EXCLUSIVE: Tel Aviv's Sighdafekt Channels Old School Soul on "You"

 By now we all know the power of music to unite people and cultures, regardless of background or geographic location. Soul music aficionado and Tel Aviv, Israel native Sighdafekt exemplifies this power on his first HYPE Off Life exclusive, "You."According to the 19 year old independent artist, "Growing up I listened to a lot of different genres and different artists. Although, I always found comfort in the sound of  60-70's soul music. Something about it was so soothing to my ears. I remember hearing DJ Premier chop up soul tracks and making them into beats and thats where I fell in love with the combination."Today Sighdafekt looks to make his contribution to the genre that sparked his ear with the $wedo Beats-produced "You." The track's thoughtful lyricism, complemented by top notch production puts Sighdafekt's love for the game and dedication to go down as legend on full display.After starting high school and deciding to take his music to the next level, Sighdafekt began to not only hone his craft, but own it as well. While most people would think of mashing their foot on the gas as soon as inspiration strikes, he took the Abe Lincoln approach of fully sharpening your axe first for a swifter kill. Sighdafekt cites taking taking a hiatus from putting music out, while taking in a lot of inspiration from the music he grew up listening to. Which is a powerful lesson we all should acknowledge: knowing when to step back and let things marinate for a stronger sauce and more effective drip.19, humble and on the verge of being internationally in demand, Sighdafekt is one wise man on a mission and the perfect addition to Hype Off Life's international segment. HYPE International exhibits the power of music to transcend borders and backgrounds. Because at the end of the day, we're fundamentally of the same essence. If you can vibe out to music all the way live from Israel like "You," that further proves my point. Listen up!