A-Zal On the Making Of “Movie Script”
What was the initial spark or idea that led to the creation of "Movie Script?"
My life and story were the initial sparks to the creation of “Movie Script”. When I embarked on creating my album, it was crystal clear that I needed to draw inspiration from my personal experiences and weave them into my songs. The journey from the initial spark to charting in US radio has been nothing less than a movie itself. I knew this song had some magic in it, and making it to Mediabase TOP40 Activator Charts in just 2 weeks of the release is something I never anticipated. I thought the only way to get into the USA charts was if you were signed to a major record label. To see my song charting and being played on the radio alongside my favorite artists such as Ed Sheehan, Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, and Olivia Rodrigo. The song started at #114 in its first week and later climbed to #92 in its second week. Now, things started to swing after it got into the top 100. In its third week, the song moved up by 31 positions to rank at #62. It has also been playing on the radio in the UK and Australia.
What was your favorite moment in making the music video?
My favorite moment was when I saw the green screen footage turn into an animated video which exactly translated my vision of the song into powerful visuals. We spent three months in the post-production of the video as it required a huge amount of animation. I loved the fact that Taylor Swift self-directs many of her music videos and I always wondered how she did it. But, after doing it myself, I strongly feel that a singer should self-direct their own music video.
How does"Movie Script" fit into your overall artistic vision?
"Movie Script" serves as a solid representation of both my musical identity and artistic vision. My aim is to uphold a unique sonic signature while also infusing a commercial and radio-friendly quality into all of my tracks.
Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how you got started in music?
I migrated to the USA in 2018 to work in Hollywood and get my music to the West. The plan was to set foot before I released my independent music. I landed up working with Marvel Studios on two of their major television series, Loki and Ms. Marvel. This literally propelled my career and gave me recognition in the industry. I felt it was the right time to announce my album which I did just after the release of Ms. Marvel in 2022.
Can you share a memorable experience from a collaboration that enriched your music?
So far, one of my best collaborations has been working with Alicia Keys on the movie she produced - Resort to Love. This is a Netflix film and although I didn’t collaborate on music directly with her, but she produced the movie and I wrote a soundtrack for it. I have always been fascinated with Alicia’s vocal range and it was an absolute honor to work for her movie. Going forward, I would love to collaborate with two of my favorite artists, Ed Sheeran and Dua Lipa.
