Artist description Occasionally there are a slew of people who assist in the live performance...but fundamentally when it comes to studio time it's just little old Akil, the piano, and the unassuming microphone.

Music Style It is a fusion of rock and soul with electronic/drum and bass nuances.

Musical Influences Jackie Wilson, Donny Hathaway, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, Darryl Coley, Mario Lanza

Similar Artists I have been compared vocally to Terrence Trent D'arby and musically to Tricky.

Artist History Akil performed as lead vocalist for Congregation, Octane, and Dominion before finally pursuing his own music seriously. He's lived in Bristol, England for 2 years and found much of the sound that is MOGUL there.

Group Members Akil... Pepe the moog synth.

Instruments Piano, electonic drums, percussion, various vintage synthesizers

Albums MOGUL, THE MAN I AM, DUES EX MACHINA(god of the machine) coming soon!!!!!

Press Reviews "He sounds eerily like Terrence Trent D'arby...Very refreshing." --Thurman Lilly, Executive Producer of TV Programs Gospel Expo and The Psalmist of Praise Gospel Hour "What a powerhouse voice. It's the sort of sound you get from too many hours in smoke-filled pubs and listening to old soul records. Definitely the bomb!" --Chante Stepney, CEO of Eibur Music Publishing and daughter of Charles Stepney of Earth Wind & Fire

Additional Info Akil is a budding actor and has appeared in numerous television and film productions.

Location Kangnung, N/A - Korea-South

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