1. Where are we talking from today? A. R&B/Soul performance at Reggie's. 2. Where did you get your artist name from? A. Mom and dad - aka my real name. 3. Music wise what are you working on now? Are you currently promoting a single or album? A. I play the keyboard with Brandon James and McNary Experience, both are R&B/Soul based band and have lots of cool projects going on that I'm a part of. Brandon James released his single "So Emotional" on all platforms along with the music video. McNary Experience completed three Aretha Franklin Tribute shows this year, which we plan on taking on a road next year. 4. Who or what were the most significant influences on your musical life and career? A. I grew up listening to big band jazz like Buddy Rich Band and mimicking their sound and harmony on the keyboard. I was in my third grade or so when I was doing that but I still think that led to what I do now. 5. Who are your favorite musicians? A. Brad ...

​ 1. Where are we talking from today? A. At the moment I'm in Nashville, working on the videos for the new album. 2. What would you like to accomplish in 2019? A. Team up with with someone in the music business that will promote, distribute and put my band on the road. 3. What is your take on politics? A. I try to keep it out of my music. 4. Where did you get your artist name from? A. It was given to me by a Jamaican artist, Colour Red. I produced two songs for him in Kingston.  Real Jamaica music mek A Yard and Almond tree. ( look him up ) YouTube. Di Culture Vulture.  I have a song called Brasila Moon. He started calling me Jamaica Moon. by the time I left there six months later everybody was calling me Jamaica Moon. I just rolled with it. 5. Growing up, how important has music been in your life? Can you recall the moment when you decided that you wanted to be a musician? Was it an easy or difficult choice to make? A. Easy, my best friend and I started...

1. Where are we talking from today? A. California in my home office. 2. What would you like to accomplish in 2019? A. Getting my name and my music out to a bigger audience and to work with artists indie or mainstream. 3. What is your take on politics? A. I am not a fan of politics haha but I do follow local politics. 4. Where did you get your artist name from? A. I came up with the name myself do to the poetry writing that I did in the past. 5. Growing up, how important has music been in your life? Can you recall the moment when you decided that you wanted to be a musician? Was it an easy or difficult choice to make? A. Music has been a big part of my life since I was 4 years old. I had a mother who played music in high school in a band and growing up music was played a lot in my house. When I was in my early 20's is when I got into making music. 6. Was there ever a time when you thought about doing something else? If you weren’t a musician today, what could...

1. Where are we talking from today? A. Florida. 2. What would you like to accomplish in 2019? A. To be at a point in my music career where I'm making money because I'm tired of the 9 to 5. 3. What is your take on politics? A. I'm not political at all. Just living life. 4. Where did you get your artist name from? A. It just hit me out of nowhere. It suits very well. 5. Growing up, how important has music been in your life? Can you recall the moment when you decided that you wanted to be a musician? Was it an easy or difficult choice to make? A. Well since grade school I played the violin (I don't anymore). Music has always helped me get thru rough times. I just...I don't know. It's a way of life. 4 years ago I picked up a pen and wrote my first song and it was horrible. Do you know what I did though? I wrote 300 more and now it's 3 to 4 a week. 6. Was there ever a time when you thought about doing something else? If you weren’t a music...

1. Where are we talking from today? A. I am speaking from my musical haven so to say- GrindCity Studios, located 25- 30 minutes outside of Atlanta, Georgia. 2. What would you like to accomplish in 2019? A. My original goal for 2019 was to release an album every quarter. However, various circumstances did not allow for me to release an album for the first quarter, so I amended my goal to just releasing great music that connects to the movements of today. Music that speaks to both political and social actions; socioeconomics; freedom and justice 3. What is your take on politics? A. Politics are the main resources and tools that people have readily  accessible. There is a dire need for more children to be aware and groomed indefinitely to speak, on their right(s) and use of their right in the political shaping of this country- the world. Many little ones want to grow up to be the next great rapper or ballplayer and don’t get me wrong these are great aspirations as well,...

Chicago, IL Nolen Entertainment and artist Brandon James present Soulful Sundays. The show will take place on July 21st at Reggie's Music Joint 2100 South State Street Chicago, IL. The show will begin at 7 pm and feature performers Brandon James, YEH BOI, and Nola Ade. Reggie's, is one of Chicago’s hottest music joints, hosting the best independent and top acts. For two years artist Brandon James has been the driving force behind Soulful Sundays. The soulful singer has tirelessly worked toward growing the shows by recruiting some of Chicago’s most talented artists to perform. Soulful Sundays, offers music lovers, fans, and fellow musicians a soul-saving, unique night of music. Come hang out and hear some of the best music Chicago has to offer. Get your tickets today. https://www.bandsintown.com/en/a/901976-brandon-james https://www.reggieslive.com/show/brandon-james-soulful-sundays-17/ http://www.branddo20music.com/ https://www.facebook.com/yehboichicago/ http...

1. Where are we talking from today? A. We are talking from my job. I'm at my day job while doing this interview. 2. What would you like to accomplish in 2019? A. I would like to get some buzz and start making money off my music, so like doing shows and earning royalties is my biggest goal. And then I want to drop at least two projects within the year. 3. What is your take on politics? A. My take on politics, honestly, I believe the people who are in the government are out for their own personal interests. And it's most evident with our president. He just passed some sort of bill that was really outrageous, and he's been doing that. So I believe the government and everything "political " is not what we need. 4. Where did you get your artist name from? A. My artist name, Rosary, comes from my last name Rosario. In Spanish rosary is Rosario, so I keep the connection personal and interesting. 5. Growing up, how important has music been in your li...

