I’ve always been a singer, since I was a little kid. When I was 17 I had my first big breakup and wrote my first song about it. I’d be at parties and my friends would say, “Play that Playstation song!” Eventually someone said, you should be a pro singer! So I got some of my friends who had a home-studio to record and produce the song, and the song called “You’re Forgettable”.
2. When you’re not creating music what are you listening to? Who are some of your favorites?
I’m totally ADHD on music. My playlists have everyone from Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and Kreayshawn, to Rage Against the Machine, NIN, and Incubus.
3. What would you say is your greatest moment so far as an artist, either on record or live?
I played a show last summer for 2500 peeps. It was epic! Little kids were running up to me after wanting my autograph and everything!
4. Do you believe music can change the world or is just something to listen to? How much can music influence current events?
Depends on the music. Vladimir Mayakovsky said, “Art is not a mirror to reflect the world, but a hammer with which to shape it.” I think art can be both. I think it’s harder to change the world to the better today, cuz almost everyone is over-stimulated and under-educated. I try to do both with my music.
5. How has technology affected the music industry? How has technology affected your career as a musician?
There’s a lot more opportunity out there now, from what I understand. But the labels kinda require you to actually build yourself up (image, music, fans, etc) before they even look at you! That’s why there are hundreds of semi-famous new artists, and only a couple brand-new HUGE artists hitting the airwaves. Labels don’t want to gamble!
6. Now for my Barbara Walters question: If you were a pair of shoes what type of shoes would you be?
4 ½” Leopard print pumps, with chrome bottoms and hammered stainless steel stiletto heels… with army boots for back-ups.
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