Second Life is an innovative platform where musicians can reach across the globe with their music either through a SL DJ or performing live in-world. For performer and songwriter Akshan he’s read articles about SL but hasn't visited the 3D virtual world yet. I invited him to teleport in and check it out. Who knows one day your avatar maybe be dropping it like its hot at Nappy Roots to Akshan single “Jealous Type” with the artist dancing right next to you.
His smile will charm you, for the ladies his voice will make your heart flutter and his music will touch your soul. It seems as if this artist was born to create and perform. For some, when you are a kid the world can be your oyster and the choices of what you want to do can be unlimited. For Akshan, music has always been and always will be apart of his life. Often when he travels back home the question will be asked “Are you still singing” and the answers is, yes since he was a young boy.
The creative process is different for everyone. In the beginning Akshan creative process begin with a beat that he liked, this would start his creative process for writing a song. As his talent has grown throughout the years so has his knowledge of what it takes to be a songwriter. His inspiration is life, for him everything that you see that’s around you is a part of you. Akshan can channel the vibe that he likes, his inspirations of life and music influences such as reggae musician Sizzla Kalonji, the harmony of R&B artists Boyz II Men and R. Kelly into his creative process, in his words “Putting feelings into music” and in my opinion you can hear that in each of his songs.
I asked Akshan If a genie appeared before him and she said she would grant him a wish for three venues to perform at what would they be. His first wish, he had to bring it home to DC at the Verizon Center. His second wish, which is kind of close to my heart being that it’s in my hometown, the Dallas Cowboys Stadium. His third wish, Hollywood baby the Kodak Theater. What do all of these venues have in common? They are all stadium entertainment complex that beams energy and since Akshan works off energy these three venues would be a perfect fit for the new artist.
Akshan plans for the future is by the end of the year to complete EP which he is working on with Arsonal that will feature his hot single “Jealous Type” as well as several tracks produced by Arsonal “Island Rocker” and “Cali-fornicate” with vocals from songstress Laura Song. EP will also include “B-Keyz” by Brian Wilson from Veer Music Group and David Breed Productions. I hope EP will also include my favorite song by Akshan “February Soft.” Akshan told me it took him less than a few minutes to write the song and each time he sings it he feels as if he is giving a performance. Also, in the works is a music video for his hit single “Jealous Type” and of course I had to drop a hint or two for a possible Second Life virtual world music video.
When Akshan is not in the studio recording or performing at local venues such as DC9 Nightclub in Washington he likes to unwind with a game of golf and spend time with his family. If you haven't had the chance to hear his music you can sample his style at www.akshanmusic.com.
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