agajon + Jay Prince - higher (Official Video) + 10 Questions

German-Afghan producer agajon has joined forces with UK rapper Jay Prince on new single ‘Higher’, out now.

A progressive trap banger, ‘Higher’ combines slick, forward-thinking production with high-pitched autotune vocals and Jay Prince’s smooth bars. The collaboration came about after the artists connected on Instagram, and they have since become friends who share a common musical vision. The track will also feature on agajon’s forthcoming debut album.

“‘Higher’ is about just doing your thing within this music grind,” agajon explains. “Going ‘higher’ with pure intentions. It was one of the first tracks I worked on with Jay Prince since we connected through Instagram. Representing an international collaboration between the UK and Germany that turned into friendship.”

Just 21-years-old, agajon is already one of the most highly-touted producers on the scene right now having produced for the likes of GIGGS, Selah Sue, Naomi Scott, Lou Phelps (Kaytranada’s brother), Jay Prince and Jarreau Vandal. His debut EP ‘7 Days’ displayed his particular talent and exceptional taste for a variety of sounds, ranging from global hip-hop traditions to neo-soul to urban jazz. He has since worked tirelessly on his own sound, across numerous productions, placements and collaborations.

Jay Prince is a hip-hop artist and producer from East London. His style of music has been described as a chilled and mellow nostalgic vibe, with 90s US hip-hop influences mixed with modern sounds, and a combination of complex poetic lyrics and flow.

This striking collaboration further heightens the anticipation for the release of agajon’s debut album.

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

1. So tell me, how did it all begin? What sparked your love for music?

The love for rhythms & sounds caught me pretty early. I was drumming all the time since I was a little kid. My dad used to play djembe in the evening sometimes and my mom had a pretty cool collection of cd’s which we were listening to all the time.

2. Who are some artists that influence you and that you want to work with in the future?

One of my biggest influences are Kaytranada, Dilla and one of my closer friends Rascal. Also of course a lot of legends like Kdot, Ye, Andre3000 and Tyler. I would love to work with people like Kendrick, Tyler, Rocky, Robert Glasper, Frank Ocean, Steve Lacy, Anderson .Paak, Schoolboy Q and many more.

3.  What projects do you have coming up and can you give us any info on them?

My album ‘’nag champa’’ is on the way, coming out in September. Other than that just working on new shit. I want to start my next album pretty soon.

4. How would you describe your sound?

I hate this question but you might wanna hear something like: Hiphop influence with jazzy, soulful and modern touches but I would also say I’m definitely versatile and experimental, y’all just never heard some of that type of stuff from me.

5. What's your proudest moment to date so far as an artist?

I don’t know, there are a few, but I would say it’s the moment when I realised that I really live this music shit.

I just wake up and think about that music thing. A big blessing which I don’t take for granted.

6. Do you have any advice for our readers who may be trying to play the mad game of music?

I don’t really like to give advices because I gotta learn a lot for myself first, but one thing I learned, If you really putting your heart into your work. Put yourself first, its your art and nobody can take that from you. Besides that, consistency is key.

7. Are there any artists on your radar right now that we should check out?

If you haven’t heard of Venna, this guy is crazy.

8. What albums are on heavy rotation on your Spotify playlist currently?

I been listening to Life Stories by Ebo Taylor a lot, Channel Orange by Frank Ocean and Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers by Kendrick Lamar.

9. What do you like to do when you're not making music?

I like to enjoy life haha. my life is about music all the time actually but other than that I really enjoy taking pictures, filming videos, listen to music and I love eating lol.

10. Name Three things you can't live without when in the studio?

Incense sticks, my rme babyface and some good smoke.