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What is music to you? What does it give you?

Music is the sound of the soul. To start with silence and end with something that can move others is miraculous in a way.

What is your music dream?

My music dream is to perform with or open a show for my hero, Chaka Khan.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

I would start with eliminating class and classification, imagine a world where we defined ourselves instead of giving that power away.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Most memorable song would be "I'm every woman" by Chaka Khan

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Diana Ross, Eartha Kitt, Marvin Gaye, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston, Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughn, and Ella Fitzgerald.

What inspires you to make music?

The freedom of expression and creation, the fact that I can create something to share with the world that is not only mine but theirs as well.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

Whatever is authentic and true to what I'm feeling at the time.

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

Connected

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

I think the audience can tell if something feels real or not, I'd say stay honest, let your music come from your heart.

What do you think of Drooble?

Pretty Awesome so far!

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Being a constant perfectionist and not accepting that a song is finally completed.

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

Yes. I love discovering new talent and supporting in my city and others.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

Consistency and Creativity

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Keith B who is a spoken word artist and rapper. Up and coming from my hometown in South Carolina.