Motive105

Musician — London

01Profile

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03Interview

Name, where are you from?

Motive105, West London.

Describe your style (dress sense) in three words?

Dark, Defined, Detailed.

What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to (and why)?

Drake, 2015, 02 'If you’re reading this its too late' tour. There was something about summer 2016, & drakes album ‘If you’re reading this its too late’ was the soundtrack and energy for that whole summer. For me it was the moment that I realised Drake was in a different air and I felt we was living in his era. A Drake concert in London is always like one big link up but this one felt like a time in my life I can vividly remember.

If you could be on the line up with any two bands/artists in history - who would it be and why?

Jay Z, because in the world of rap you cannot get any bigger than being on the same stage as that man in my opinion. Secondly I would love to go on tour with Kendrick Lamar, I think I could learn so much from that man and his team in so many aspects surrounding the live performance realm.

Which subcultures have influenced you (and why)?

Dancehall/reggae has been a big influence naturally, being Jamaican it got spun in my household all day everyday and growing up Vybz Kartel got spun at every party/block party.

If you could spend an hour with anyone from history - who would it be and why?

Would have to be the legend Bob Marley, I have been listening to him since the day I arrived on this planet. Surreal to say out loud but I feel like I know the man through the music, as if he was always in arms reach for a conversation. That being said it would feel righteous to get to know more about where the man was mentally and spiritually… to be in his presence and hear it out of my own ears.

Of all the venues you’ve been to or played, which is your favourite (and why)?

Bush Hall won me over, not only because I’ve been running up and down Uxbridge Road all my life but more so for its architectural history/integrity. Also My headline is at Bush hall so if I was to bank on the best performance I’ve put on… it will definitely be at that venue. Tickets available now!

Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music (and why)?

FREE VYBZ KARTEL… FREE WORL BOSSS… This mans music facilitated so many of my first experiences growing up in my community.

04Playlist Notes

The first track you played on repeat?

Buju Banton - Champion

A song that defines the teenage you?

Mavado - So special

One record you would keep forever?

Pressure - love and affection

A song lyric that has inspired you?

Jcole - Love yourz ’No such thing asa life that’s better than yours'

The song that would get you straight on the dance floor?

Beanie Man - Rum & Redbull

A song you wished you had written?

Bakar - Hell N Back

Best song to turn up loud?

Christopher Martin - Im a big deal

A song people wouldn’t expect you to like?

Yungblud - Don’t feel like feeling sad today

Best song to end an all-nighter on?

Jcole, Jeremih - Planez

Any bands/artists you are listening to right now?
(pick a track for each)

Kojey Radical, Cash, King Promise - Born (Remix)

Skiifall - My Gully

Skeng, Stalk Ashley - Talibhan

Mura Masa, Pa Salieu, Skillibeng - Blessing me

03Interview

Name, where are you from?

Motive105, West London.

Describe your style (dress sense) in three words?

Dark, Defined, Detailed.

What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to (and why)?

Drake, 2015, 02 'If you’re reading this its too late' tour. There was something about summer 2016, & drakes album ‘If you’re reading this its too late’ was the soundtrack and energy for that whole summer. For me it was the moment that I realised Drake was in a different air and I felt we was living in his era. A Drake concert in London is always like one big link up but this one felt like a time in my life I can vividly remember.

If you could be on the line up with any two bands/artists in history - who would it be and why?

Jay Z, because in the world of rap you cannot get any bigger than being on the same stage as that man in my opinion. Secondly I would love to go on tour with Kendrick Lamar, I think I could learn so much from that man and his team in so many aspects surrounding the live performance realm.

Which subcultures have influenced you (and why)?

Dancehall/reggae has been a big influence naturally, being Jamaican it got spun in my household all day everyday and growing up Vybz Kartel got spun at every party/block party.

If you could spend an hour with anyone from history - who would it be and why?

Would have to be the legend Bob Marley, I have been listening to him since the day I arrived on this planet. Surreal to say out loud but I feel like I know the man through the music, as if he was always in arms reach for a conversation. That being said it would feel righteous to get to know more about where the man was mentally and spiritually… to be in his presence and hear it out of my own ears.

Of all the venues you’ve been to or played, which is your favourite (and why)?

Bush Hall won me over, not only because I’ve been running up and down Uxbridge Road all my life but more so for its architectural history/integrity. Also My headline is at Bush hall so if I was to bank on the best performance I’ve put on… it will definitely be at that venue. Tickets available now!

Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music (and why)?

FREE VYBZ KARTEL… FREE WORL BOSSS… This mans music facilitated so many of my first experiences growing up in my community.

04Playlist Notes

The first track you played on repeat?

Buju Banton - Champion

A song that defines the teenage you?

Mavado - So special

One record you would keep forever?

Pressure - love and affection

A song lyric that has inspired you?

Jcole - Love yourz ’No such thing asa life that’s better than yours'

The song that would get you straight on the dance floor?

Beanie Man - Rum & Redbull

A song you wished you had written?

Bakar - Hell N Back

Best song to turn up loud?

Christopher Martin - Im a big deal

A song people wouldn’t expect you to like?

Yungblud - Don’t feel like feeling sad today

Best song to end an all-nighter on?

Jcole, Jeremih - Planez

Any bands/artists you are listening to right now?
(pick a track for each)

Kojey Radical, Cash, King Promise - Born (Remix)

Skiifall - My Gully

Skeng, Stalk Ashley - Talibhan

Mura Masa, Pa Salieu, Skillibeng - Blessing me