James Ashton

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My name is James, but i go buy the stage name of Gnostik. Music is me and i have come to dominate the game. Thank you for tuning in!

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

Music is the best way we have to express our story in this human experience. It has helped us to tell stories, express our inner feelings and connect to those who listen to the words and sounds created to share. It gives me great pleasure to share myself with you. I hope that the words and emotions i transmit can be used to your benifit and enjoyed at times of happyness, joy, sadness, excitement, love, pain, and reflection. I give you my all in hopes to share my experiencee with you. I hope you enjoy my perception, and connect with my interpretation of life. One love✌

What is your music dream?

If you can make a living in life by telling stories and sharing them around the globe, i believe there is no greater satisfaction for an artist. Thats my dream. Travel the world and share my story, and help to tell yours.

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

If i could change the world, i would start with myself, which i have been lately. The real power of change comes from within. If we all hold ourselves accountable for our words and actions, the world will change itself, and we wont feel the need to be a hero or call for one. We can be our own hero and save ourselves, thats what i believe.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

From Childhood? I would say, Rainbow Connection by Kermit the Frog, Daydream Believer by The Monkeys, Fool on the Hill by The Beatles. Out of the songs my parents played, these were the ones i remember the most.

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

My favorite artists include : Tupac, Dababy, Drake, Meek Mill, Highly Suspect, Queen, Nirvana, The Beatles, Grimes and Beyonce

What inspires you to make music?

My inspiration for music is to connect with my audience and share experiences that i have had, and any lessons that i have learned. Many times i feel inspired just by the melody of the music itself. Music is so powerful, it inspires itself sometimes.

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

I want to send a message of hope, triumph, inspiration, love, inner reflection and peace.

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

Performing infront of an audience is one of the most exilerating feelings you can have. To be able to give your energy and feed off the energy of others, is one of the coolest feelings you can have.

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

The musicians reality is perception of value. The more streams and followers you buy, the better your chance of being noticed by managers and labels. It can very very difficult for an artist with a lack of funds to be noticed. Social media is the problem, as it creates a false sense of reality. We need to listen to whats real again, not who has the most props and paid viewers

What do you think of Drooble?

I think it looks very interesting and i wish it the best of success. It seems very useful for upcoming artists to get their product together

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Having to put so much money out to validate the music to the industry. Talent is gone, numbers rule all

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

Ya, i have a few buddies that are making moves where im at. I support by collabing and interacting with their social media accounts

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

They need patience, time, hard work, dedication and a place to gather a following of loyal fans, be it online or in a town or country

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