Fusing a variety of styles and influences, South-London born musician and producer A2 has been quietly building a reputation and fanbase since his debut in 2012. His lyrics are refreshingly introspective and his sound blends soulful singing with a rap flow that captures contemporary London styles in a totally unique way.
Styling out the latest colorway of the new adidas Originals Nite Jogger sneakers, A2 represents today’s generation of nocturnal creative; the artists who come alive at night, whether that’s tinkering and refining tracks in the studio or at his energetic live shows across the city.
How would you describe your musicial style? How has it evolved since your earlier material back in 2012?
It’s a mixture of all the music I’ve listened to and everything I’ve been through on different rhythms. Every year I get older I try and polish and elaborate on the sound.
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Life is my first inspiration, just everyday things and interactions. I think people finding out I don’t really get inspired by other artists as such – the fact that I’m more inspired by my goals – is
a surprise.
Who are your biggest musical inspirations?
The culture around South London is insane. You’re almost pushed into music from school or where you live. Most of the backgrounds in the crucial areas are Jamaican or African.
South London is producing a lot of talented musicians at the moment, why do you think it's so hot right now?
Those are big musical cultures so it just turns into a hub for musicians and dancers.
Alone you have so much thinking time and no pressure, but on the flip side you’ve got no one to judge, get a reaction or bounce energy off. I prefer just being in the studio alone majority of the time.
Yeah I try. I was a producer before anything so I always try and keep the balance. I like the fact that I can’t create a whole song from start to finish all alone.
Are you still self-producing tracks? What are the pros and cons of working alone?
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So it’s time for me and a few new artists I rate to show face.
This year is the introduction to Them Vs Us, my record label, and more music and influences from the UK. I’m putting a magnifying glass over everything this year.
What can we expect from you in 2019?
Most of my sessions are done after hours just to catch the vibe.
I can find creativity at any hour of the day. If I’m lacking I just take a break or do something else. It’s rare that I record in the daytime. Most of my sessions are done after hours just to catch the vibe.
When do you feel most creative? Day or night? Why do you think this is?
I don’t feel like anything can compare to the love you get from your hometown but if I’m honest there’s also a love and energy that supporters outside the UK give.
Having performed outside the UK, how does it compare to the energy you get in your hometown?
The studio or somewhere chill I can work and just vibe with my people. I’m pretty basic man, my party days are on hold until we go triple platinum.
What’s your favorite place in London to be at night?
Styling out the latest colorway of the new adidas Originals Nite Jogger sneakers, A2 represents today’s generation of nocturnal creative, the artists who come alive at night, whether that’s tinkering and refining tracks in the studio or at his energetic live shows across the city.
Fusing a variety of styles and influences, South-London born musician and producer A2 has been quietly building a reputation and fanbase since his debut in 2012. His lyrics are refreshingly introspective and his style blends soulful singing with a rap flow that captures contemporary London styles in a totally unique way.
It’s like this appreciation and admiration for being there.
