In our 87th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Damien Ike from East London, and chat about his start in the music industry and get a sneak peak at his latest track ‘Kingdom Come’ off his latest release, Even In War.
Musician:
Damien Ike
Website / Social Media:
Facebook / Twitter / Soundcloud
Genre:
Alternative / Pop / Indie
Members & their roles:
Damien Ike
What music or artists inspired you?
Tears for Fears
Adele
Coldplay
Terence Trent D’arby
Kanye West
Amy Winehouse
How did you get started?
I’ve been singing all my life, but I only took it seriously after Ii graduated University. I met the record producer Steve Booker (Duffy and John Newman) shortly after. He really gave me confidence in my talent and gave me a kick up in to the music industry. He took me under his wing and was a great mentor.
How would you best describe your live show:
Big, bold, fearless, unapologetic – we go straight for the jugular.
What shows do you have coming up?
Keep an eye on Facebook for more dates.
Tell us about your latest release:
My latest record is called Even In War it tells the story of how multifaceted we are as people, and how when we are face with adversity we may act out of character, but it doesn’t mean we don’t love the people around us even though our actions may not show it.
Where can I get your music?
Soundcloud
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