Our lenses were lucky to catch up with musician 1Gen recently and have shared what transpired in our conversation.
1Gen, so great to have you with us and we want to zoom straight action with an important question. You started as a music group but nowadays we see you to be doing your own thing, can you tell us more.
“Well, it wasn’t entirely by choice as the group went our separate ways earlier this year. I realized if I wanted the vision of 1Gen to continue, I would have to change it from the group’s brand to my own personal brand.
“It’s been a difficult but very important step for me because I usually don’t move towards the spotlight, but I’ve realized it’s good for everyone to see who I am as an artist.”
Can you tell us about the changes you’re making to your image or musical style of 1Gen?
“I feel like I don’t really have an image that I’ve ever tried to portray. I feel as a person I have many different parts to my personality, and my music shows that. I grew up in the church and gospel is my musical roots, but I also love R&b and hip- hop.”
“Another day I might be feeling some afrobeat and take inspiration from that. There’s really endless combinations, and that’s my favorite part of making music. I follow how I feel a lot, and because of that the music I make is constantly changing.”
How do you feel your new brand or music aligns with your personal growth or evolution as an artist?
“I think the new image of 1Gen is special because it’s the first time I’ve just allowed everyone to see what’s going on in my mind. As an artist, I think I’m making the best music I’ve ever made now because for the first time, the image is me as a person and my story.”
“I didn’t realize at the time but the rebranding allowed me to step into that spotlight and free my mind.”
Are there specific experiences or influences that have led to this rebranding decision?
“The group splitting up is the main thing that led to it, but I still try to let the same influences show in my songwriting. I believe in the same vision I had on the first day that we started 1Gen.”
What do you hope your existing fans will take away from this rebranding process?
“I hope anyone who was a fan of us before will still have love for me. Even though I’m going solo, I’m still creating with the same joy I always was.”
Can you share any details about upcoming projects or releases related to your rebranding efforts?
“I plan to keep letting go of all this music that I’ve been holding back on. There’s definitely a couple Eps on the way, and I’m excited to show some different styles on them.”
Are there any collaborations or future projects from 1Gen in the pipeline that you can give us a sneak peek of?
“Well, right now I have a plan of a two sided EP titled Home & Away.
I’m deciding on a final track list now and just really creating a lot. It’ll take some time but I’m excited to go in the journey and share it with everyone.”
“Until that drops I’ll be sharing whatever I create along the way. I get new ideas all the time, and I feel like I have a lot of songs that I can’t wait to share.
Obviously right now I need everyone to go and stream Be Right Back, it’s out literally everywhere and I appreciate everyone who’s already taken a listen, it’s all love.”
Stream 1Gen ft. Canal “Be Right Back” via link below:
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/1gencanal/be-right-back%0a%0a
