world and with the support of her street team ( known as MAKEIDA WORLD) and artists like T Pain, Jay Z and Akon, So what’s in store for this rising star? Time will tell however in a recent interview Makeida expressed her thoughts about the future.
Makeida said her future plans are “…to be as successful as I can and I try to take everyday as it comes”. She went on further to say “I want to get involved with helping people and I want to record good heart felt music”.
With the brains, beauty, and talent Makeida is the full package and is destine to do great things. Makeida’s schedule for 2008 has been very busy and it is looking to be a continued path for her. Her next big event is the 2008 MOBO AWARDS scheduled in October. To learn more about Makeida visit www.makeida.com.
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