Kwame Kwaten in conversation with Eliza and Iyamah

Cre8ing Vision presents - The Music Business On Lock Show

Kwame sits down with singer/songwriters Eliza and Iyamah to discuss a range of topics including the pressure on women in music, the songwriting process, the mainstream education system, and post-covid perceptions on time and priority. All intertwined with some impromptu singing, song excerpts, and live-streamed audience questions.
About our host
KWAME KWATEN is one-third of the Cre8ing Vision Directorship with Nicola Ossai (formerly Charles) & Andrea Euell. He has been a musician, manager, producer, consultant, and A&R over his 30+ year career in the music industry. He has writing and production credits with Jay Z, Shola Ama, Mick Jagger, Tom Jones, and Seal to name a few. D-Influence (which Kwame was a member of), signed to Atlantic Records, and supported Michael Jackson, Prince, and James Brown on tour. Kwame’s A&R and management work has seen him discover Shola Ama, Laura Mvula and Rumer resulting in millions of records sales and multiple awards. Currently a Trustee at The Brits Trust, Vice-Chair of the UK’s Music Managers Forum, Trustee of the MOBO Charity, and Co-Chair of the BRITS Diversity Committee. He is also Co-Director of a social enterprise company, Cre8ing Vision, and the Founder and owner of Ferocious Talent Ltd.
About our guests
ELIZA signed to Parlophone Records at the very tail end of the naughties before seeing her debut album go Platinum in the UK, performing at festivals like South by Southwest and Coachella along the way. Eliza followed this up by writing and recording "You & Me" with British electronic music duo Disclosure on their number one debut album Settle in 2013 and had her own releases playlisted on BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2. The Westminster, London-born artist Eliza eventually moved away from the mainstream pop sound, her journey in 2022 so far has seen her release three new singles on PIAS's Log Off/Different Recordings so far in 2022, “Straight Talker”, “Heat Of The Moon” and “Everywhere I'll Ever Be”.

IYAMAH (pronounced i-yam-ah) grew up on the sounds of African drumming and reggae music in the seaside town of Brighton. Immersed in the festival culture, Iyamah was raised by her artistic mother, who encouraged her with a creative upbringing. She started singing from an early age, copying soul singers like Alicia Keys and Adele from the radio. Iyamah released her first single, Cryptic Love in 2018 and has become one of the UK’s most exciting up-and-coming artists in the scene and describes her sound as ‘Rootsy Soul’, a combination of her favourite genres. Last year Iyamah released her debut album Tough Love and has had her music featured in notable playlists like R&B UK and Galdem - Queens on Spotify
Presented by Kwame Kwaten for Cre8ing Vision
Cre8ing Vision is a one-stop shop for Music Business Education, Music Business Solutions, and opportunities. Cre8ing Vision Brands include.
The Ultimate Seminar
The Ultimate Live
Cre8ing Recruits
A&R Focus Groups
The Ultimate Pathway Programme
Music Surgerys
The Ultimate Music Circle
Sound Design by Annalie Wilson
M.B.O.L intro sung by Luna Bec
Artwork and Show Notes by MAGN3TIC by Y.Z
Exec Producers Nicola Ossai (formerly Charles), Andrea Euell, Kwame Kwaten for Cre8ing Vision
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https://elizalovechild.ffm.to/heatofthemoon - ELIZA - Heat of the Moon

https://backl.ink/ToughLove - Iyamah - Tough Love