Mysie

Name, where are you from?
Mysie, South London.

Describe your style in three words?
Classic, Timeless, Androgynous.

What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
Thundercat at Shepherds Bush Empire. I was tripping out that entire show. Felt like I was in a trance. Everything about that show was out of this world visually and sonically. I will definitely never forget that show.

If you could work with any artist in history?
Kendrick Lamar. First song I heard from him was ‘The Heart part 2’ – this song really is a masterpiece. It is a musical monologue and takes you on such a journey…you just don’t want it to end. Ever since hearing that tune, I’ve been such a huge fan. I would love to work with him!

Which Subcultures have influenced you?
My influences come from a variety of different artists and genres. I was born in South London, moved to South Africa and back to South London again, meaning there’s definitely more than one subculture that’s influenced my life and who I am musically. Growing up in South London exposed me to a lot; the UK GARAGE and house scene, listening to rap, HIP HOP and R&B through older siblings as well as being classically trained in piano. Living a small part of my life in South Africa exposed me to African culture and musicians such as Brenda Fassie. I see my influences as a big mix of cultures embedded in me as one. I’ve taken from everywhere and anywhere.

If you could spend an hour with anyone from history?
Nina Simone. As a black female classically trained pianist, her story is so powerful and fascinates me still to this day. She is fearless and limitless and her music spanned such a broad range of musical styles.

Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
Jay Kay from Jamiroquai. I love every single album. Jay Kay brings so much energy to his music and really puts me in a place of nostalgia every time I turn it on. Absolutely timeless.

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