Q:

Who is Jide? What experiences and themes encompass who you are as an artist?

A:

I’m a Nigerian born immigrant. Moved to the USA at 10. From birth I was playing drums, piano, singing in choir at church, all that then I got into producing then one day I said fuck it Imma chase my dream.

I would say growing up differently, I’ve always been into music, fashion and artistry so I draw themes from many different inspirations in music from Afrobeat I grew up on to Travis Scott or James Blunt.

Q:

Who or what were your inspirations behind these themes and cultures? How did they influence you to become the artist you are today, along any experiences you might have had?

A:

I’ve always been into artistry.

I grew up a big fan of Michael Jackson, I liked 50 cent a lot, nowadays Travis is one of my favorites. I listen to everything though.

All genres.

Q:

How do you incorporate these themes and cultures into your music?

A:

Combine all these different styles and you get me.

I just do what comes natural. I just tryna talk about my life what I’ve been through, things I wanna do, and how I feel about myself really. Its all real shit if you listen to the lyrics. I just like to make it sound as good as possible.

Q:

What do you think is the most important aspect of music as a concept? How do these aspects find their way into your music style?

A:

I think the most important aspect is definitely the sound.

I feel like the best music is always very sonically pleasing.

That’s just how its been since ever.

Q:

What do you think personally sets you apart from the rest of your peers in the music industry? What do you bring to the industry that you believe no one else has the ability to bring?

A:

I think my background in production helps me pick great beats and I naturally find a perfect melody for everything.

Also, I’m very hands on, I record, produce, and mix my vocals so it helps me achieve what I’m really going for.

I’m sure many people do this but I think it helps me.

Q:

Where do you think you would be at this very moment if you weren't pursuing your career in music?

A:

Probably in school, lmao.

But that’s boring…

Q:

Walk us through the steps you take to create a track. What is your creative process?

Do you happen to just walk into the studio and throw some beats on until one sticks? Or is there a more delicate process involved?

A:

I record myself.

I feel like my best work is by myself or maybe a few others.

I listen to a beat and vibe to it until I find the melody I want and words usually come with it; and I just kinda go, putting words to the melody.

Q:

Lastly, what advice or experiences would you like to share with your peers or anyone else who is up and coming in this industry?

A:

Focus on you and what you’re doing.

Be open to learn from any and everyone.

And just craft yourself towards being a complete package.

Q:

Also, is there anything you'd like for us to promote?

A:

My two latest music videos for ‘Vibe’ and ‘1 Night’ are OUT NOW on Youtube.

Big shout out to Jidé for the feature on Nefarious Supply, you can find his music above via his Soundcloud as well as Apple Music and you can follow him on Instagram. If you enjoyed this interview be sure go give it a like, and comment your favorite song by Jidé below. To stay up to date with content coning out of Nefarious Supply you can follow us on Instagram as well as Twitter.