INTRODUCING THIS YEAR’S SOUNDCAMP FINALISTS: GROUP 2
By Reform Radio
on Fri Aug 12 2022
Soundcamp kicked off this May, inviting new and aspiring artists into the space for a two-week Bootcamp, funded by Youth Music in partnership withThirty Pound Gentleman. After the two-week period, 12 finalists were selected to stay on and hone their craft to the next level, with mentoring from some of the best in the business such as Werkha, Jenna G and Anna Mcluckie.
Let us introduce you to our second group of Soundcamp 2022 finalists…
KARIS JADE
Hello, I am Karis Jade and I’m 22 years old. Originally from Wolverhampton, I am a R&B/Soul singer and songwriter with a story to tell.
How would you describe yourself as an artist?
I would describe myself as an R&B, Soul, Hip Hop artist who doesn’t take themselves too seriously.
How long have you been doing music? When did you start?
In the year of 2017, myself and Superlative made our first collaborative project ‘written free sundays’. This is a project where we made and released a song every week.
What are some of your main influences?
My main influences are Superlative, WILLOW, Jacob Collier and Daniel Caesar. My son is also one of my main influences as I want to show him that he can do whatever he wishes in life.
What do you hope to get out of the Soundcamp experience?
I hope to gain confidence and connections within the industry. I would also like to establish myself as an artist.
What do you see for yourself in the future as an artist?
I see myself making important changes in the world whilst touring and making music.
Who is your dream collaboration?
WILLOW or Jacob Collier. I admire their rawness and realness.
MICAH STALGIC
I am Micah Stalgic, a singer, dancer and songwriter with a passion to carve out a unique fusion of R&B, Hip-Hop & Afrobeat music. Follow me on Instagram and other platforms.
You can find my work on Spotify, Apple Music and Soundcloud.
How would you describe yourself as an artist?
I absolutely love to dance. When I make music, I try and incorporate this element of myself into music that puts my audience in the mood to dance. As well as dancing, I love vintage fashion and I like to fuse this into my audio and visual artistry.
How long have you been doing music? Where did you start?
I have always been surrounded by musical people and aspiring artists so I would freestyle here and there until one day, I finally decided to take music more seriously. I’ve been making music for about five years now.
What are some of your main influences?
There are two things that really influence my music creation process. The first is the act of dancing. Music plays a major role in dancing and I would like to think that people can’t dance effectively without music. The second is my personal experiences, my emotions and the challenges life throws at me.
What do you hope to get out of the Soundcamp experience?
I hope to gain more professional and industry skills and I hope to gain valuable knowledge that would help me navigate through this artistic journey. I hope to build a network of talented artists in Manchester. I also look forward to all the surprises Reform Radio has in store for Soundcampers.
What do you see for yourself in the future as an artist?
I see myself as a globally recognised artist who electrifies the crowd and entertains his audience. I see myself evolving into an artist who positively impacts this generation. This will be done by sharing my story about mental health and many other life challenges.
Who is your dream collaboration?
Chris Brown, Usher, Tory Lanez, Rihanna, J Cole, Little Simz and Wizkid.
HARMONY
My name is Harmony, I am a singer and songwriter. You can find me on Instagram or on SoundCloud.
How would you describe yourself as an artist?
I am a lyrical artist and I take influence from all genres but I’d generally put myself under adult contemporary.
How long have you been doing music? Where did you start?
I have always sung as it was something my dad taught me and my sisters. Music was always a huge part of my household and day to day I grew up singing in church. I wrote my first song and short chorus when I was around six or seven years old.
What are some of your main influences?
Lyrically, I’m inspired by how Joni Mitchell, Ella Fitzgerald, and Solange paint sonic images with their voices and choice of lyricism.
What do you hope to get out of the Soundcamp experience?
I hope to be a more confident, well-rounded artist and make connections with other musicians I admire and can create with.
What do you see for yourself in the future as an artist?
I see myself connecting with people all over the world through music and expanding my musical storytelling into the world of visuals and film, making timeless music.
Who is your dream collaboration?
I have too many to count but currently, Kendrick Lamar.