Originally posted on 15/10/2024 @ https://music.2140art.com/artist-spotlight-airklipz-vape-life-music/
South London MC and producer Airklipz is no stranger to independence. Coming into music professionally from setting up his commercial studio over 20 years ago, he’s risen to become one of the UK underground’s most prolific MCs.
Airklipz has been dropping banger after banger, with several EPs and Albums released in 2024 alone. He has always managed his music releases and has teamed up with various outfits and labels since 2009.
Recently teaming up with independent label Nyark Music for a number, Airklipz has always been ‘one to watch’. His experience setting up as a direct-to-consumer musician goes back years, first discovering Bitcoin in 2014 and then adopting it in 2024 as part of his journey in the new music economy.
How long have you been making music professionally?
I’ve been making music professionally since 2010.
What are some of the mediums you’ve used to distribute your music?
Bandcamp, Awal and DistroKid, along with the WavLake and Even recently
Bandcamp, Awal and DistroKid, along with the WavLake and Even recently
Have you ever been signed to a label?
I was briefly signed to a friend’s label but have mostly been independent.
What are some of the main things you see as a problem in today’s music industry?
The main problems I see these days are the old labels, partnering up with companies like Google to limit the reach of any independent artist that isn’t signed to them. Also, the way the social media platforms have all become “Pay to play”, is all a part of the same thing.
What made you decide to join the 2140Music community?
I decided to join 2140 So we could get together and combat the problem of visibility by attacking as a collective in a brand-new market space.
What are some of the notable projects you’ve released or people you’ve worked with?
I’ve released a fair few amount of projects including the “LDN State Ov Mind” series, the “African Ninja In London” trilogy and the “Vape Life” series of projects, and in total, I have over 20 projects in my discography