Please introduce yourself real quick…
I'm just an Island born kid in the states trying to say all the things I never could through my songs. Music has been a big part of me for a long time so who I am is just anybody else with a mic and some time to get my thoughts onto a page.
What do you do?
I've worked with quite a few different artists and producers over the last year, a bit more in the underground scene but some notable producers like Jvst X, Beressie, and in the past astroblk. Right now I'm working with growing my online presence teamed up with Repost Network and I just want to get out there and start doing local venues and beyond. Hoping I can just find the right manager or something and get the ball rolling.
What´s new right now?
The only thing new right now is working on getting a tape pushed out this year and doing venue spots. I'll be dropping some singles throughout the year in the meantime and definitely looking forward to linking up with some new artists to create something fresh. I'll be looking around a lot for some other artists that really catch my eye and seeing if they're interested in pushing some tracks out.
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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?
Supa Bwe definitely Supa Bwe he has completely changed my views on music over the past few years without question, extremely large influence to me. An old friend of mine showed me one track he was featured on maybe three or four years back and I haven't looked back since man. Something about the way he constructs music, his presence and cadence on a track, everything comes together to create this super unique listening experience and that's what really pulled me in.
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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?
Network, just network people might not want to hear it but that's key. I admit sometimes it's not the easiest thing to do in the world but I promise you if you attempt to connect you will be met with good results. Nobody can possibly know what you're about if you aren't willing to show them. Don't be afraid to pay that bigger artists a little bit for a quick shout out either, build something, build relationships. Someone will like your stuff if you try and push it.
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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?
The biggest challenge right now is still putting out tracks that you think aren't that good, or great. Really that's gonna haunt anyone that's a musician I think that can be a major hill to climb and get over it really hurts your growth. Don't be afraid to just take a shot on something you worked hard for it'll pay off as a learning experience no matter what. Nine times out of ten your supporters will appreciate that song regardless so definitely keep on improving and working.
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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?
“First thing I do is run to the homies you know? Like they get all the music first before anyone else like man you have to hear this song I guarantee the song will be worth the time. I'll post it anywhere I can and make sure it finds it's way into any conversation cause I believe with everything in me that music is always something to be shared, it could end up being really special to somebody you never know.
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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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http://www.soundcloud.com/solo-sv
http://www.twitter.com/solohello_
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