We recently connected with Tony Akale and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Tony, thanks for joining us today. When did you first know you wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path professionally?
Summer 2017, I found myself stuck in traffic with my brother. He was excited about an upcoming show and casually asked, “If you were to join, what would your stage name be?” Without hesitation, I gave the first answer that came to mind.
The following summer, I was at another brother’s place, observing his work process. One night we had a serious conversation about our future in music when he said, “with our commitment, if we truly dedicate ourselves, everyone will respect us & our efforts.”
These two seemingly ordinary moments sent me down a path to pursue a career as a recording artist.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I’m a 26 year old Recording artist out of Madison WI. I’ve had my hands in music as early as 4th grade, when I picked up my first instrument the viola. From there I tired out band, and then before finishing up my last 2 years in High-school I joined choir and helped push our men’s a capella group.
My freshman year of college was my first time ever being in a recording studio. After my session, I was love in the process. I became obsessed, to the point where I would sell plasma to pay for beats or studio time. Eventually that wasn’t enough so I knew I had to learn how to record myself. In my pursuit to get better I took almost every opportunity I could find. Seminars, workshops, and lots of video helped me get where I am today
What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?
Most people think that when it comes to music you make money SOLEY off the music. While you do make money off streams and radio play, it’s really not that much. You make more money by leveraging your music to help promote things that are important to you. Being a successful musician means being a successful business man as well
Is there mission driving your creative journey?
I want my fanbase to be able to experience music the way it’s meant yo be. Not just listening to it, but really feeling it in their core
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