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On the horizon of releasing her new album, Every Opposite, Zaki Ibrahim proves how aptly titled it is through our conversation.  It began with a reflection upon the previous night’s Eclectica In Purple EP release party and concert, yet twisted and turned itself to bring out her perspective on growing up through the South African Apartheid and how that negative childhood experience has affected her character and music in a positive way.  An old soul breaking new ground in Toronto’s hip hop scene, Ms. Ibrahim redefines perfection in her music with characteristic imperfections and true personality – which I sincerely applaud.  Popular music in the last decade or so has seemingly lacked this attribute, and is one of the reasons I have given up on radio and cannot tell the difference from one tween tart to another.  Zaki stands alone in style, sound and even appearance – her curls and the spaces in her teeth accentuate her beauty and personality.

Here is what she had to say, starting with how the EP release was a definite success based upon the energy of the people.