Rufio Summers’ Over It EP is just a taster of his sound and talent. It features the laid-back vibe of ‘I Still’ alongside the soul-infused growl of ‘One-Trick Pony’ and will leave you wanting to hear more from the singer/songwriter. Koko Magazine had a chat with the emerging talent to find out a bit more about his music and style.
Where are you from and how did you get into music?
Born and bred in Gloucestershire, I developed my passion for music through watching my brother make his own in his bedroom. From a young age I had a good understanding of how a song should be constructed, so with both of these factors combined, making my own music was a no brainer.
How would you describe ‘lost sou’l?
‘Lost Soul’ is a fusion of rock, soul and blues, with an element lyrical honesty. It is the honesty that makes it unique because in this day and age many artists choose to characterize a fictitious persona in order to portray and achieve a successful living. I find this dilutes the true meaning of Rhythm and Blues, hence the terminology ‘Lost Soul’.
What can you tell me about your up and coming studio sessions?
After working on my EP, I’m looking forward to recording with my own band
and producing fuller sounding tracks.
What do you enjoy about performing live?
There is no better feeling than performing at the best of your ability to a
large or small crowed and getting a warm response at the end of each song,
or even better, when they join in.
What can we look forward to hearing from you this year?
I want to record a fuller sounding album thanks to my band, and maybe a few feature club tracks, as I am very much into my Electro and Club music.
