In this interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with London-based producer Storch Blaize, a talented artist who is passionate about creating music that brings people together. He describes his sound as a hypnotic groove with a feel-good atmosphere that can get anyone tapping their feet and nodding their head. In addition to his love for music, Storch Blaize has also launched a charity foundation called “LEAVING NO ONE BEHIND,” which aims to provide resources and support to those in need. We talked to Storch Blaize about his background, his music, and his commitment to making a positive impact in the world.
HMWL: Can you tell us a bit about your background and how you got into music production?
Storch Blaize: I developed a love of music because of my Uncle Tee, we used to drive around Accra, Ghana in his white Suzuki bumping different types of genres of music. I had a keyboard and I’d play around with the preset beats, where my love of house music started. I would get the instrumentals from a friend who worked in a record store; I wrote a bunch of songs to those instrumentals. That was when I was 13years. When I was 17yrs I produced my first song “Friday Night” using FL Studios.
HMWL: How would you describe your sound as a producer?
Storch Blaize: A fusion of Afro, Melodic and Techno. They draw on all my favorite genres.
HMWL: Your new single “Rhythm of Love” featuring Jimmy Burney is out now. Can you tell us a bit about the inspiration behind the track?
Storch Blaize: I got inspired after watching the classic romantic movie “ The Notebook”
HMWL: What else do you have in the works for the future?
Storch Blaize: I’m working on an afro house album with some collaborators in South Africa; Candyman SA, Nomvula and many more to release in Africa and the rest of the world. I also working on officially launching my “ LEAVING NO ONE BEHIND “charity foundation.
HMWL: Can you tell us a bit more about your charity foundation?
Storch Blaize: The aim of my foundation is to help the struggling and forgotten. I believe “No man, woman or child will be left behind as we’re humanity. The foundation would be committed to feed the hungry. Food is the moral right of everyone born into this world. There are genuinely sufficient resources in the world to ensure that human beings, nowhere, at no time, should go hungry. I believe the things we do for ourselves are gone when we are gone, but the things we do for others remain as our legacy.
HMWL: What advice would you give to someone who is just starting out in music production?
Storch Blaize: Believe in yourself, set your heart and mind free from worry about the what-ifs of life, don’t take no for an answer. And know rejection puts you out of your comfort zone which is usually when you’re at your best.
HMWL: What has been your most memorable moment?
Storch Blaize: Being a supporting act for Boyz2men and Akon. Performing the first song I produced with FL Studio with my late Best friend Ghetto KB in Ghana.
HMWL: Can you share with us one of the biggest challenges you have faced in your career and how you overcame it?
Storch Blaize: Releasing my music without major label support, doing all my own promotion. But I didn’t sit waiting for opportunities; I created them myself. I believe when something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor.
HMWL: How do you see the music industry evolving in the next few years and what role do you see yourself playing in that evolution?
Storch Blaize: Well, an artist doesn’t need major label support to be successful anymore. Thanks to technology we have all the tools we need to succeed at our disposal. The future is afro music; the world would be hearing a lot of African influenced music. I see myself being one of the acts at the forefront.