Before the month of October winds down, R&B singer October London takes his stage moniker to new heights with the release of his sophomore album, October Nights. In this exclusive interview with Remixd Magazine, we dive deep into the inspiration behind this transitional album, the significance of its October release, and what it means to share the stage with legends like Maxwell and Jazmine Sullivan.
As far as background context, the Death Row Records signee began making waves with his powerhouse vocal performance on his groundbreaking single “Back to Your Place” in 2023. The single currently holds an impressive 15 million + streams on Spotify alone. Following it’s success, October shared the single “Mulholland Drive” which features Snoop Dogg and LaToiya Williams. Both singles derive from the album The Rebirth Of Marvin, (named affectionately after Marvin Gaye). Vocally, October has gained the comparison to Marvin’s timeless sound. Finally, October returns with October Nights which further displays his vocal strength & buttery vocals, while showcasing his versatility.
October Nights showcases the many sounds embedded in October’s artistry spanning over a decade. This project includes the critically acclaimed single “She Keeps Calling,” which debuted earlier this month. The single has continued to make waves as the music video has surpassed over 500K views via YouTube. Additionally, October Nights is accompanied by a host of features. The album features artists such as Tyrese, Snoop Dogg, Ledisi, Boney James, and Babyface whom produced the single “Missing You.”
Continue reading as he shares insights into his creative process, collaborative spirit, and what a perfect October night means to them.
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Interview with October London
Remixd Magazine: Congrats on the new project! October Nights follows up from your highly acclaimed 2023 project The Rebirth Of Marvin. Tell us about the inspiration behind this project and how it differs from your previous work?
October London: October Nights is a transitional album. I’m giving you a little more of that Marvin sound but then I quickly offer various styles of R&B and I begin to define myself as a multi-genre artist. I played around with the ’80s and ’90s sound playing homage to the greats who’ve inspired me.
You’re currently opening for Maxwell for his “Serenade Tour” alongside Jazmine Sullivan. How has this experience been for you so far?
O: It has been simply amazing to share a stage with my new brother, the legendary Maxwell and the beautifully talented Jazmine Sullivan. Maxwell has taken me under his wing offering industry advice which has truly made this experience surreal. Jazmine’s talent is undeniable and she has been moving the audience night after night.
You named this album October Nights, which debuted in the perfect month of October. What does a perfect October night look like for you? What are some of your day-to-day essentials lately?
O: A perfect October night includes listening to some Sade while smoking a cigar and chilling with friends and family.
For this album you collaborated with Ledisi, Tyrese, Boney James, Snoop Dogg, and Babyface who produced “Missing You.” Being that you have been making music for roughly a decade, what is it like having the co-sign of some of the industries most influential artists?
O: Having the co-sign by the incredible artist who have blessed my album gives me a surreal feeling. I never would have imagined I’d ever make it to this level in my musically career so it’s truly a testament to my work ethic and resilience that has encouraged other musical legends to collaborate with me on this album.
