Artist of the Week - Purpose

Purpose

2ND STREET: Tell us about you. Where are you from? Where are you now?

PURPOSE: Well, I was born in New Jersey, but I was raised in Atlanta, Georgia.

2ND STREET: In one word, describe your music.

PURPOSE: Energetic :)

2ND STREET: What inspires you?

PURPOSE: Just the experiences I've been through. For almost every song I've written, There's a story behind it. 

2ND STREET: Complete this sentence: Everyone says I sound like ________.

PURPOSE: Everyone says I sound like Alicia Keys.

2ND STREET: What's your favorite song? Why?

PURPOSE: My favorite song is "Apologize" by One Republic . I love that song just because you can really tell where the artist is coming from and you can feel their pain through the song.

2ND STREET: What would you name the soundtrack of your life?

PURPOSE: "In My Lane, Keeping Strong"

2ND STREET: What's the best advice anyone has ever given you?

PURPOSE: If a man doesn't respect the things he has, he won't respect you.

2ND STREET: Tell us about your current projects. (be as brief or as lengthy as you’d like)

PURPOSE:  Well, what I'm doing right now is just working on getting my songs recorded and on youtube. I also want to get them onto iTunes.

2ND STREET: How can you be contacted?

PURPOSE: 

ibookpurpose@gmail.com for bookings or just contact me on Twitter or Facebook. :)

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Purpose_Always 

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/PurposeAlways

Instagram: @purpose_always 

Artist of the Week - Elite Noel

Elite Noel

2ND STREET: Tell us about you. Where are you from? Where are you now?

ELITE NOEL: Born and Raised in Oakland Ca, currently in Atlanta GA 

2ND STREET: In one word, describe your music.

ELITE NOEL:  FuturisticSoul

2ND STREET: What inspires you?

ELITE NOEL: My Family, those Who Support My Movement and Music! I'm Inspired by these individuals.

2ND STREET: Complete this sentence: Everyone says I sound like ________.

ELITE NOEL: Everyone says I sound like a bit of Jasmine Sullivan wit a touch of Old School Keyshia Cole.

2ND STREET: What's your favorite song? Why?

ELITE NOEL:  "He Wants It All today" by Forever Jones! I love Gospel music...It keeps my Spirit Peaceful.

2ND STREETl What would you name the soundtrack of your life?

ELITE NOEL: Story of My Life! 

2ND STREET: What's the best advice anyone has ever given you?

ELITE NOEL:.Never allow people to shoot your vision or dreams down! Do what you love! Love what you do!

2ND STREET: Tell us about your current projects. 

ELITE NOEL: new single and video dropping IN February and EP on the way! And more Reality TV of course.

2ND STREET: How can you be contacted?

ELITE NOEL:

Website: http://www.futuristic-soul.com/ 

Twitter @Elite_Noel

YouTube: EliteNoel1

Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/elitenoel

Instagram iEliteNoel

If you are interested in being featured on the 2nd Street blog, contact us at: 2ndstreetmag@gmail.com

Meet Blackshire

The Artist of the Week for the first week of the new year is the group, Blackshire! Check them out...

2ND STREET: Tell us about you. Where are you from? Where are you now? 

BLACKSHIRE: We are originally from Pine Bluff, Arkansas and now residing in Atlanta, Ga. and Nyack, NY.

2ND STREET:  In one word, describe your music. 

BLACKSHIRE: BROAD

2ND STREET: What inspires you? 

BLACKSHIRE: The Love for Humanity

2ND STREET:  Who is your favorite musician living or passed on? Why?

BLACKSHIRE:  We have lots of favorite artists but if we had to choose 1, collectively it would be Michael Jackson. Because of his ability to articulate his message of song musically and visually to a diverse audience.

2ND STREET:  Name a song you wish you’d written.

BLACKSHIRE:  "We Are The Champions" by Queen

2ND STREET:  Complete this sentence: The best album I’ve ever heard, hands down is ____________.

BLACKSHIRE: "Another Level" by BLACKSTREET.

2ND STREET: Tell us about your current projects.

BLACKSHIRE: We are wrapping up our first major album as of right now. Promoting should be in motion within the next cpl of months. This will be very innovative because of the creative process. In a brief way, we'd like to say it's controversy, drama, humor and #love all in one entertaining fashion. The rest is a secret YOU hear it! Lol

2ND STREET:  How can you be contacted? 

BLACKSHIRE: Last Move Production mngmt 678-499-2425 
Our website is not complete yet, but until then, join our Facebook page for updates @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/blackshiremusic/