Kaleem Taylor x The Code | Vague Detail - How Does It Feel (Single) + 10 Questions

Credit: Faysal Hassan

Joining forces to great an incredible duo is the musical enigma The Code and R&B flavour Kaleem Taylor. We get to hear the first taste of 5 track experience that they are cooking up to bless our eardrums. ‘How does it Feel’ has a concoction of synth delights, soulful melodies and a hypnotic beat and also features vocals from song-tress Anuka. Painting imagery throughout the lyrics we can expect an exploration of themes from the perspective of the modern-day man.

Vague Detail sat down with Wordplay Magazine to answer our infamous 10 Questions:

1. So tell me how did it all begin, what sparked your passion for music and how would you describe your sound?
For me, I always had music being played around the house and I’d try to sing along to whatever I heard, but more like trying to mimic what I heard. Long story short, after all those influences I would just be singing random things around my friends and it’s those same friends that convinced me to start making my own songs. We did that and then the passion for it really kicked in. I would describe the sound as honest, free, feelings and personal.

2. What are some of the problems you have faced making and releasing the music during the coronavirus pandemic?
To be honest, it’s been a good time for me creatively. There’s been a lot of time for reflection and it’s helped me put certain personal topics into the music.

3. Who/what do you consider to be the biggest influence on your music?
Influences range from Stevie Wonder to Anita Baker to Lauryn Hill. There’s too many to mention, they’ve all played the part in getting me to this point.

4. What’s the proudest moment to date for you as an artist?
It’s hard to say the proudest but one of them would be finishing my first EP. It was very personal and it took me out the dark place I was in creatively.

5. Do you have any advice for our readers who may be trying to play the mad game of music?
I would say be who you are, you’re the best at that.

Credit: Faysal Hassan

6. Name 3 people you would love to work with?
Brent Faiyaz
Lucky Daye
H.E.R

7. What have you got planned for the not so distant future?
More music and vulnerability.

8. What’s the album you’ve played more than any other?
‘Anniversary’ by Bryson Tiller.

9. What’s the best concert you’ve been to and where was it?
J Cole, I can’t actually remember where it was but the way he performed, how humble he was and how personal it felt made it special.

10. Name three things you can’t live without?
Asthma pump
Music
Lip balm

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