UGD: So stepping backwards a little and talking
again about transitioning
to new things, it’s also
difficult for actors to
transition to music sometimes. Sometimes it’s not
necessarily believable.
How do you feel things
have gone for you? Do
you feel like your fans are
accepting your decision
to do music?
TM: I think they are, and
it’s one of the reasons I
wanted to do it myself, or
independently. That’s how
I wanted it because the i
get artistic freedom and I
can do it the way I want.
UGD: I’ve always said
independent is the best
way to go.
TM: It is. Music is an artform for me, and a way
for me to artistically get
my feelings and emotions
across through a song.
I think it’s important to
have artistic freedom in
music, and you should
be able to wear what you
want, say what you want,
and do whatever genre
you want. I released some
free songs first just for
people to listen and get a
feel for my sound. I’m going out and letting people
know that this is one of
my passions. It’s not just
for a check...
UGD: Now you’re connected with XL Beats, and
he’s one of the best, given his track record. How
did you two connect?
TM: It started out with work
first. He was the only one
who “got” my music, and
wasn’t afraid to be different.
Now, he’s like a brother to me
and one of my best friends.
He’s like the other half of
my music, and knows what
I want. We know how to
communicate in the studio.
We work well together.
UGD: Are you working with
other artists on your album?
TM: I definitely am. I can’t
give too much away at this
point, but I have a good idea
of everyone I want to work
with as well.
UGD: What else is there to
look out for with this album?
TM: I’m going to release an EP to follow
this first single, and then
the album will come out
sometime afterwards. I’ll
probably do a second
single, another video, and
so forth, but I’m taking
my time to be sure it is
spread out right. Overall, people will respect
the fact that I’m doing
something different. It’s
the way that I choose to
express myself artistically through my music, in
hopes that they listen and
feel some kind of way
and relate to it. I write for
people to relate. That’s
what music is all about.
The first single, “Flirt”, is
fun and edgy and easily
relatable. It’s all about
how the “liquid courage”
makes it a little easier for
you to flirt.
UGD: Obviously there’s
not many who can’t relate
to that (laughing)
TM: Right, so I think people will have fun with it.
UGD: The biggest thing
I see is you’re following
your passion. I can’t stress
that enough for people
reading this, and just in
general. You have to do
what makes you happy
in life. I think it’s all awesome to see these things
happening for you.
“It is.
Music is
an artform for
me, and a
way for me
to artistically get
my feelings and
emotions
across
through a
song.”
TM: Thank you so much, I
appreciate that.
UGD: So you’ve conquered acting, and now
you’re conquering music.
What is left that you feel
like you still want to do?
TM: Thank you for saying
that, but I don’t feel like
I’ve conquered anywhere
close to what I really
want to do. I’m always
pushing forward, trying
to challenge myself and
do something new. At
the core, I want to be an
entrepreneur and have
other aspects of my life
that I can show to people
and they can use or listen
to or watch. I want to
keep growing and striving
higher and being able
to do a movie, or go on
tour. I definitely want to
perform for the rest of my
life.
UGD: Are there any final
comments at all?
TM: Just go get the single
man. I’m really excited for
people to see the video
and see me dancing in a
way that they have not
seen before. I’m a fan
of real music and instruments, and of new and
creative things. That’s
what my music is, and I
can’t wait for people to
hear it. Don’t be afraid
to tweet me and tell me
what you think. I want to
hear what people think. *
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