Akil Wingate
WHO IS AKIL WINGATE? Some say 1 part influenced by Tina Turner, 1 part influenced by Rev. Daryl Coley, 1 part helpless romantic, and 1 part wild man. Whatever the verdict may be, Akil follows up his success as featured vocalist and singer-songwriter on numerous European dance hits with his forthcoming solo album AVARICE. It’s unapologetic in its mélange of rock and soul with gospel-tinged vocals.
His first single “It’s Okay” is an emotionally honest confessional of love and loss. His ever-devoted female audience has always connected to Akil’s choice of emotional honesty and open-hearted frankness over his male contemporaries’
Newcomers to his sound will find a humorous vlog on his official site entitled WHO IS AKIL WINGATE. “BBC investigative reporter” Sebastien Foxe (not a real reporter) goes in search of the elusive Akil Wingate and instead encounters a world of nutty eccentrics. Visitors will also discover frequently updated news, tour info, photo galleries, and of course the music for which Akil serves as both singer and producer.
Fans and newbies alike will get an early preview of what to expect from Akil's new album when he takes to the stage September 19th in Paris at the huge outdoor festival Technoparade. He'll quickly follow up with an intimate show September 26th in Paris at Le Canaillou.
Be sure to visit the site www.akilwingate.com. Press inquiries can be made directly to agent Sandra Singer at sandrasingeruk@
