I , kaylaanic0le – sat d0wn t0 d0 an 0nline interview with an up and coming artist known to the world as Prince Charlez . I came across this promising YOUNG artist and had to know more . I contacted him via twitter and requested a interview and he was more than happy to provide me with one.
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Here are just a few questions I had for the inspiring musician ;
Q: State your real name
CHARLES HINSHAW ALSO KNOWN AS "PRINCE CHARLEZ
Q: When did first 'become' an artist . [ do you recall the day , you said -- ' this is what i wanna do , make music ' ?]
Q: Where, Why and How did you come up with your stage name?
MY GRANDMOTHER CALLS ME PRINCE...AS I GREW OLDER THE NAME STUCK WITH ME, MOST CALLED ME PRINCE, MY LIFE EXPERIENCE CROWNED ME ROYALTY, SO I ADDED CHARLES, "PRINCE CHARLEZ" CROSS OUT THE "S" AND THE "Z" FOR SWAGG HA
Q: Are you a member of a music organization (label) , if so name?
YES, ATLANTIC RECORDS
Q: who are your musical influences?
MICHAEL JACKSON
Q: I take it you write your own music , but what gives you the inspiration ?
YES I DO,IM INSPIRED BY REALITY. MY LIFE EXPERIENCE, MY FRIENDS, MY FAMILY,MY PAIN, MY IMPERFECTION, MY HUSTLE AND GRIND,GREAT MUSIC AND GOOD PEOPLE, IT ALL MATTERS
Q: whats more intriguing and creative writing lyrics or the actual singing creating melodies?
BOTH ARE EXTREMELY IMPORTANT, BUT CREATING AND SINGING MELODIES HAS TO BE MOST INTRIGUING, ITS A GIFT! YOU CAN WRITE ALL DAY, BUT IF YOU CANT TRANSITION YOUR THOUGHTS INTO A MELODY THAT CAN BE APPRECIATED, YOU CANT HAVE A CONNECTION WITH THE LISTENER
ME...20 YEAR OLD YOUNG MAN FROM COMPTON, WITH THE GIFT OF PERFORMING ART... HOPE, DETERMINATION,PATIENCE,HARD WORK,EASY GOING,STRONG MINDED,SERIOUS BUT LETS HAVE FUN,PASSIONATE GUY, SWAGG,FASHION, CLASS,LIVE YOUR LIFE! :)
Q: what do you want from your fans ?
LOYALTY,I WANT THEM TO ACCEPT ME AS I AM, ALLOWING ME TO GROW. I WANT THERE UNDERSTANDING, COMPASSION AND RESPECT, NOT ONLY FOR ME, BUT FOR THEMSELVES. I NEED THEM TO SUCCEED,LAST BUT NOT LEAST, I WANT THERE LOVE, SUPPORT, AND LISTENING EARS
Q: what are your immediate music career goals?
I WANNA BREAK AS A PLATINUM ARTIST,I WANNA HEADLINE A WORLD TOUR ON MY DEBUT ALBUM, AND BE RESPECTED AS A GREAT PERFORMER! I HAVE SO MUCH TO PROVE,NOT TO THE WORLD,BUT TO MYSELF
WELL WHEN I WAS UNSIGNED THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE WAS FINDING THE RIGHT SITUATION FOR MYSELF,AS WELL AS FREE STUDIO TIME LOL WORKING AND TRYING TO PURSUE A MUSIC CAREER
GREAT SUCCESS,BECOMING A MAINSTREAM ARTIST, SELLING MANY RECORDS WORLDWIDE
Q: out of all the songs you have recorded , what is your favorite ? , what is your least favorite?
HMMM HONESTLY...I USUALLY DONT RECORD A SONG UNLESS I LOVE IT,SO THERE ARENT MANY, BUT THERE'S A SONG CALLED "SEX DRIVE" HAHA I HATE 2 HEAR IT NOW.. MANY PEOPLE LOVE IT THO..NOT A BAD SONG, IVE JUST GROWN SO MUCH SINCE THEN. MY SOUND NOW IS MORE ORIGINAL AND REVOLUTIONARY.
Q: could you briefly describe your music- making process .
OK...WHICH EVER PRODUCER IM WORKING WITH STARTS ON A TRACK, IM SITTING THERE, USUALLY DAY DREAMING, BUT IF I FEEL IT THE WORDS, ALONG WITH THE MELODY FLOW RIGHT OUT, I RUN 2 THE BOOTH AND FREESTYLE. AN EXAMPLE WOULD BE "MAKE YOU LOVE ME". AND THEN SOMETIMES I LIKE WORKING FROM HOME,WITH JUST THE TRACK..DEPENDS ON MY MOOD
Q: do you have any upcoming shows ?
NO UPCOMING SHOWS,IM LIVING IN ATL,TRAINING MY BODY,WORKING WITH SOME OF THE BEST CHOREOGRAPHERS,AND DANCERS,PREPARING FOR 2010, MY CAMPAIGN BEGINS SOON
Q: how can fans to be gain access to your music ?
I CAN BE REACHED ON ; TWITTER MYSPACE AND ITUNES!!
Q: any last words ?
I LOVE LIFE,I ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO GET UP AND RUN FROM SELF PITY, OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD SUPPRESS THERE MENTAL. IM GIVING THE WORLD A GLIMPSE OF THE GIFTS GOD HAS GIVEN ME, NOT TO ENTERTAIN,BUT TO INSPIRE,TO UPLIFT AND TO SET FREE, THE WORDS I SPEAK ARE GENUINE AND FROM THE HEART! THANX FOR THE SUPPORT AND LOVE
Labels: unsigned music
