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I love that you're a triple threat! Do you also dance? Is there an-
other talent the public doesn't know about that you're honing?
It’s funny you mentioned dancing. I move well, but I wouldn’t consider my-
self a super great dancer. But I do have some rhythm. I am working with a
coach to really make it more on point.
If you could, what would you change about the music industry?
I would say that people should have more of a say of what they want to lis-
ten to versus a few small industry people making the decisions as to what’s
going to be on the radio and what’s not. That way people can get what they
want to hear.
What would you say has been your biggest break thus far?
Hmmm, biggest break. That’s hard to say. I would say that my biggest break
is that, I got introduced to a world renowned songwriter, like everybody
would know this lady. I’m not going mention her name for her privacy
sake. But she is mentoring me now and giving me some great songwriting
coaching. We connect at least once or twice a month and she has really
opened up my eyes to help take my songwriting from good to great. And
another break for me was when I was invited to an event in which I per-
formed in front of a lot of celebrities and it was really an awesome experi-
ence. They definitely were supportive and I made a lot of good connec-
tions.
I know you've been rubbing shoulders with celebs as you work your way up. Any one you have genu-
inely been star struck in meeting?
I don’t really get star struck to be honest with you. I have to say that, sometimes I’ve been guilty of not knowing
who someone is. But even when I know who a certain celeb is, I just treat them normal. Because we all wear
pants and clothes and we all are human. I get more excited about the actual work when we’re creating instead of
being excited over a person. But that’s just me.
Any future collaborations we can look forward to?
Absolutely, stay tuned to my website and you will be surprised.
What would your dream collaboration be? This means any artist, alive or dead!
My dream collaboration, Mariah Carey and John Legend because of their great work ethic.
As you become more known, you are, whether you realize not, a role model to the younger genera-
tion. Is this something you're consciously aware? Do you find this affects what you do in the public
eye? Why or why not?
I am aware that I am a role model to some people in all generations, both younger and older. Most of the time I
feel I can just be myself. By nature, I’m an easy going and fun guy. But when I have moments that maybe I’m tired,
or exhausted, this helps me to make sure that I am alert so that there won’t be any misunderstandings out of frus-
tration and being fatigue when it comes to interacting with people in public.