KZ: Did you put a lot of effort into this album? How can you describe the work in this
album? Can you share your favorite or funniest moments of this album’s making?
SR: I put all my heart and soul into recording my debut album “Intoxicated”. It will always
have a very special place in my life. Overall, the recording process was phenomenal. As
I’ve discovered, recording an album takes LOTS of blood, sweat, and tears. I live by the
motto “Go hard or go home!” I had an amazing time working with my sound engineer and
producer ALEX COOPER in the UK. I’m honored to have been connected with him for my
debut album.
KZ: What topics are the most important for you to cover in your lyrics? What are your main
influences as a vocalist?
SR: I’m inspired to write by
and the way people interact.
and romantic relationships. I
emotions. When you hear and
you can quickly tell that I see
human contact. I listen to all
many genres. I love great
favorites. I respect and
passionate vocals that show
emotion.
I
have
been
as JANIS JOPLIN, ADELE, PINK
observing the world around me
There’s passion in both platonic
love to write about human
feel my music and see my lyrics,
both pleasure and pain in
music and I’m influenced by
vocals
and
have
many
admire many vocalists! I love
a range of skill and ability and
influenced by female vocalists such
and AMY WINEHOUSE—to name a few.
KZ: Do you have plans to work with other notable artist on future albums?
SR: Yes! I’m presently in the studio working on “Beautiful Sin”—album two. And I’m again
honored to be working with and have Glen Drover as my session guitarist! As far as other
plans for future collaborations, I need to keep some things a secret! You’ll find out in the
near future. Thanks for asking!
KZ: You are now only 15-years-old. You are not only a singer, but also a songwriter,
musician, and actress. How do you balance all these things at such a young age?
SR: I feel very blessed to be working at what I love. I’m passionate about songwriting,
playing guitar, and performing! And, as you already know, I’m also an actress. I feel very
fortunate to be working in the worlds of music and film! I LOVE what I do and I’m lucky
that my passions are also my careers.
KZ: Are you travelling often between UK where you reside and Canada where you were
born?
SR: I have the wonderful opportunity to be recording and performing in both Canada and
the UK. I’ve had my music co-produced with Canadian and UK producers!
KZ: What is your biggest dream personally?