Music Tag: Niall Higgins

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A few weeks ago I went out with some awesome souls to Arts on Main in the heart of Johannesburg. My favorite place in this city. There we discovered a great new open mic initiative every Sundays, produced and recorded by Wolf Pack Studios

I did my First Ever Poetry Reading there 😁

And then I watched this video posted:
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Blimey!!! Had actual goosebumps! I knew then, without a shadow of a doubt that I had to feature this amazing dude on the blog. So here he is, a singer & a truly down to earth guy.

Meet Niall Higgins

He loves music more than anything in the world and plays both guitar as well as the drums. He not only sings but writes & produces his own original music. He loves everything to do with performing; whether it be acting, public speaking, dancing, modeling, or singing at a concert. Niall believes that inspiring and motivation people through entertainment is the most important part of being an entertainer.

Niall further states that the purpose of life is to live, love and inspire every person that you may come into contact with and by doing so, make the world a better place.

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Music Tag

1. Name your top 3 favorite artists/ bands:

• Michael Jackson, Justin Bieber and The Weeknd

2. What is the last song you listened to?

• D.N.A - Kendrick Lamar

3. What was the first concert you went to?

• Eminem Concert

4. If you could spend a day with your favorite singer who would it be?

• Michael Jackson (Provided he was still alive!)

5. What has been your greatest achievement so far?

• My greatest achievement was to speak at Nelson Mandelas memorial service in Hong Kong. After that, the Ambassador of SA in Rome Nomatemba Tambo (the late Oliver Tambo's daughter) personally invited me to stay with her at the embassy in Rome and I was invited to speak at the 20th Anniversary of Democracy Celebrations Ceremony that took place in Malta. I spoke in front of many of the world's ambassadors and prime ministers and gave a ten minute speech that was broadcast live on Maggs on Media

6. Are there any songs that you can’t stand hearing?

• The Lumineers - Hey Ho

7. If you could have a soundtrack to your life what would it be?

• Michael Jackson - Thriller

8. Do you listen to any classical music? If so, what are some of your favorites?

• No, I do not listen to classical music

9. Your favorite cheesy song?

• Baby - Justin Bieber

10. What songs do you listen to when you are feeling down?

• Usually Justin Bieber or Michael Jackson if I need some inspiration, or Eminem if I'm looking to vent some frustration!

11. First L.P/C.D/Mp3 you bought?

• Kanye West - 808's and Heartbreak (I bought it for ONE song - Heartless)

12. Do you like musicals if so which is your favorite?

• I love Grease and High School Musical

13. Favorite musical instrument?

• Guitar

14. If you could see anyone in concert who would it be?

• Michael Jackson (If he was alive) or The Weeknd

On Your music

15. When did you first start singing?

• I started singing in the church choir when I was around 10 years old and started training vocally when I was 15 or so

16. What Genre/s do you sing in?

• My genre's include Pop, Rnb and Hip Hop

17. What is your music about?

• I write music to inspire people, to tell a personal story of my life or to express romantic love towards a muse of mine at the time. 

18. To date, what is the best song you’ve created? 

• Many of my best songs have still not been released. However, a very popular song of mine is called "Baby Girl":

Link: https://soundcloud.com/niall-higgins-2/baby-girl-niall-higgins-x-kevin-k

19. If you wrote a new song right now, what would it be called?

• I'm in the process of writing two songs. One is called "Invisible" and the other is called "Cinderella".

20. If you had just One message, One Golden nugget to share with other artists out there. What would that be?

I would tell other artists to stay strong in the face of adversity. Many people will criticize your music and tell you that you are no good. Successful artists are those who face the criticism and overcome it, and they prove others wrong by thriving in their craft and becoming better and better every single day.

Quick Fire {Choose One}:

RnB or HipHop

Sing in the shower or on Stage

Musical or Concert

Guitrar or Drums

Ear phones or speaker

Music while you work or quiet

Justin Bieber or Usher

Sing or Dance

Instrumental or lyrics

Prince or Micheal Jackson

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Dancer Tag: Damigio Esbach

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Bonjour vous les gens épiques

It's a new week with a whole new set of probabilities & awesome paths your life can take.
Let's kickit off with #WednesdayWisdom

See the reason that I do these Tags, is to show you that: 

"Anything is possible if you've got enough Nerve." ~JK Rowling. 

Ms. Rowling, Steve Jobs, Ricard Branson, Oprah, Ellen Degeneres, Nelson Mandela, Gandhi, Steven Spielberg, Trevor Noah and the list goes on and on. What do they all have in common?

They are YOU!

