•What am I doing?
I am a vocal jazz/neo soul singer with classical training. •How am I doing it? I currently attend HSPVA where I am given the opportunity to improve my craft as far as in technical work and outside of school, I perform at local venues with my friends who are apart of our production company Milky Wayv. I am currently recording my EP entitled "Id" that will be released late April of 2015. •Why am I doing it? I have been performing and creating my whole life and I would like to continue to do so for the rest of my life, if the fates allow. •What influences me most? Artists like Minnie Ripperton, D'Angelo, The Neptunes, Kanye West, J Dilla, Nai Palm (lead singer of the group Hiatus Kiayote), Erykah Badu, Amel Larrieux and Lady Day (Billie Holiday) have inspired my approach to my music. •How does my art relate to the art of my contemporaries? Throughout history, music has been written about love, heartache, loss (etc). Because this is a recurring pattern, music of my time is also written about these things. The only similarities my music has with the music of my contemporaries are the ideas and basic themes, however the artistry is quite different. •What do I want others to understand about my art? Everything I write I pour my heart and soul into. I make music for people to listen to and hope they enjoy it. I have a very distinct sound and I don't make music to please others, though I do I hope they enjoy it. •Am I unwilling to discuss any aspects of my work? If so, why? I am always willing to discuss anything having to do with my art/work; I love what I do. |