XNilo

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Where are you currently based? I am based between London and Miami where I’m currently recording  What's been happening recently and how has your Covid experience been so far? When Covid first came about I quarantined out in Spain with my family for a few months. It was hard to begin with being stuck indoors everyday but I just used the opportunity to work on my project creating new music and ideas. How did you first start playing music?  I started writing my own material when I was 14 after finding out my mum had cancer. It was a rough time for me but music really saved me. It was the only thing that could take my mind off all the bad things that I was experiencing at that time. Your mixtape 'Long Time Coming' is out now, what were the influences behind the Mixtape? I have many influences ranging from classic R&B to modern afro beats with a hint of latin rythm and melodies right back to 80’s hip hop and I love my Drum & Bass! Please tell us about the process: The music flowed nicely during the creative process of the mixtape. I didn’t really think too hard, it was more a case of just making music I love and making sure the record has a wide range of sonics and vibes. How did the concept for the music video come about? The concept for the video was to have something dark and edgy with a sexy feel to it. The video showcases the storyline that is told through the lyrics of the track with a constant movement which is what gives it that rolling vibe. Who did you work with and where did you film? I work with various different film crews from Miami, LA, Spain and the United Kingdom depending on and what we are trying to achieve with each project, I love Kaz Ové’s work and I’m working with a cool Jamaican director at the minute on my next video.  What did you find most challenging and rewarding throughout the creation of 'Long Time Coming'? To be totally honest I wouldn’t say it was challenging as I enjoyed every part of creating this piece of work. The rewarding feeling was to finally finish up the project ready for release! Who are you listening to at the moment? I am currently listening to mostly latin urban artists ; people like Farruko, Sech and Myke Towers.  What do you like to do away from music? I like to work out in the gym, go for a bike ride or some basketball or hit the beach, if there is one close by of course! What's planned for the remainder of 2020 going into 2021? I am currently working on finishing up my latin project which I have been working on for some time now and I’m feeling great about it. Favourite food and place to hangout? Jerk chicken with rice and peas and a good movie binge on the sofa! Twitter - https://twitter.com/officialxnilo Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/xnilo/

Where are you currently based?

I am based between London and Miami where I’m currently recording

What’s been happening recently and how has your Covid experience been so far?

When Covid first came about I quarantined out in Spain with my family for a few months. It was hard to begin with being stuck indoors everyday but I just used the opportunity to work on my project creating new music and ideas.

How did you first start playing music? 

I started writing my own material when I was 14 after finding out my mum had cancer. It was a rough time for me but music really saved me. It was the only thing that could take my mind off all the bad things that I was experiencing at that time.

Your mixtape ‘Long Time Coming’ is out now, what were the influences behind the Mixtape?

I have many influences ranging from classic R&B to modern afro beats with a hint of latin rythm and melodies right back to 80’s hip hop and I love my Drum & Bass!

Please tell us about the process:

The music flowed nicely during the creative process of the mixtape. I didn’t really think too hard, it was more a case of just making music I love and making sure the record has a wide range of sonics and vibes.

How did the concept for the music video come about?

The concept for the video was to have something dark and edgy with a sexy feel to it. The video showcases the storyline that is told through the lyrics of the track with a constant movement which is what gives it that rolling vibe.

Who did you work with and where did you film?

I work with various different film crews from Miami, LA, Spain and the United Kingdom depending on and what we are trying to achieve with each project, I love Kaz Ové’s work and I’m working with a cool Jamaican director at the minute on my next video.

What did you find most challenging and rewarding throughout the creation of ‘Long Time Coming’?

To be totally honest I wouldn’t say it was challenging as I enjoyed every part of creating this piece of work. The rewarding feeling was to finally finish up the project ready for release!

Who are you listening to at the moment?

I am currently listening to mostly latin urban artists ; people like Farruko, Sech and Myke Towers.

What do you like to do away from music?

I like to work out in the gym, go for a bike ride or some basketball or hit the beach, if there is one close by of course!

What’s planned for the remainder of 2020 going into 2021?

I am currently working on finishing up my latin project which I have been working on for some time now and I’m feeling great about it.

Favourite food and place to hangout?

Jerk chicken with rice and peas and a good movie binge on the sofa!

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