Do Not Lock Yourself in is the Watchword

Interview with Bilix by Ali All

INTERVIEW WITH

by Ali All

BILIX

“NOT LOCKING YOURSELF IN IS THE KEY WORD”

Franck Offranc is a Guadeloupean songwriter and composer, better known as BILIX. He started to take a real interest in music at the age of 12 with the “brothers” from his neighborhood who were already making music and helped him to reveal himself. At that time, he wore glasses and was very shy. Music helped him overcome his insecurities.

BILIX — Baby Boo

HIS INFLUENCES

How would you describe your music?

“My music is unclassifiable.” :-)

More seriously, I wouldn’t have the audacity to say that I take the audience into a trance, that’s strong. There’s definitely a danceable side, but it’s up to everyone to feel what they perceive in what I share. I want to remain authentic and from there, everything mango ka mi! (laughs).

I listen to everything. I love Gwo Ka, reggae, zouk, and recently soca. My influences are therefore multiple.

BILIX — Soca

“Not locking yourself in is the key word.”

HIT LOKAL AWARDS

WINNER HIT LOKAL AWARDS / SOCA BOUYON \

You have been awarded twice at the "HIT LOKAL AWARD". What does that represent for you?

“I take this opportunity to thank all the people who support me. Without an audience, there are no artists.

These awards represent a certain success, the culmination of hard work.”

BILIX feat Mr BOKA — Sa Ka Débodé

INSPIRATION

I would have liked to collaborate with Bob Marley, an icon of music. I have deep respect for his journey. He managed to popularize reggae music regardless of your social status, your skin color, it’s impressive! I also greatly appreciate the work of Erykah Badu.

Erykah Badu & Bob Marley

Where do you draw your inspiration from?

“The subjects are quite eclectic, inspiration comes as much from my personal experiences as from things I can witness in everyday life.”

BILIX — Just Love

RENDEZ-VOUS

Your song “RENDEZ-VOUS” invites your audience into a different universe than the one they know. Can you tell us about it?

…sweeter, more sensual…

BILIX — Rendez Vous

With RENDEZ-VOUS, I wanted to show another facet of myself musically, sweeter, more sensual. I don’t just make dance tracks.

THE BEST IS YET TO COME!

If you had to take stock of this musical year, what would you say?

The assessment: Excellent memories, tons of experiences that definitely enrich. My meeting with “Joboy”, artistic agent and music promotion manager, all in good spirits!

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