Misfit Tunes The Magazine February 2015 | Page 7

O KNOW Where were you born/raised? I was born in Peeskill New York. Raised all over the south. It was interesting to say the least What are your influences? Musically. All of gospel. Rock&Roll. John Legend. Kanye West. Mos Def. Kelvin Lee. Outkast. My mother. Langston Hughes. I really can go on and on. How did you come up with your stage name? The Most High had given me so much magic that I could never be put in one category. I needed a name that represented that. Therefore whatever I need “iAm”. How would you describe your sound/music? storytelling/ Rock&Soul. Man is there any other lol? What are your short term and long term goals? Career wise, short term? Let’s finish this album. And my short films. I would love to perform at the Afropunk festival this year. Long term. Make history. Make art. Make love. Make a difference. Do you want to sign a major deal or stay independent and have total control over your music? Major deal influence and power. With the indie money lol. Control is an illusion. The only true choice you have is what purpose you will serve. Do you believe artists should be role models as well as volunteer and perform community service in their communities? Role models yes. Idols...no. Everyone, regardless of their craft, should a humanitarian at the core What can someone expect when they come watch you perform? To have an amazing time. It’s really corny, but I want them to feel it. What is your most recent project? I have an EP on iTunes called “The Last Night of Billy Lyons” the album this summer is “Tale of a Wolf” What made you get into the music industry? I’m a storyteller as are we all. That is an avenue in which I can express what I feel my people need to hear. If you were not making music what would you be doing? Teaching www.MisfitTunes.com 7