 Los Angeles's very own Crunch is ready for success, and he wants you to know it. The hip hop/rap artist is creating a strong buzz with the recent release of I’m Gow’d. The single is currently available for streaming and download on Reverb Nation. The single is scheduled for a broader release to all major streaming platforms on May 29th, 2019.  Crunch was born Carlos White on December 8th, 1982. He was born in Mississippi but his mother quickly relocated to Los Angeles. He credits his family and the music they played in the household as a strong influence on his decision to be a musician. As early as 12 years old he knew he wanted to pursue music professionally. At the age of 12, he obtained a manager named Steve Freedman. He credits Steve Freedman as one of two managers who gave him his start professionally. The other manager who helped him get his start was PB Floyd, his second manager. PB Floyd helped him release his first single Turn It Up. The single was released wh...

1. Where are we talking from today? A. Currently residing in Sacramento, CA 2. Where did you get your artist name from? A. I’m just using my real name.  I’ve never found an artist name that I really liked, so I just stuck with my real name. 3. Music wise what are you working on right now? Are you currently promoting a single or album? A. Currently, have a few open projects just awaiting vocals, but I’m always in the studio working on something new.  Just dropped a new single today, so I’ll be promoting the hell out of that until my next release in July! 4. Who or what were the most significant influences on your musical life and career? A. I think my sound is heavily influenced by the pop-punk bands of the 2000s, especially blink-182.  I think my tracks have a bouncy, happy sound reminiscent of that type of music.  As far as EDM type music goes, I draw heavily from Porter Robinson and Flume. 5. Who are your favorite musicians? A. Right now, I’m ...

1. Where are we talking from today? A. Home, Lancaster, California.  2. What would you like to accomplish in 2019? A. I would like to finish my album so the world can hear and possibly find a label home. 3. What is your take on politics? A. I believe if your not a politician it should be table talk. 4. Where did you get your artist name from? A. My artist name comes from my real name. Larry Johnson = LA Johnson. 5. Growing up, how important has music been in your life? Can you recall the moment when you decided that you wanted to be a musician? Was it an easy or difficult choice to make? A. Growing up music has always been a part of my upbringing. My mom used to stay up at night and record her blues and r&b on cassette tapes. When I found out how to record I use to get in trouble for recording hip hop over her blues cassettes. I really started taking music seriously when I was a juvenile. I use to compete in talent shows and that’s really where I had my fi...

1. Where are we talking from today? A. From Stone Mountain, GA. 2. Where did you get your artist name from? A. I was named by a drug dealer. 3. Music wise what are you working on right now? Are you currently promoting a single or album? A. I'm promoting my single Be With Me. 4. Who or what were the most significant influences on your musical life and career? A. My high school band teacher influenced me. 5. Who are your favorite musicians? A. I'm my favorite musician. 6. What have been the greatest challenges/frustrations of your career so far? A. My musical frustration is figuring out the internet. 7. As a musician, what is your definition of success? A. Success and happiness. 8. What is your idea of perfect happiness? A. Everyone is cool like me. 9. What is your present state of mind? A. Cool. 10. What is your most treasured possession? A. My life. 11. What do you enjoy doing most? A. Being sensible. 12. Where would you like to b...

1. Where are we talking from today? A. From the Bronx, New York. 2. Where did you get your artist name from? A. The Roman Emperor Nero. 3. Music wise what are you working on right now? Are you currently promoting a single or album? A. I've kept recording and never had a record label. I tried to launch albums with CD baby and it did not go well. 4. Who or what were the most significant influences on your musical life and career? A. I come from a time of hearing music from small artists like the General Vico C, Daddy Yankee, and C + C Music Factory. 5. Who are your favorite musicians? A. Currently, Daddy Yankee, Nicky Jam, Ozuna, DJ Snake, Bad Bunny, and J Balvin. 6. What have been the greatest challenges/frustrations of your career so far? A. Not having anyone to help me on my way to develop as an artist. 7. As a musician, what is your definition of success? A. To fall and get up is key. 8. What is your idea of perfect happiness? A. Life is a balance and we must always stop and...

1. Where are we talking from today? A. Los Angeles, CA 2. What would you like to accomplish in 2019? A. Reach 50,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Feature a mainstream artist, drop a ton of fire records, and do things we can't say right now! 3. What is your take on politics? A. We are indifferent/ we have no opinion when it comes to politics. Our only concern is our music. 4. Where did you get your artist name from? A. We always wanted to work with other artists so we used the number three instead of two for the name. As far as "guests" is concerned, we are men of faith and believe that everything in this world is temporary. We focus not on what is here at the moment and treat this world as somewhere we are staying for a short while. 5. Growing up, how important has music been in your life?  Can you recall the moment when you decided that you wanted to be a musician? Was it an easy or difficult choice to make? A. As far as we remember music has been t...

1. Where are we talking from today? A. Atlanta Ga. 2. Where did you get your artist name from? A. It’s a combination of Frank Lucas and the former president John F Kennedy. 3. Music wise what are you working on right now? Are you currently promoting a single or album? A. Working on a few singles and later an album. 4. Who or what were the most significant influences on your musical life and career? A. Dr. Dre. 5. Who are your favorite musicians? A. Mozart, Beethoven and Bach 6. What have been the greatest challenges/frustrations of your career so far? A. Getting peoples attention. 7. As a musician, what is your definition of success? A. To be recognized for your body of work. 8. What is your idea of perfect happiness? A. Financially stable. 9. What is your present state of mind? A. Free. 10. What is your most treasured possession? A. My children. 11. What do you enjoy doing most? A. Producing and recording and studio engineering. 12. Wher...