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Known as the El-mark-T aka Free Soldier, he was crowned winner of the MTN Soundcity Campus Blast talent search winner. Speaking with some of our correspondents, he shares some insight into his personal life.
State
of Origin: Anambra State
Department: Biochemistry
Hobbies: Play basketball and listen to music
Turn On: Sincere and being yourself
Turn Off: Cheating and Cassanova
Height: 5ft 9in
Who Inspired him into music? "I love music ever since my birth. As an then, I listened to artists like Ja rule, DMX, Eminem, B.I.G, Bone thugs and Harmony, Wyclef and most especially Tupac Shakur. I was really inspired by their creativity, which led to me discovering my passion for music".
What he has now? "I have some demo and some unfinished tracks of which I intend to finish before some weeks".
Future plans...?"Am up to something, but you know that one can't serve two masters at a time. The music and school ain't easy, so I'm trying to do them slow and steadily but always trying to keep it tight. My immediate plan is to finish my first album and then move for other plans. Already I have some negotiations with the record label I intend to work with".
What he has to say to soundcity and all those who supported his winning? "Well, let me use this great opportunity once again to say a very big thank you to all those who supported me on that day. I now know the amount of love you have for me, and the way you wish me to go ahead. For that, I will always be your friend to the end and God almighty will always be by your side in everything you do for a living. Once again, thanks!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Soundcity Mtn for that very wonderful event. It has really told me that I have something to offer and that I can even do more than Snoop Dogg, Tupac and the rest. I will be very much happy if such an event takes place every season to bring out hidden talents.
Once again I greet you Soundcity Mtn. One Brother!