Getting to know Charles Emanuel: The A-Z interview
Getting to know Charles Emanuel: The A-Z interview
Charles Emanuel has a knack for writing songs that can stand out in a crowd. The St. Kitts, West Indies native draws from acoustic genres, often crafting melodies that highlight his vocal talents.
Emanuel’s latest single “All My Love” dropped on July 15, 2022. It’s an upbeat tune that swings elegant with an island groove. To hear “All My Love” or others from his discography such as “Obeah” you have no choice but to feel the vulnerability of what’s going on.
Your correspondent reached out to Charles Emanuel via email with the A to Z interview to hear more.
A Song Which Made You Want To Make Music:
Lauryn Hill’s “Ex-Factor.”
Best Album Ever Written:
Stevie Wonder’s “Songs in the Key of Life.”
Craziest Moment You’ve Experienced In The Band:
After I was finished singing a man walked up to the stage and slapped a $50 bill on the stage.
Deepest Lyrics One Of Your Songs Features:
Whenever you feel like a flaw, be good to yourself.
Easiest Song You Wrote:
“16”“- A song I wrote at 21 about my mother from my first EP “The Healing Process.”
Favorite Show You’ve Ever Played:
The secret release party for my EP “BREATHE.”
Guest You’d Most Like To Feature On A Your Record:
Shingai Shoniwa
Happiest Moment In You’ve Experienced In The Band:
Traveling across Spain with my friends.
Interesting Fact About One Of Your Members:
I’m a self-taught guitarist.
Jokes You Have In The Band:
9 times out of 10, I always bust my G string
Kicking Off Your Set Is Best With Which Song:
“Let You Go” – the first single to my upcoming album, “Freedom.”
Longest Distance You’ve Travelled To Play A Show:
A Coruña, Spain.
Most Inspiring Musician You’ve Ever Experienced:
Danielle Ponder
New Band You’d Recommend:
Tems
Opening For This Band Would Be Ideal:
The Noisettes
Place You’d Most Like To Tour:
The UK / Europe
Quote That You’d Like To Pass On To Readers:
“Nothing good happens in your comfort zone.” – Unkown
Reason For The Title Of Your Recent Release:
The reason behind the title of “All My Love” is simply in the name. It’s a summertime reggae love story.
See Us Live At:
TBA
The Old Days Of Music Were Better Than Those Current, do you agree:
I don’t agree. Much like everything in the world I feel like music has to evolve, change and grow.
Unusual Merchandise:
I don’t have unusual merch, but I do remember Allen Stone selling socks at one point.
Variations You’d Like To Do On Any Of Your Songs:
A full string orchestra to a song of mine called “Smile” from “The Healing Process.”
What Bands Have You Seen Live and Regretted:
I tend not to spend money things I don’t like.
X-rays or any other treatments needed for band related injuries:
Hand and wrist massages
You could have written any song in history, which would you pick:
Natalie Cole’s “Our Love”
Zoo animal that best describes the personality of your band:
Bear
