2 Minutes With : Jeune Lio
Born in Cameroon and grew up in France, lio is one the Dj & Founder of la sunday Abidjan, Jeune Lio is eclectic dj playing from Hiphop, Afrobeat to afrohouse and dancehall. Jeune Lio is also a music producer and a music artistic director. Jeune Lio just released new eight-track EP, ‘A Night In Cocody’. It is a cocktail of sounds that accompanies lovers of a good atmosphere throughout the evening. From the moment they start to prepare, until the moment they return home after a night out. A real trip to the town of Cocody – suburb of Abidjan.
The town where you were born.
Douala.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Architect.
How did you discover your creativity?
Through drawing and legos.
Who's the person you've always admired, from your youth to the present day?
My mother.
A moment in high school or college that changed your life.
When my final year teachers didn't think I'd make the grade... Unfortunately for them, I'm a very determined person.
What's your favourite meal?
Rice + peanut sauce.
What's your favorite musical artist?
Jay-z, for his career, his vision, and for what he represents for rap.
What's the best book you've read recently?
“Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter” by 50 Cent
What's your favourite film?
Ocean eleven.
The best creative project you've ever worked on
La Sunday and my EP “A Night In Cocody”.
One thing that always makes you happy
Listening to music.
One thing that always makes you sad
Not listening to music.
Your favourite fictional heroine or hero and why?
That's not a simple question (laughs)! It's a cartoon character. It's bugs bunny, which may come as a surprise, but in fact bugs bunny is the character who is clever and always gets out of complicated situations.