Yes, they started out just like you, regular, human, with regular families, regular friends, regular skills. But they Dreamed, oh boy did they ever Dream. More importantly, they put in the hard work, the maximum effort & that is truly how they ended up where they are today. You don't need 7 secrets, 20 techniques or an all weekend program to be successful. You need only realize that EVERYONE who ever accomplished anything started exactly where you will start. Once you do, all that anxiety & doubt will disappear, in its place, a beautiful and powerful Magic will start to grow.

The Magic of YOU!

So I beseech you, start to Dream again, start to Believe in You because I already do. I have faith that all of you can & will accomplish incredible and insurmountable feats. Your dream is still there, I promise you it's still there. Reach out and Soar with it.

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Dance Lessons & Event Bookings now available .

So let me introduce you to a dancer I recall from the days when my sister use to dance. As with how all these tags start, we connected via social media and I expressed my interest in wanting to do a Dancer Tag. He's a brilliant dancer and his answers are as unique as his name. ;-)

"Let the world tremble as it senses all that you are about to accomplish"

I am Damigio Esbach. Welcome to my world.
Defining the thoughts of the eccentric intellectual artistry.​
I am an individualist with a passion for;
- Dance
-​ Fashion
- ​Martial Arts
- Creative Arts
- Presenting
- ​Script writing

I find beauty in the dark arts and make sure to emote through sadistic words of wisdom, adding philosophy to everything that I do. ​​Life is never a bore when we see beyond...A subjective mindset. "To find yourself, Think for yourself - Be yourself."

Dancing from the age of 11 has brought me happiness, love and pleasure and given me the opportunity to meet and share the stage with many famous celebrities and amazing artists.


Dancer Tag:

When did you start dancing? 

• At the age of 11. 

What are your favorite styles of dance? 

• Contemporary hip hop :D 

What are your least favorite styles of dance? 

• Honestly dance is life, whether it be hip hop to Pasa Doble, I enjoy any communion where my body movements meet music. 

Are you a competitive dancer? 

• Not necessarily, Dance is one of the aspects that has become therapy to my well being so fortunately for me, the only person that I do compete with is the dancer that I was yesterday. 

What is one dance flaw that you have that you would change? 

• I am not able to dance in Jeans! Haha I wish I could be as free in them as normal people. 

What is your favorite dance step? 

• I love to Tutt and I also love locking my body. 

What do you want to improve on? 

• I would love to improve on through dance genres and learn so much more – I was not privileged enough to go for any sort of professional training so I believe there is so much more dance education that is calling my name. 

What is your favorite dance wear brand? 

• Most of the time we design and create our own dance outfits but I do love Puma and Nike clothes when I dance. Not for the name, I love the style. 

What styles of dance do you currently do? 

• I do Hip hop, hip cop contemporary, Bollywood, Bollywood contemporary, Tutting, freestyle and then I have my own “style” in every genre that I do. 
• Watch this dance rehearsal video of Damigio way back when

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What dance studio do you go to? 

• I don’t unfortunately and I’ve never been part of an actual studio. Passion lives right here in my heart for dance.

What is your favorite dance memory?

• Opening up for Jay Sean in 2010 and having bouncers escort me to the car cause I had so many people wanting to take pictures with me! I felt famous haha!

What dancer do you look up to?

• Blake Mcgrath – he is the reason I started dancing.

What style of dance do you find the most difficult? 

• Traditional Indian dance and Ballet. – since I have knee injuries haha.

Damigio is part of Sitaare Dance Academy
& SK Boutique

Why do you love dance? 

I suffer, or should I say, suffered from Chronic depression. Dance and God became my best friend and my savior. Being able to feel every beat and lyric in a song and matching it with a movement in my body became therapeutic and the fact that I get to break free from societal grounds when the stage lights comes on allows me to tap into my “inner self” which honestly, feels like one of my greatest blessings. Dancing not only relieves me but makes me feel more grateful and closer to the almighty.

InsPire US

1. What is the best advice you were ever given? 

• Randal from Idols told me (When I went onto SA’s got talent) – that I should dance solo because I would go far and one of my “Fans” once said, I should always take myself with me on stage because that is the best part of the performance. That was a compliment but also reminded me to always take a piece of me in everything I do, from concepts to choreography. (In a way it was advice)

2. What has been your biggest achievement so far? 

• Performing with famous Zee TV actors and international Artists and my biggest achievement was when I was told by someone “You give me goosebumps and it is a pleasure to watch you dance” – the fact that they felt what I felt when I dance, there could be no greater satisfaction.

3. Music uplifts our mood, What is your go-to song when you need a pick me up? 

• Ai Dil Mushkil title song currently gets my body vibrating on each beat that just makes me break free but I also love Diplo – Revolution.

4. Complete the sentence, Happiness is… eating food after a good dance session.


5. Life can be stressful, what are your top 3 things to unwind? 

• Dance, Pray and praise my good lord and chill with my animals.

