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A.D.E

A.D.E.

June
12

Rapper-songwriter A.D.E. on inspirations, music and spending too much on clothes

Tell us about your creative work for The Hangover Club…

I started The Hangover Club with producer Zac Holden a year and a half ago – it’s a group of artists, producers, videographers and designers.

How would you describe your music?

I’d describe The Hangover Club’s music as alternative rap; my solo music is more electro – similar in style to M.I.A and Santigold.

To what extent is your fashion sense influenced by your music?

I’d say it’s 50/50. A lot of my lyrics are self explanatory and they’ll be about what I do day-to-day. I’ve recently finished a song called Balmain Bandit.

Where do you live and why?

Harrow – my family have a house there. I grew up in west London and went to sixth form college in South Kensington.

What’s your tipple?

A Disaronno and coke or a Malibu and coke.

Who do you most admire in the music industry?

Michael Jackson is my biggest inspiration.

Where was your last holiday and what did you get up too?

I was in Paris recently, working with a music producer.

What advice would you give to a tourist who only had one day to see London?

You need a Londoner to see the real London – but I recommend Brick Lane and Portobello Market.

What is your favourite quote?

‘I think; therefore I am’ – Descartes.

What was the last gig/play/exhibition you saw?

I can’t remember the name of the last play I saw at the The Tricyle Theatre but it was really good. Before that I saw The Lion King – I’ve seen it about four times but a girl wanted to see it…

What are you most proud of?

Being able to make music without having to worry about surviving financially.

Have you ever stolen anything?

I stole a cookie from a cookie jar when I was 13 or 14 – nothing serious.

What’s your guilty pleasure?

Spending too much on clothes.

A.D.E is half of an electro funk duo known as Glamma Godz and one of the main components of a clique of creatives known as The Hangover Club; Follow him on twitter @adejedisith

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