Homegrown with Jake

Jake had a chat with Sarah Bonnici, the Gozitan "Loop" singer who went up to Sweden this year to represent Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. She opens up about her experience before and after the competition, talking about her years of experience in competitive singing internationally. Sarah opens up about her inspirations in the music industry, as well as the projects she is planning on working on. 

This, and much more, in this Episode of Homegrown with Jake!

Jake sat down with Yasmin Helledie, host of Love Island Malta Season 1 & Season 2, and ex-X Factor participant. They into her music career, her beginnings in music and her current experience in the local industry. Yasmin discusses her experience on X Factor, as well as opening up about hosting Love Island Malta.

This, and much more, in this Episode of Homegrown with Jake!

Jake had a chat with Aidan Cassar to dive into how he got into the local music industry, and his journey from the start to creating his own concert. They go into his experiences with competitive singing, and the feels behind finishing in a high spot at the Eurovision. Aidan reveals the influences and inspiration behind his hit music, and his honest opinion on the local music industry. Aidan also dropped some sneak teasers for his upcoming concert!

This, and much more, in this Episode of Homegrown with Jake!

Jake sat down with the man behind the Maltese Eurovision Entry "Tomorrow" and The Voice Kids Malta Judge Gianluca Bezzina to dive into what sparked his interest in music and pursuing a career in the field. Jake and Gianluca discuss local artist recognition in the foreign music scene, as well as insight on bringing foreign singing competitions to Malta and the challenges of reaching expectations.  They explore Gianluca's experience from performing in Muzika Muzika to being behind the table as a judge, as well as a reflection on his career and what he would change if he had to go back.

This and more in this episode of Homegrown!

Jake sat down with renowned local artist Kevin Paul to talk about how he started his career in music. Kevin Paul opened up about the thoughts and feelings that go through an artist's head during live performances. They explore the process of releasing music and the availabilities of support for local artists, as well as Kevin Paul's experience busking abroad in the streets of London. This, and much more, on this episode of Homegrown!

Jake sat down with local producer Matteo to learn about his journey in the local music scene and his impact abroad. They explores Matteo's beginnings, his decision to move to London and the opportunities and connections that present themselves. Also, they discuss the obstacles present in entering the music scene, the difference in appreciation of music abroad versus in Malta, and Matteo's plans for the future. This, and much more, on this episode of Homegrown!

Jake sat down with singer-songwriter Jolene Samhan to get to know more about the artist and what led her to pursue music. Jake and Jolene dive into her origins in the performance scene, her thoughts on singing competitively, and her plans for future projects. This, and much more, on this episode of Homegrown!

Jake sat down with X Factor Season 3 winner Ryan Hili to get to know more about the new artist and what led him in his journey to apply for the X Factor. Jake and Ryan go into depth on the local scene, chatting about the song-making process as well as opportunities that crop up for artists locally such as the Eurovision Song Contest. This, and much more, on this episode of Homegrown!