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Artistopia Rank : 31
Member Since : 12/2006
Last Login : 9/12/2011
Views : 21,121
Songs : 0
Events : 0
Alliances : 11
Releases : 14
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Interview with Merkuri |
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| Published on 1/7/2007 |
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| By Artistopia |
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Q. At what age did you realize you wanted to become a music artist and why?
In someway I think I always wanted to be something artistic. I want to write a book now and maybe learn to paint. But when I realized I wanted to be an artist was about seven years ago when I was 19 years old. I had performed theater but then I got more interested in music. I wrote my first song, sung live and started producing poorly… I could not play even one instrument. I have come a long way
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?
I don´t know what. It just came so naturally.
Q. In terms of the music, which major artist(s) influenced your style and why?
That´s a hard one. Many have inspired me. Britney, Depeche Mode, 90´s techno, Brandy, Missy Elliot, Lil kim. I can go on and on.
Q. With so many independent artists trying to make it, what makes you stand out from the competition?
My original sound and my catchy melodies. I´m a pretty engaging artist with a good voice. My personality and scandalfactor…
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?
NO WAY! I´m a natural rebel. You can´t hold me down…
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 release my own music on my own label. I´ll build my empire from my fans and 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?
It´s very important. Madonna is a fantastic businesswoman, as most people in showbusiness are.
Q. Let's fast forward to 5 years from now. What advice would you offer to struggling independent artists?
I can´t answer that except to ask yourself what you want to do, and find a way to make it real.
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?
Since I am gay, I want to help pepole, Homo-, bi- transsexual, to be tolerated and have more space to be themselves. Everyone should have the ability to live their lives as they please without hurting anyone else.
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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