Q. At what age did you realize you wanted to become a music artist and why?
At age 7, I looked up to Britney spears at the time, and I wanted to be an artist because I was good at it and it was something that I enjoyed doing.
Q. Most music artists have that special someone or thing that influenced their decision to do music. Did anyone or something in your life play a major role in influencing you to go into the music business?
Britney Spears, here first album was very strong vocally. I liked how strong her voice was, and I practiced every single day, I would blast the music and just sing along while cleaning my room. I would even sing in the car, I hardly do that anymore, If I do sing in the car, I do it low so no one can hear.
Q. In terms of the music, which major artist(s) influenced your style and why?
Fall Out Boy, JoJo, a lot of people on myspace…and Claudia of course.
Q. With so many independent artists trying to make it, what makes you stand out from the competition?
My sense of style, and sense of doing things differently than anyone else has ever done before.
Q. Music industry professionals are quick to say that being an artist means to gracefully fit a marketable niche in the industry. If you were offered an opportunity that asked you to be something you are not, would you do it to get your foot in the door?
if it means looking happy when your really not, I suppose I could, I’ve been wanting this since I was 7 so I’d probably take it.
Q. Making music is one thing, selling it is another. What types of strategies do you use in promoting your artistic work and getting it heard by the proper professionals?
I don’t really promote myself, I promote the things I’m in, like groups and such. I understand that I have been wanting this since I was 7 but I never really stuck out from the crowd, I would run away if it were in front of professionals, or anyone basically, I get shy and nervous even if I have to dance in front of people, let alone sing.
Q. In regards to wheeling and dealing, how important do you feel business knowledge is to making it in an industry filled with much heartache?
Heartache? Heartache? They make It look so good. I’m not sure.
Q. Let's fast forward to 5 years from now. What advice would you offer to struggling independent artists?
Never give up, keep on trying and practice. Don’t back down just because someone else is better vocally than you.
Q. Most successful artists are involved in charitable organizations that stand for a cause that hits close to home. In that regard, once you reach success, what charitable cause(s) would you like to be involved in and why?
I would like to be involved in toys for tots, and any other charitable organization that catches my eye.
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Well, we thank you for taking the time to interview with us and certainly wish you the best in your music career endeavors. There you have it ladies and gentlemen, an inside look into the mind of an independent artist struggling to bring their hard work to fruition in an industry where perseverance and thick skin means survival. No one said it would be easy.
