artiste signed to Chocolate City. He talks about his
fascination with music.
What is the meaning of Dice Ailes?
Dice means that I'm unpredictable and there are many
sides to me. Ailes was made out of my last name Alesh.
How long have you been doing music and how did you
get started?
I have composed music for at least a decade. I started
when I was about eight years old. I wrote music with
my uncles.
Is your family supportive of your career?
I am of Nigerian-Ghanaian descent. My family have
been kind to me and my career. They have nothing
against what I do.
What is your genre of music called?
I make a fusion of Hip-Hop, Rhythm and Blues, Pop
and Afro-Centric sounds. I am passionate about those
genres.
Who was your first influence in music?
My first influence in music was Hip Hop. So, I was
influenced by Styles P, Jadakiss, and The Game who
are strong names in Hip Hop.
When you were coming up, which artiste/s did you
listen to for inspiration?
I listened to many artistes including The Game
&Jadakiss. But I am a really big fan of Wande Coal and
I believe that his music has inspired the type of artiste
I want to be.
If you could compare yourself to an already
established artiste, who would that be and why?
I wouldn't compare myself to any artiste. I think
everybody has their individual style and what makes
them unique, I just try to be the best me that I can be.
What do you think your listeners will get out of your
music?
My songs are very musical and lyrical. I think listeners
appreciate the fact that I can appeal to any mood and
feeling they express at every point in time.
Who do you consider to be the most influential and
successful artiste in your genre today and why?
MI is a very influential artiste. He has done a lot to
redefine Hip-Hop in Nigeria.
Do you think your music is mostly enjoyed more for
the beats or for the lyrical flow and content?
My music is enjoyed for all its components; the beats,
the lyrics and themes.
Do you make your own beats and write your lyrics?
I write my own lyrics. I have an amazing team in
Chocolate City and also in Canada that ensure I get the
best technical support for my music. This makes it
easy for me to work with different producers.
Have you literally ditched education for music?
I am currently a third year student at York University,
Toronto where I am studying Health and Society. In a
year ,I would be done with school . I can then focus
fully on music. I could always go back to being a
doctor later in the future.
How many singles have you released and when are
you planning an album?
I have a couple of songs out but just one out under
Chocolate City called Fantasy. I am currently in the
studio working on putting out an album in the near
future.
What in your opinion is the biggest barrier an artiste
like yourself has to overcome, to gain any commercial
success?
I think the biggest barrier I could face to get to where I
want to be in this industry would be being accepted by
people and earning their respect. I believe when I
accomplish this, I can take the people on a musical
journey and give them so memorable moments which
would in turn interpret to commercial success for me.
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