6. What is your favorite inspirational quote? 

• “I ain’t for everybody.. and I Ain’t trying to be” 
• and also “ It’s not my revolution if I can’t dance to it” (I have this tattooed)

7. If there was just one nugget of wisdom you could share, what would that be? 

Always, always, no matter what, embrace your inner fire and create your own self. 

To find yourself, Think for yourself. – Once you understand the significance of this – you will learn to cherish who you are!

Damigio is Currently working on:







“This love is hard” – a dance performance (Choreographed by me) to create awareness for Drug addiction and domestic violence through dance.

In the performance, I am the Addiction and I am the abusive partner but my focus is dedicated to what an actual drug addict would go through, trying to let go of their addiction and what a lady would go through while trying to fight the love she has for a man who has no respect and integrity to value another.

Quick Fire (choose one)

Barefoot or dance shoes?

Tights or no tights? 

No tights please!

Classic or Modern? 

Antique or brand new clothes? 

Books or movies? 

Books definitely – I love reading!

Sky dive or bungee jump? 

Can I do both please?

Want to read more Tags? Check out the previous ones:

What Motivates You?

Michael Moorcroft

S.S Blake

Karabo Makgogo

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Music Tag: SharKKteethSolo

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Buenas Dias!!
Firstly, let me thank you all supremely. I've just hit +20,000 page views in one month! {Queue Happy Dance} I am completely humbled & truly appreciate everyone's support.

I started my blog in February 2016 & only really started blogging from April 2016. The community out there is just amazing & it has been one helluva Journey so far.

I am ever more humbled by today's interview. A week ago I received a follow by a most enigmatic & eye-catching account named @SharKKteethSolo. Curiosity won through & I checked out the account. At first, it started with awesome Shout Outs but soon I realized, this bro's energy was thoroughly unique & entertaining.
Took a chance & reached out to him about hosting him on my blog. I'm beyond jazzed that he agreed. So without ado, I give you the awesomeness that is SharKKteethSolo!


After choosing to focus on his Grown Man Career during the promotion process of a music project, SHARKKTEETHSOLO has returned. Presenting to over 100,000 followers and the World; a New 30 song offering, SUMMER of 45. The title symbolizes not only the age of SHARKKTEETHSOLO, but also vocalizes the visions of his journey through forty-five summers of life. SHARKKTEETHSOLO is a universally known and acclaimed Music Artist/Producer/World Peace Representative from Indianapolis, Indiana. He now resides and works in the MIDWEST from Cincinnati, Ohio. By way of Internet, awareness of SHARKKTEETHSOLO was gained from uploading and promoting over 300 FREE songs on the Popular social media site Twitter since 2013. SHARKKTEETHSOLO also is followed for Inspirational and Intelligent tweets expressing thought-provoking opinions from his blue-collar; Union Ironworker, Military, College Law Studies and "underwater" life. Views cover a variety of current plus historical American and World topics; ranging from Musical, Social, Educational and Political.

Decisions, Decisions:

1. Name your top 3 favorite artists/ bands:

• Tupac, Mellencamp, Puddle of Mudd 

2. What is the last song you listened to?

• "I want to be free" THE OHIO PLAYERS 

3. What was the first concert you went to?

• FreshFest 1988-89 

4. If you could spend a day with your favorite singer who would it be?

• KC & JOJO ( JODECI ) 

6. Are there any songs that you can’t stand hearing?

• I'll be nice, no comment 

7. If you could have a soundtrack to your life what would it be?

• SUMMEROF45 

8. Do you listen to any classical music? If so, what are some of your favorites?

• Classical Music , Symphony Music is the foundation of my Production. I was taught to love Classic Compositions 

9. Your favorite cheesy song?


Another No comment. I have a few by me



10. What songs do you listen to when you are feeling down?

• PAC, Aerosmith, Huey Lewis, classical music 

11. First L.P/C.D/Mp3 you bought?

• Ooohh , had to be from old school NEW York rap days. 

12. Do you like musicals if so which is your favorite?

• Hamilton is the Greatest 

13. Favorite musical instrument?

• Anything strings 

14. If you could see anyone in concert who would it be?

• Wish I could see how Elvis did it, live. 

Let's Get Personal:

15. When did you first start singing?

• Young 1970's, 80's.... church, and along with the radio 

16. What Genre/s do you sing in?

• EVERY ONE 

17. What is your music about?

• Life, Love, struggling, STRENGTH, intelligence, vocal visions. 

18. To date, what is the best song you’ve created?

• Sunny Days 

19. If you wrote a new song right now, what would it be called?

• 45 Seasons of Change 

20. If you had just One message, One Golden nugget to share with other artists out there. What would that be?

• Professionalism is NOT SOUND QUALITY, It's song QUALITY... strong content and context.

