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Artistopia Rank : 138
Member Since : 11/2004
Last Login : 10/9/2008
Views : 14,729
Songs : 2
Events : 12
Alliances : 6
Releases : 4
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Artistopia URL :
http://www.artistopia.com/Slylla |
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| Latest Music By Skylla |
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Trials of your Faith
Published Date : 11/2005
Total Downloads : 266
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Interview with Skylla |
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| Published on 8/3/2006 |
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| By Aristopia |
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Q. At what age did you realize you wanted to become a music artist and why?
A. At age 12, after singing at my Primary School Concert and the accolade and encouragement that made me want to keep on singing.
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?
A. I grew up in a singing family, All my brothers and sisters are singers and musicians. My dad had his own band when he was in his 20s. Many people that heard me sing encouraged me to continue. I was actually put into a major talent quest by a music promoter who overheard me singing in my bedroom when he visited my home. It was at this talent quest that I was given a scholarship at the prestigious Australian Jaanz School of Singing.
Q. In terms of the music, which major artist(s) influenced your style and why?
A. I grew up with Gospel and R&B music, I love Whitney Houstin, she was my first influence, then came Brandy, but I also love the older performers like Aretha Franklin, etc. I am very influenced by Yolander Adams an amazing Gospel artist.
Q. With so many independent artists trying to make it, what makes you stand out from the competition?
A. I have a unique voice I don’t sound like anyone, and even though I write and perform many of my own songs, when I sing someone else’s song I make it my own.
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?
A. I would never compromise my love for Gospel and R&B. When asked I can sing in other styles but I will only perform as myself. I’m a born again Christian so any thing that would compromise my testimony I wouldn’t do.
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?
A. Presently My Dad does all the marketing and selling for me. At present I am comfortable with that. My CDs are being stocked by Word Bookstore, one of the largest Christian outlets in Australia. Nevertheless I’m still looking for a good Recording Label to sign me up.
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?
A. I think Business knowledge is important because you can get burnt if you are gullible. I’ve had my fair share of heartaches when people in the industry promise me the world but never deliver on the promises.
Q. Let's fast forward to 5 years from now. What advice would you offer to struggling independent artists?
A. Never Give Up! If you think you’re good enough and other people think so too, then it can happen to you. Just remember 3 important things, attitude, attitude and attitude.
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?
A. I am already involved with a few Charitable organizations, and when I reach success I will continue and also increase my involvement. Two of the charitable organizations I support are the Starlight Foundation which supports very ill children, and Staying Alive which supports the stopping of youth suicide.
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.
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