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| Artist Statistics |
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Artistopia Rank : 300
Member Since : 3/2008
Last Login : 3/31/2008
Views : 3,027
Songs : 1
Events : 0
Alliances : 0
Releases : 1
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http://www.artistopia.com/sjcarter |
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| Latest Music By S.J Carter |
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News Article |
Artist News Home |
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Interview with S.J Carter |
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| Published on 3/27/2008 |
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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?
Around the age of 9. I felt most alive around music and writing.
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?
It was basically hearing acts like the Fresh Prince and Run-DMC on the radio
Q. In terms of the music, which major artist(s) influenced your style and why?
Recently artists like Common and Andre 3000 have influenced me greatly because there is always an intellectual message in their lyrics
Q. With so many independent artists trying to make it, what makes you stand out from the competition?
My focus on truth, love and righteousness, and my Barbadian accent!
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?
I wouldn’t go that route. I will not become a slave to the industry. I intend to blaze a new trail whether they like it or not!
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?
Artistopia! Myspace! You name it. Any good internet marketing method. Hitting local media formats goes without saying as well. Marketing is expensive so I rely a lot on word of mouth. Literally giving away singles for free just to get the name out.
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?
The importance of business knowledge in this industry is immense.
Q. Let's fast forward to 5 years from now. What advice would you offer to struggling independent artists?
Keep struggling and don’t let opportunities pass. Everyone can’t be Jay-z, 50cent or Micheal Jackson. There are avenues for every type of artists even in sometimes remote types of business.
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?
Anything that promotes holistic education as well as charities which seek to fund research into health issues.
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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