Quick Fire 

Rap or Hip Hop 

Whatever Rakim, Tupac and Jay Z are.

Sing in the shower or on Stage 

Musical or Concert 

Guitrar or Drums 

Ear phones or Speaker 

Music while you work or Quiet 

Quiet or no rap, sorry, Most rappers don't make songs for REAL MEN WITH REAL JOBS/ CAREERS TO Work to. 

Snoop Dogg or Usher 

Usher ALWAYS MAKES HIT after HIT, but I'd rather roll with Big Uncle. 

Sing or Dance 

Do both bad, catch 22. 

Instrumental or Lyrics 

If I hear an instrumental, I'm thinking lyrics. If I hear lyrics, I'm making beats in my head. 

Prince or Micheal Jackson 

Don't make me choose BRO, just listening to BOTH ALL Last week.

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Epic Interview Brother!! Arigato for gracing us with your awesomeness.

My favorite song so far is SUPERNOVA

The classical beat underscored is legend, almost reminiscent of a movie score.
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Empire (TV Series): Review

Music. Family. Power. The battle begins.

"If music be the food of Love, play on!"~~Shakespeare..........Lionel Richie verse to end it......"Play oooon, Play on, Play on."......

A drug dealer turned hip-hop mogul must choose between his three sons who are battling for control over his multi-million dollar company while his ex-wife schemes to get what's hers.

#Teamcookie all the way baby!!!

Before I get into everything else. Thank you Lee Daniels & Danny Strong for creating the character Cookie Lyon! She is just unbelievable. Major props and bows to Taraji P. Henson for pulling it off. She is a total badass, both complicated and complex. Stopping at nothing to get what she wants and wrecking ‘havoc’ along the way. It’s mad fun watching her antics. Her cadence is pure awesome. Yeah we have seen black woman portrayed like this on a smaller scale but Cookie Lyon takes it to a whole other level. She’s feisty, street-smart, passionate, vindictive, powerful, devious and most of all insanely protective of her family. I especially enjoy the character’s utmost defense of her gay son, Jamal and her unbreakable belief in his talent. She is without a doubt in my mind, the insurmountable, unstoppable, immovable heart of the show.

Follow her here.

So first things first, is this the same premise as the Shakespearean, King Lear? Yes.

But that’s where Cookie comes in to up-heave the whole dynamic, which is what hooked me to the show. Empire is the unlikeliest broadcast television success story in recent memory.

Lucious Lyon – Fiercely attached to his Empire and all he has built. Valuing many times above his own family’s wellbeing.  Not noticing how much his oldest son has sacrificed for him, unsupporting of his second oldest’s lifestyle choice and overly spoiling his youngest. Yes he most certainly is that hate to love kinda guy. With so many irredeemable qualities it has me flabbergasted that comes out on top. His cunning nature probably lends to this. Lucious will most assuredly draw you in, especially with that almost ‘Grinchian” smile of his.

Jamal Lyon – What a character! He invokes such emotion with his music, building you up, letting you down and then taking you over that crescendo. It’s beauty! His songs are epic. It’s like Michael Jackson, Usher and Justin Timberlake combined their DNA to form him. The way he struggles against his father’s negative view of him. He just gets better with each song and episode. I love how grounded his character is, not letting his talent go to his head. Facing off against animosity with a firm grip on his beliefs. Jussie Smollet the actor who plays Jamal, is insanely talented. His song, Good Enough has so many feels! Follow him here.

Hakeem Lyon – yo! This dude be tripping. He is way too spoiled and easily manipulated. The only worthwhile songs he’s done is the ones with Jamal. Although there was this one rap battle…..but I’ll let you watch for yourself. Was definitely the only time I ever respected him. Other than that, booo. More Jamal.

It seems like its Jamal & Cookie vs Hakeem & Lucious. With Andre (the oldest) left on the sidelines because he doesn’t have any singing talent. Careful people, ignoring Andre could be the worst mistake you’ve made.

My mom is obsessed with this show and upon her constant insistence that I watch it, being the rebel that I am, I ignored her. Until one night, I was utterly bored and insomniac. The first season was the TV’s On Demand listings. So I put on the first episode and to my surprise, I reluctantly admitted that the Lyon empire drew me in. Cookie most of all. She reminded me of all the great things about my mom. Her tenuous belief in her son’s potential, her effortless selflessness in the face of her son’s needs. I just had to watch more and I did….by the morning I had already finished season 1. So of course by the time I woke up again, season 2 had already been downloaded. What an epic show.

Personal rating: 8/10

In the days to come I will add more reviews of my favorite TV shows and Movies. 

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