College Underground Magazine Issue 5 | Page 13

Page 13 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT — msK By: Terrence Hazly What would you change in the music industry if you were a top exec.? A part of music industry reminds me of the fashion world. It sends a signal of that you need to have the right look to be an artist, and perform music. Of course a beautiful man or woman is always nice to look at, but I think it is far more important to “listen” and not always “see”. Music is heard, not watched. If you weren't Ms. K the singer/songwriter, what would you be doing? I work at a playground where I have singing-lessons/group with small children. I study IT di- dactic Design part-time at the University and I love cooking, so I have many other things keep- ing me busy. What should people expect at a live show from you? My previous performances were singer/songwriter concerts. I am thinking about trying to do some soul/jazz covers with a trio. You seem to be a talented individual; do you play any musical instruments? Yes, I play some piano, but singing is main instrument. How do you feel about originality in R&B/Soul/Jazz world today? I think Jill Scott, Janelle Monáe & Kellis are pretty original, but I think much soul/ R&B music sounds the same. Billie Holiday is the best jazz singer I know. I wonder why there is nobody like her in this big world of music? What's next from Ms. K? More collaborations. Perhaps one day I’ll release a singer/songwriter album, and maybe I will do some covers of my favorites songs. Facebook : Kirsten Rigmor Nissen https://www.facebook.com/msksongs Email: [email protected] Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ms-K- SingerSongwriter/46668124520?fref=ts Twitter : @msksongs Where can new fans go to download or purchase your music (if applicable)? Reverbnation : www.reverbnation.com/msksingersongwriter “From me to you” feat. Shanell Renee : http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/astral22 "Muzoom"feat. msK: https://itunes.apple.com/dk/album/muzoom-ep/id492409348 Soundcloud : Kirsten Rigmor Nissen msK