We had the good fortune of connecting with EK Darkurai and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi EK, what is the most important factor behind your success?
I think the most important factor behind my success is to stay consistent. Focus on every single detail of the project. Every time i got a chance to work with an artist. Always put 100% of the effort in, help the artist develop his/her sound. Make full use of time and be patient. In order to deliver the best of work, communication also played a very important roll, know what time to speak up, also at the same time , be respectful . Last but not least, also make the environment comfortable for the artist , learn more about the artist and his work before. And stay creative.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I started off as professionally as a music producer and engineer, graduating form Los Angeles College of Music with Music Production and Engineering program, but in the meantime i also did a lot of songwriting and my own artist project. Last year 2022 i released a single called <Done Talking>. It blew up on Chinese Tiktok. Gained over 4 million streams on there and also over 150k streams on Spotify. I want to people recognize me not only as a music producer, but also , as an artist. My music have combined contemporary R&B, trapsoul, also electronic influences. Im very happy that i had so many people supporting and also love my music. Its a tough journey, but just like i said, stay focus, stay consistent. Focus on all the details. And deliver the best of the work.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
First of all i would love to show my friend my studio. The place i created the most of my work. Then the beach definitely, Santa Monica, Malibu beach are the best choices. Then i may take them to K town for food. Also the city of Pasadena, where i spent all my college time before.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
First of all I want to dedicate my shoutout to my family. My Mum and my Dad. Especially my sister. For always supporting me and we share our music stories all the time.

Also shout out to my music friends for trusting me and helped me down the road

Shout out to Sandyjoe, LiQiu Ze, Adawa, Sukwon Cheong, Mimi Rose, Rachel Wang, Noeha Rose, David Kim, Shannon Galvin, Warren Russell, Cuer J, RussTong and more.

Website: www.ekdarkurai.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ek_darkurai/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkL7sZHMNDIv3M6BgLA9P5w

Image Credits
Ray Chang, Rachel Wang, AJ

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