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B O D Y & 8 Exxpose: Magazine F I T N E S S Exxpose: Where are you from and what is your background? Gina: Military "Brat" born in Shreveport, LA at Barksdale Air Force Base, communications major, Radio Jock (DJ. on air personality) Exxpose: What is your style of music? Gina: Everything except Opera Exxpose: Who or what inspired you to do music? Exxpose: What advice would you give to an aspiring artist? Gina: I love Patti LaBelle, Jill Scott, Mayas, Leis, Lalas Hathaway, so many.... Gina: There are singers...and there are entertainers. There are recording artists...and there are working artists... Decide which one works for you. Exxpose: What are your upcoming projects? Gina: Upcoming productions include Gladys Knight Tribute, Classic Cabaret- Before "G," and a Christmas CD Exxpose: Who have you worked with in the past? Have you done any collaborations or partnerships? Gina: Yes. Local artists: Michael Ward, Irma Thomas, Dr. John and Luther Kent. Recording artists: Gerald Lever, Etta James, Patti Austin, Bad Company, Mel Waiters and Ali Woodson. Exxpose: What's the one thing you want everyone to know about you? Gina: I love what I do. In fact, my favorite saying is "Music is not what I do, it's who I am." Exxpose: How can people contact you? Gina: Website: www.GinaBrownonline.com, Facebook: Gina Brown Sings, Twitter: Gina Brown Sings Exxpose: Magazine 17