In this episode of Project Zero, we are joined by two influential figures in the Singaporean music scene. Joakim Gomez, a celebrated DJ at Mediacorp’s 987 and JJ Neo, an innovative indie electronica artist who has been collaborating with music producers from the US, UK, France, and Australia since 2015.

Together, Joakim and JJ delve into pressing questions: Are Singaporeans supportive of their homegrown talents? Do organizations and brands prioritize follower count over actual talent? And what is the untapped potential of the Singaporean artist?

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
04:20 - Joakim and JJ Neo’s relationship with music
07:44 - Do Singaporean artists leverage on their diverse influence?
11:35 - How social media has changed the landscape of music?
19:15 - Potential ways to create music which Singaporeans can identify with
22:12 - Do Singaporeans even care about our local music?
29:05 - Artists that have attempted to represent the "Singapore sound' in their works.
43:15 - Do we need more platforms in order to explore our identity?
57:50 - Embracing our Singaporean culture, and figuring the way forward as Nation
1:02:22 - Conclusion
1:06:35 - Credits

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Project Zero is a thought-provoking podcast series conceived and hosted by Shabir Sulthan, a multi-talented artist renowned as an award-winning film composer and singer-songwriter. Supported by Ministry of Culture, Community, and Youth, this series delves into the unique musical landscape of Singapore, exploring the rich tapestry of sounds that define the nation's cultural identity.

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