There’s hardly any debate that Los Angeles has one of the best music scenes in all of America. Voices can be heard belting out tunes from The Fonda and up the 405. And as one of the most thought-provoking new acts out of the City of Angels, Sidibe is a soul musician that is right up our (and yours!) alley. Ever since she unveiled the inner-workings of her heart on 2014’s Metaphysical, Sidibe has consistently been on the grind, playing her music live on stages and captivating new fans through her very personal Twitter account.
Swanky, sensuous and a serious artist about her craft, Sibide has inhaled the essences of her influences such as Sade, Minnie Riperton, Janet Jackson and Joni Mitchell to create a sound all her own. Unapologetic in her songwriting, this beautiful songstress embraces the whimsicalness of love and romance by taking bits of her real-life relationships and crafts them into lush songs that stay attached to your ears for days on end. It doesn’t matter if you’ve heard Sibide at a sweaty dive bar or a historic theater along the strip, this Senegalese siren is capable of capturing your heart and never letting go.
With Grammy Award-winning producer Warren Campbell (Musiq Soulchild, Brandy, Jill Scott) and Finnish writer-producer Nico Stadi as her co-collaborators, this future music superstar offers up a vast array of harmonies, stories and lyrics that makes our ears smile. As Sidibe ascends to the rarefied spot reserved for the best, this week’s First Look Friday subject sits with us unapologetically to talk about the evolution of Los Angeles’ music scene; the inspiration behind her song “Maybe,” and exclusive premieres “You Wanna Love Everybody” for the OKP audience (which you can hear below!). Enjoy!
Okayplayer: To music snobs the world over, you are making an impact on both sides of the U.S. What is it that Los Angeleans are seeing and hearing that the world has yet to discover?
Sidibe: I am not very good at pretense, so they, the audience, are seeing and hearing the truest possible expression of my creative voice. I am the writer on all of my songs, and my lyrics tend to be very autobiographical. Plus, my voice is as much a part of the story as the lyrics. So, I think people are really discovering who I am as a woman and as an artist. The single is already released from my forthcoming EP, You Got the Luck, so they can hear the joy and vibrancy that happens when talented people who love music come together to create. I am an independent artist with absolutely no budget, so everything on this album came from all the amazingly gifted people who did it for the love.
OKP: For those who have a passion for music, they honed their skills and practiced their craft. Who are your most cherished influences in music and why?
S: I have been inspired by so many artists and continue to discover more and more each day. I practically live at the record store [laughs]. I’ll start with the one, the only Michael Jackson. His songs are accessible but incredibly complex while being extremely musical all at the same time. Naturally, I am a fan of his sister, Janet Jackson, as well. She has amazing songs and both she and Michael possess a lightness that keeps even their saddest songs from sounding depressing. Prince is someone else who I am very, very inspired by. He’s a ridiculously talented musician and writer. I admire his fearlessness and his love for himself.
Prince was really influenced by Joni Mitchell, who is another one of my favorite artists and the one I most associate with my childhood. With her superhuman talents as a multi-instrumentalist and writer, Joni Mitchell is seriously a unicorn. What list would be complete without the seductress, Sade Adu. I love her femininity and her unique sound that she and her band, Sweetback, create. I also respect how private she has been throughout her career. It has helped to preserve her allure and it keeps the focus on her beautiful music.
OKP: Your song, “I’m Only Dreaming,” is a very dope sounding song and has placed you on the radar of music snobs who have a heavy presence in the industry. Can you talk about how life was for you while developing as an artist in Los Angeles? How did you react to your first bits of press?
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