Kellie

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

To me, music is freedom. Freedom from your troubles and fears. Freedom from the pain and trauma. Music is yesterday, today and tomorrow. Music is life.

What is your music dream?

I want to give the world what music has given me. The relatability and understanding I get from the music I listen to, I want to create that for others.

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

I would start with deleting class and currency. Everyone under the sun should be equal.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Slow Jam by Midnight Star

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Tyrone Davis, Anita Baker, Whitney Houston, TLC, The O'Jays, The Chilites

What inspires you to make music?

I wear many hats but I'm most comfortable with me headphones on. I aspire to inspire generations to come.

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

Life wasn't meant to be easy and you aren't meant to be perfect. But we can can all find the life, love, and beauty in ourselves and each other. But most of all have fun.

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

I've had few experiences in front of a audience but I've always felt the nerves until I get into the music and out of my head. Its a beautiful feeling realizing how many people you impact and inspire.

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

On one hand its amazing and a good platform for positive things to happen. But it can be a drag sometimes in way of big labels can give you the audience but if stats aren't correct you can be forgotten. I think alot more artists should learn the ins and outs of the business instead of jumping for the money.

What do you think of Drooble?

I think Drooble is exactly what the indie artist needs to see where they're going and how to get there. I'm so happy to be a part of this community.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Writers block

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

I do. I try to find artist who are undiscovered and collab in other areas such as movies.

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

The biggest one I would say is determination and I think its most important because the industry is growing at a alarming rate so competition is steep. But you shouldn't let a closed door stop you. A million nos and one yes is still a win.

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

Graft, Sam OG, koffi