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Urban Soul Singer - Brik.Liam - talkoffame101

Urban Soul Singer - Brik.Liam

    "Featuring Brik as well as being apart of his endeavors is such an honor for me. This is the first time I have ever had to refer to him as Brik.Liam. We first met when I was a freshman at Clark Atlanta University and I had just joined the CAU worship choir, which, like any other choir, had designated worship leaders and Jacobi, now known as Brik.Liam, was one of them. He was such a pleasure to be around, always happy and helpful in cheering others up. He was like our choir hype man.
 
    He is such a beautiful soul with a beautiful voice to match. He moved the hearts of many while singing for the Lord and I am just at awe right now as I am witnessing his musical evolution. I can feel the passion when I listen to his music and I can see the joy in his performances. To say he was born to be a musical icon is an understatement, it’s more like music was created to show his God given gifts and bless the universe will his angelic tone, unique imagery and to lead the industry into a higher realm of greatness. 
   
His music takes me out of my comfort zone, meaning conforming myself to like the identical melodies we know as music today. Everyone sounds the same and not too many have originality with their overall style. Brik breaks those barriers and leaves an everlasting impression on the mind, in the heart and gives the body a feel for dance like no one else has nor can.
 

A military brat born in Petersburg, Virginia and reared in Germany & Houston, Brik. Liam is in a lane that is authentically his own. Fusing classic soul vibes of Marvin Gaye with the urban contemporary sounds we hear today. His message is simple yet necessary… “Let Go” which is further symbolized with the red balloon.

His music is available on all platforms and more content can be found here Brik.Liam .


Talk of Fame 101 Interview

What do you want to be remembered for? Being myself! Being authentic! Being kind! Giving my all! Being an unlimited creative! Humble!

What is the meaning behind the red balloon? It’s a reminder, or a symbol of letting go. We walk around living life with baggage and different things, but we’ll never really get to elevate or be free unless we let go.

At what moment did you realize, Okay this is happening I am officially making an impact in the industry? I can’t say I’ve felt that moment yet. I don’t think I want to. I never want to think that highly of myself. I just want to do things. And continue to do.

What category or genre would you believe you relate to the most, if any, and why? Definitely R&B. If I HAD to label myself … technically its R&B music. With gospel messages, with folk and country sounds, with Hip-Hop influence and moments …but still R&B** 

What inspired the name Brik.Liam? “Brik” was derived from a synonym search of his favorite color, red. Which also explains the signature red balloon seen in his performances and visuals. Liam is the abbreviated version of his surname “Williams” Thus the moniker “Brik.Liam”

What has been your biggest accomplishment in life thus far? In my personal life …just being a full on adult. Lol. Post grad ain't no joke. But I’m glad I’ve made my strides. In my music life I had an album debut in the top 10 RnB charts. The fact that I was able to get it done, in the first place, has meant a lot too. Cause it takes much more than just writing and recording. I lived these experiences I’m singing about.

What is the drive behind your music? Music has just always just been. It’s like a dream that chases me. It won’t leave me. It’s all I know. Though I grew up the oldest of three, I still spent a lot of time by myself. And my time alone was spent with video games and singing thru albums in my bedroom. My mother was over every gospel ensemble at any church we attended, so I had to sing as well. It’s just who I am. I have a greater desire now to really inspire people. I didn’t know I could until I tried and now I see what the results bring for others and now I’m addicted.

Was there ever a time you felt like giving up? If so, what encouraged you to continue going? Every. Single. Day. – It’s a continuous battle. I could have a moment of greatness and still the next day feel like I’m not good enough or whatever. What’s helped has been those that support and respond saying they need what I’ve created. And also just music meaning that much to me …I can’t let it go. Even if I wasn’t doing it on the level I am now, or the level I hope to be on in the future, I’d still be doing music in some capacity. I’ve just been lucky enough to be slightly fearless enough to share with others …and some people don’t think it sucks. Lol.

Musically, who is your biggest inspiration and why? I have many. But Brandy has consistently been one of the biggest and prominent. I could go on and on, on why but no one makes me feel like she has. At the time of discovering her, her voice was super unique. Now many people sound similar to her. I loved her control and it made me practice control and tone more than anything, her vocal placement, especially with her ad-libs. Her background vocals stand out. You can hear them and know it’s her. And Most of all the way she emotes. I was raised strictly on gospel music, but she was like one of the first secular artist I could access because of her brand and involvement in movies and TV. I heard her full moon album and it changed my life and the way I heard and expressed music. I didn’t know people could emote like that outside of gospel music. 

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