Tell us about yourself and your music
My name is Nat Berhanu, I currently live In England. I say that because I have moved many times in my life not just from town or states to other but from one country to another since the age of 12. Ethiopia, Kenya, USA, & Now the UK. I grew up in the states was educated there but moved to the UK through marriage. I still get confused with American English and English & English. I Think I might have offended a lot of people in the process.
My music is original melodies, fresh, try new different things in every song I write. I cover all genre’s specially in Music Electronica. From House Music, Pop, Trance, Electro Soul/Jazz, Techno, Berlin Minimal & much more.
Talk to us more about your latest release
My latest release is called ‘Fun House’ From My debut album ‘Incredulous’
An Electro House Track. It has a feeling of the playground with all kinds of people enjoying in the dance including adults & children. Especially in the middle of the Track, I imagine playing and dancing at the playground. It is instrumental.
https://soundcloud.com/nat-berhanu/fun-house-nat-berhanu
What inspired you to write this release?
The album ‘Incredulous’, I made with club-goers in mind. When I was choosing the place of the tracks, I thought I should include this track at the end of this long 18 track album. ‘Fun House’ is at no. 17.
Not surprised greatly when ‘Incredulous’ received review’s & the theme of the album was exactly what I had in mind as the writers did. I feel ‘Fun House’ is slightly out of place. One could have it on a playground as well as a club. I suppose the track is about a house full of Fun.
Any plans to release a video?
Yes. I am making arrangements to have a music video made with a company in the UK. It’s for one of the tracks which went viral on Soundcloud, ‘Sign Post-Break The Fear’
I have written an original storyline and by summer It should be made & released.
I did make a music video for the track ‘Beauty Of The Sky’ and is on youtube.
There are other promotional videos and live performances on that same channel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMpKKlqx8B4
Any plans to hit the road?
Yes. I am trying to work out which format. I like to DJ dance tracks in a club or whatever venue but in the future, I want to combine electronica and perhaps playing a keyboard, like a jam session. I have not set a date and location for that yet.
As an indie artist, how do you brand yourself and your music to stand out from the rest of the artists out there?
I made a conscious decision & effort to be different and new both in the sound and be a reflection of the various types of music I have listened to all my life and still listen to.I think I have set myself apart and I am sure of that because first of all, I have done everything from composing, recording, producing, advertising, marketing with absolutely no experience. I had to learn certain things the hard way. The fact that I have maintained well plus have a presence in the online community certain speaks for itself. Relentless pursuit, not afraid to make mistakes, not afraid to learn, keep learning, slightly lucky to find things I need and use them to propel me forward. Finally, I wouldn’t have gone this far without being promoted. Promotion is the oxygen in the entertainment business. I have been able to be lucky in finding the right reputable companies. Not only that, I am also building my own label co. I have so far been productive and also reliable. I am original. No question there.
Who have you been listening to lately?
Drum & Bass, Jazz, dance music, hip hop everything that sounds good on Spotify and Soundcloud.
I love electronic music made great but simply.
Tell us about your passions
The First thing I do is put on my headphones. After that coffee. Strong Ethiopian coffee. The best in the world.
What else is happening next in your world?
I want to learn to make films. I have been taking an online course from NYIP, New York Institute Of Photography. I take a lot of photos throughout the day. I have thousands of different types of photography. Selfies as well. Watching a great movie and music videos.
Thanks for an awesome interview, Nat!
Connect with Nat Berhanu
Website: https://natberhanu.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NatBerhanu
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrNattyroc
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/nat-berhanu/tracks
