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Please tell our readers who you are and what you do?
My name is BJ Maye and i'm an electronic music producer based out of Winchester, Virginia. I've been producing/mixing music for 3 years and have developed a serious passion for music and arts of all kinds. I've always played musical instruments ever since i was younger due to a heritage of successful musicians in my family. My big brother has always been a huge inspiration in my musical life seeing how i grew up watching him produce and perform live. Recently, i've been working on developing my personal sound and getting to know other artists who share similar passions as me and want to join me on this journey. My project initally started off as a hobby, but has progressed into a creative outlet that i plan to invest in more and more as i gain more skill and experience within the music production world. I personally love all genres of music and am willing to work with anyone who likes to grow and enjoy life! I'm currently working with Valley Cat Record Studios in Winchester to learn how to establish a better style and hopefully move towards live performances. Checkout my soundcloud and feel free to email me with any suggestions or just to say what's up!
https://soundcloud.com/bjmaye
How would you describe your influences and how have they changed over the years?
My influences honestly come from everywhere. Whether it be the environment i'm in or the mood that i feel, i tend to pick up inspiration from anything. I started off listening to mostly rock and metal but slowly began progressing towards more electronic sounds as i have matured. I find that my love for acoustic rock and metal have led me to create a very unique style of electronic music and i plan to continue to pursue this distinction. I wouldn't say that my taste in music has changed over time, rather it has only expanded and become more open to other genres that i may not normally go to.
What´s new right now?
I am currently working on a few songs that i feel may end up turning into an EP. I have yet to release anything in the new year but with the help of some really talented local artists i plan to start releasing new music very soon. This coming week i have my first in house studio session with Valley Cat Records where i'll be doing a One Hour Song Challenge. Aside from this incredible opportunity, i will be working to drop my first official releases of 2018 and also release a music video for my latest track 'Today'. I also have a record label called Escape Crew that i am trying to build up. A few of my friends and i have been collaborating to create a hub for artists of any genre to express themselves and could really use some support to get us going. We would love to start playing live shows and are willing to travel wherever the support takes us. As i move forward i also find that i will need some solid representation. I am currently independent and would love to work with a manager who is interested in protecting my growth and success. Any crowdfunding would help greatly!
https://soundcloud.com/bjmaye/today
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Are you a superfan of anyone? How did you become a superfan? Do you remember how you become a fan and what turned you into super fan? Have you ever thought about why you´re such a fan?
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What was the biggest mistake you made when you started making music and what would be the number one tip you could give to a newcomer musician?
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How do you get gigs? Can you share any tips?
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Do you have good promotion tips for other musicians?
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Do you have insights on how to grow your audience on soundcloud that you want to share with our audience?
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What has been your biggest challenge right now? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?
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How do you personally discover new music?
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Once you discovered new music, do you tell others about the new music/artist you discovered? If yes, how exactly?
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What is your number one tip to improve your music production or songwriting skills?
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What is your best tip for those who struggle with finishing their tracks?
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We meet again in one year. What has changed?
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https://escapecrewtm.wixsite.com/escapecrew
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