Artist of the Week - Red Sirens

Red Sirens

2ND STREET: Tell us about you.
RED SIRENS: My name is Araceli Rodriguez. My artist name is Red Sirens. I'm Mexican, was raised in the US since the age of 5. Where I now reside.


2ND STREET: In one word, describe your art. 
RED SIRENS: RAW


2ND STREET: What inspires you? 
RED SIRENS: I find inspiration in my surroundings, I also try to incorporate my culture into my work because I believe that art should have a soul. I do not like lazy art and so for me a piece of work can be a thing of intense beauty and work. One piece of work for me to finish and compose can be as simple as giving, breathing life into a canvas so it can be a slow process. When I have a commissioned piece to make I work hard in making it as worthy and as accurate as possible.


2ND STREET: Who is your favorite artist living or passed on?
RED SIRENS: Frida Kahlo is my favorite artist.


2ND STREET: Do you ever get “Artist’s block?” If so, how do you get over it?
RED SIRENS:Yes I often loose inspiration. sometimes it can last for years. I had artist block one time for as long as two years, but art runs in my veins and I always look to shelter myself back under it's warmth.

I don't know what happens, it's like waking up one morning and yearning for the right cup of coffee.I can't quite tell you how it is I get over it, it just happens.

2ND STREET: How long does it take for you to complete a piece?
RED SIRENS: That depends on the piece, If it s a commissioned one, I place myself on a strict calender regime. If it's a piece that is mine. -well, let tell you.... I still have a piece in my studio that I have been working on for about 10 years. I work on it a little. and I leave it and then two years later I find something I want to add to it. It is my one piece that I have yet to complete.


2ND STREET: Tell us about your current projects.
RED SIRENS: I currently in the process of networking and promoting. I often get a commissions piece, here and there but I have also been busy working and stretching out into other mediums. I design costume Jewelry.



2ND STREET: How can you be contacted? 
RED SIRENS: 
Email: redsirens@yahoo.com
Website:  www.redsirens.net
My portfolio: http://www.redbubble.com/explore/redsirens

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

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Artist of the Week - Kerry Thomas

Kerry Thomas

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

KERRY THOMAS: I'm Kerry Thomas. Singer. Songwriter. Guitarist. Born in Baton Rouge, LA. I've moved around a lot though, hard to pinpoint my hometown lol. I currently reside in Jackson, MS. I've been here for a while. The South has always been my home.

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

KERRY THOMAS: Real.

2ND STREET: What inspires you?

KERRY THOMAS: I'm inspired by the people around me. The different situations we go through, especially on the topic of Love and Relationships. I love to write about those things. I'm also inspired by other artists in music. I love listening to others to see where their stories lead them as well as the techniques they use vocally to achieve the execution of their message through the music.

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

KERRY THOMAS: Musiq Soulchild. I want them to say, "Kerry, you sound like Kerry." lol

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

KERRY THOMAS: This is the hardest question EVER. So many to name. ONE of my favorite songs right now is "Do You" by Miguel. The lead guitar is sick. Just an amazing song.  

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

KERRY THOMAS: The Eye of the Storm. Most definitely.

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

KERRY THOMAS: A wise man once told me to never pass up a good thing. I keep that in my mind everyday.

2ND STREET: Tell us about your current projects. 

KERRY THOMAS: My debut album, Eye of the Storm, is available now on iTunes and Amazon. I have free music available at www.soundcloud.com/kerrythomasmusic. I'm currently writing and collaborating with producers to work on my next project. I also travel and perform with a band!

2ND STREET: How can you be contacted?

KERRY THOMAS: 

kerrythomasmusic@gmail.com
www.twitter.com/RealKerryThomas           
www.facebook.com/kerrythomasmusic
www.KerryThomasMusic.com
www.youtube.com/kerrythomas07
www.soundcloud.com/kerrythomasmusic 
Instagram: KerryThomas07

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