Interview With AZAKELS

What is your name/stage name?

I perform and create as AZAKELS and do Music Production as BAZAKEL and to keep those two in line I incorporate the Divine Nature and Wisdom of Azareal. My birthname is Kelly Michael Donlin, so in a way AZAKELS & Bazakel are alternate Personas and Versions of myself.

Where are you from?

I would like to be simple and leave that answer as Fairmont, WV but I realize the answer is more complex than just that.

What do you do?

I can only find Peace of Mind and Serenity when I create Art & Music. I sell Abstract Paintings locally. My music how I wish I could say is done in an actual studio is all created at home the typical DIY setup. I also create Digital Graphics to accompany my Arts & Music.

How long have you been making music?

I have been Serious about my music since 2010. A former Producer/Partner/Friend got me started back then with simple beats he whipped up using FL-Studio. Before then I was just a by the campfire Acoustic Guitar Novice. Once I was emersed into the Digital Music Platform I have been obsessed. Sometimes working 20-40 hours (about 1 and a half days) straight.

What was your first song/project?

One of my first projects was a track called ‘My Love’ of which music partner provided the beat and I gave my triple stanza verse vocals. It is still available online as a keep-sake.

Who’s your inspiration?

I would like to say I am from a Youth Infatuated with Rap Legends such as: the Beastie Boys, NWA and of course Snoop&Dre. My inspiration has also been modernized by: Kayne, Eminem, Ke$ha, Macklemore, Wiz Khalifa, MGK, Childish Gambino and Kid Cudi to just name a handful. Let us just say too many to list!

What was it like working with Mixla Productions Mixla Beats | Buy Beats Online (mixlaproduction.com)

That guy has business class, with a million subscribers on YouTube, he managed to be available to answer email questions of the industry for me. I purchased 5 basic Licenses from him. Some of my favorite Go-to tracks were backed by his beats.

What are some features you have?

Although I have not been endorsed by someone in the industry. I will answer like this; Some Features I have…Lol you ask like I am Artificial Intelligence. I will play along… I have Upgraded and Advanced Sarcasm Rebuttals/Quips Interface. I have the latest software featuring Radical Pun Jokes Interactives. Being a self-taught Psychic/Mystic I have the CPU to hear what the inner-messages really are from inference of others talking or media analogue. My Bullshit detector is State of the Art. Finally, I have the innate ability to “Free Verse” off the dome with a quite vast vocabulary… sometimes I say words I am not sure of their meaning in recordings. Later I will look them up and see how they play a relevance to the song.

Who’s one person, dead or alive, that you would want to work with?

I wish Chester Bennington from Linkin Park were still alive. I would love to do a Cross-Over Rap meets Rock song.

Are you signed to a label?

I am unsigned so to say. I run my own indie Label but let us just say it does not quite mandate taxes paid yet. lol

Do you want a record deal, a distribution deal, or none?

I would take a Record Deal, although I would stand firm on messages I endorse and what I say/do not from another’s suggestion. A distribution would be nice, like if a Celebrity Perused my Collection and gave me or my album a social media shoutout. That would be killer. If neither of those happen, I will have no choice but to be more edgy, try harder and bring that Aggressive Nature within to the mic.

Who are your biggest supporters?

The problem holding back others from supporting me is as follows: I have Bold New Age Radical Religious Beliefs. If this were the 1400s, I would be tortured/killed for said beliefs. I imagine if it weren’t for Social Security benefits, I would not Have Money/Homeless. I was once nearly killed in a hospital, I suffered brain damage to about 30%. Since then, I have been on Disability. Then one evening I partook of some illicit substance in a religious manner (MDMA) and my Angel Guide or God enhanced it to restart my brain. My eyes worked faster and one no longer rested lower than the other. Who know who all supports me, let’ just leave this undisclosed in specifics.

What are you currently working on?

I am currently working on Merchandise to accompany my music. I custom design Fashion, Household, Accessories and Digital Items. I am still new in that game, expect me to progress my skill there too.

What is your latest release?

An album I did with a local friend: “Sword of the Symptoms” is available now. Check your Streaming and Purchase Platform of Music out with a search of “Kelly ‘Azakels’ Donlin or simply “AZAKELS.”

When is your next release?

I have a new album: As a Who? AZAKELS!!

Kelly ‘Azakels’ Donlin, Kelly Bazakel Donlin

Label: Azareal_Productions
Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap

Secondary Genre: East Coast Rap

UPC: 752470642623

Release Date: Jun 7, 2022

Where is one place you want to travel to perform?

I would like to Perform A live impromptu Medley of 10-20 songs as I walk the streets of Morgantown, others would film me and my interactions with those around.

What’s the biggest crowd that you have performed for?

I have to say it would be a show on live BlogTalkRadio of poets from AllPoetry.com where I would allow them to Upload a track or I would a ‘Capella read the lyrics/poems on the air. At one point we had around 90 countries that tuned in.

Who’s someone you can see yourself on tour with?

Machine Gun Kelly, I would love to personally teach him the aspects/powers of the name Kelly…What all that entails. Plus, I like his versatility.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Giving Motivational or Scientific Speeches on TEDtalks or on Campus. I have a lot of theory and wisdom to impart. I cannot do all that via music alone.

music links:

Spotify – Kelly ‘Azakels’ Donlin https://open.spotify.com/artist/3UICKdvJxVd5k8NZ2OXdF5

https://Azakels.com

Instagram / Twitter @ names

Instagram – https://instagram.com/azakels

Twitter – https://twitter.com/azakels

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