Whether it is music, dance, or art forms of any kind, creatives often pay homage to their idols through their works. Pharaoh Sistare is an up-and-coming artist whose musical style, paired with his love for fashion and dance, pays tribute to some of the greatest artist, and performers who ever lived.
Raised in Richmond, Virginia, Pharaoh Sistare’s upbringing was a colorful one as he was surrounded by artists whose music would leave a lasting impact on his musical style. Picking up after Michael Jackson, Prince, and James Brown. Pharaoh Sistare’s love for Golden Age movies found its way into his brand. Fred Astaire and Bob Fosse, in particular, brought another dimension to his love for dance and cinematography. He would later find himself in music production, creating beats for other artists. However, he decided to forge his own path in the music industry.
Pharaoh Sistare attracted a following, with many listeners comparing him to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. His voice, style, youthful appearance, and angelic aura made it easy for people to draw comparisons. Additionally, Pharaoh’s long love for dance and studying from the greats. “On the other hand, people say I’m the next Prince,” he shared. “Due to my style, singing, the fact that I produce my own music, and my genre fluidity.”
Despite the many comparisons, Pharaoh Sistare has found ways to cultivate a unique sound and aesthetic approach with his artistry. One of the ways in which Pharaoh does this is by adding an element of wonder that captures listeners and tinkers with their imaginations. Conjuring imagery from times past, or places that we can only dream of, each song has a special sparkle that audiences live for. He shares his enthusiasm for using his imagination to take himself to places as he produces music or listens to artists like Esquivel, Enya, or video game soundtracks. Pharaoh Sistare draws from many sources of inspiration and it shows.
As an artist, Sistare creates worlds around his songs with a danceable element at the core of each track he makes. “I think people should dance more, I want to make music that makes you want to dance and feel good!” confessed the rising artist. Despite releasing only four singles, Pharaoh Sistare has generated over 40k streams on Spotify. The young artist has been showing off his prowess, only going up from there.
Pharaoh Sistare has debuted his first EP “Once Upon A Groove” on June 25th with a fully animated music video for his first single “Strobe Light” that is sure to capture the hearts of many with it’s enchanting storyline and alluring animation. While the “Strobe Light” music video was creatively directed by Sistare himself, it was beautifully illustrated and animated by Richmond artist W Macwood. The music video, as well as the self illustrated EP cover, draws the viewer in even further to the world of Pharaoh Sistare’s imagination. It’s not hard to tell where Pharaoh is going with this EP. The aesthetics are immaculate, cohesive, nostalgic and yet paving a way for the sound of the future of Pop music. Pharaoh Sistare surely has a classic on his hands worthy of praise.
One of the unique things about Pharaoh Sistare is his ability to write and produce his own music. He shares that he wants his listeners to be fully encompassed in his art, while opening the listener’s minds to new ways of thinking and being. Additionally, Pharaoh Sistare’s creativity does not end with music and entertainment, as he also has a background in fashion design. The multifaceted artist’s ability to sew and style allows him to form a unique style that can easily distinguish him from other artists. Despite people’s assumptions based on his voice and fashion, Pharaoh Sistare identifies as straight. “I want to change the narrative of how straight men can look, sound, act, and live,” he proclaimed. Sistare is also responsible for pioneering the wildly popular knit blanket, cut & sew trend 2 years before it emerged mid 2019. Although his style was copied and popularized by many DIY designers across the world, Pharaoh Sistare is happy to have changed peoples lives unknowingly.
A highly talented young creative, Pharaoh Sistare strives to introduce listeners to step into his world through his music. He hopes to spread his message and encourage people to live freely, cherish love, kinder young spirits, and make the world a harmonious place.
Learn more about Pharaoh Sistare by visiting https//:tinyurl.com/PharaohSistare .You can also get updates on his latest releases by following him on Instagram.