Irish neo-soul six-piece Projective have released their new single, Pocket. We asked the band's trumpeter - and one of their three vocalists - Diamond Nzekwe the BIG questions . . .
Projective are Leanne Curtin (vocals), Ciara Stacey (vocals), Diamond (vocals/trumpet), Cian Harris (guitar), Michael Riordan (bass) and Daniel Brazil (drums) and Pocket follows their debut single, Running.
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Talking about their new song, the band say, "Pocket was the first song we wrote as a band. It’s had so many different iterations and sounds over the last year, and we really only settled on the track that you hear now while in the studio recording.
"It’s a song about needing to break out of harmful patterns in your life and take some control back. It can also speak to how somebody needs to be the first person to be proactive in all sorts of relationships, otherwise things can turn sour due to a lack of action from either side.
"The track is like a pep talk to ourselves to remind us that we need to stop procrastinating on life things when taking action would improve the situation. Musically, we wanted it to be quite hypnotic. The instrumental is a canvas for the lyrics and melodies to do their thing."
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I play two instruments (trumpet, piano). I graduated with a BSc in Medical and Health Sciences. As well as a musician and scientist, I am a hairstylist.
How would you describe your music?
Our music is a melting pot of many genres and influences. We like to create music that sits somewhere in between neo-soul, r 'n' b and hip-hop. Having three lead vocalists allows us to create big vocal atmospheres that are at the forefront of our music.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Robert Glasper, a jazz pianist blending rnb, hip-hop and jazz. Redefining the sound of these genres is a big influence in the overall sound and style of playing in the music we create. Erykah Badu, whose ethereal sound and genre-bending vocal ability sound is a big inspiration for me in creating music that feels like a unique experience. Sheila Maurice-Grey, a bold trumpeter mixing afrobeat and jazz, leading London’s new wave. She shows me that there are no limits as a black female trumpeter
What was the first gig you ever went to?
The Cavemen - Koko London in Camden.
What was the first record you ever bought?
iTs NoT tHaT dEeP by Monjola.
What’s your favourite song right now?
From Scratch - Ravyn Lenae.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"In between self-love and the loss of you" from Still Wonder by Alex Isley.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life what would it be?
Better Than I Imagined - H.E.R and Robert Glasper.
Where can people find your music?
All streaming platforms!!!
Alan Corr
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