2ND STREET: Tell us about you. Where are you from? Where are you now?
RANGER RHYMEZ:I am a very spiritual person, work very hard to accomplish my dreams, I have a passion for music, love to give jokes, I am from Jamaica, and am in Jamaica now.
2ND STREET: What inspires you?
RANGER RHYMEZ: What inspires me is things that happen every day.
2ND STREET: Who is your favorite musician living or passed on? Why?
RANGER RHYMEZ: Bob Marley, because he did a lot of uplifting music.
2ND STREET: Name a song you wish you’d written.
RANGER RHYMEZ:Bob Marley "One Love"
2ND STREET: Complete this sentence: The best album I’ve ever heard, hands down is __________________.
RANGER RHYMEZ: The best album I ever heart, hands down is One Love by Bob Marley.
2ND STREET: Tell us about your current projects.
RANGER RHYMEZ: Projects I am work on: a reggae album, just finish a dancehall mix tape, and I have a big project I'm working on with Monica Shorter. That project is going to be great; she's the best. She's is the owner of Reed Willow productions, and she is also my manager.
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
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.
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!
2NDSTREET: Tell us about you. Where are you from? Where are you now?
ROXINY: My name is Roxiny. I am a singer/songwriter/producer based out of NYC. I was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Spain, Italy, & Panama primarily. I moved to NYC after being signed to Sony a few years ago. Right now I'm doing everything independently through my own label, Revoluna. It's been an incredible experience doing everything from the ground up as a solo artist with a collective of incredibly talented and creative people I love.
2NDSTREET: In one word, describe your music.
ROXINY: Fearless
2NDSTREET: What inspires you?
ROXINY: I'm inspired by my senses, the energy surrounding me, love, magic, nature, my experiences, intuition, symbols, signs, the visuals and messages that come from my dreams, feelings, my connection to the universe, mysticism, and spiritualism. When I write, I'm a lot more effective when I let the visuals rule my imagination. If I can see the song playing out in my head, I know I can find a way to describe what I am seeing. Writing music is my form of magic and invocation.
2NDSTREET: Who is your favorite musician living or passed on? Why?
ROXINY: I have many favorites...living favorite I would have to say Karin Dreijer Andersson of Fever Ray. I love her lyrical approach and femininity. Dead- Bob Marley for his positive impact on humanity. This was tough....I can think of an entire list of favorites.
2ND STREET: Name a song you wish you’d written.
ROXINY: "I'm Not Done" by Fever Ray
2ND STREET: Complete this sentence: The best album I've ever heard, hands down is ________________.
ROXINY: - Violator
2ND STREET: Tell us about your current projects.
ROXINY: I just released my first single, Belong, which was the first song I ever produced. "Belong" marked the beginning of a new creative cycle for me. I started really experimenting with palo beats native to my country, and really listening to the sounds that make me. I'm loving every single moment of it. We are releasing my first EP, Qoya in the spring. It's a collection of songs that followed Belong...all recorded during the 9 of Cups Sessions in my home studio with my co-producers, Shan Nicholson and Lawrence Gordon. Each one is very personal to me. "Belong" speaks to the idea of possession, wants & desires, how we evolve, and my own personal journey. My next single- "Cheree" is a love song and an ode to NYC. I love this city...I'm feeling my dreams into existence daily within it. "Cheree" tells the story of one of the best nights of my life, the song that made the night, and the love that followed.
2ND STREET: Tell us about you. Where are you from? Where are you now?
CHILLFEEL: We are from Jerusalem, Israel.
2ND STREET: In one word, describe your music.
CHILLFEEL: Undefined : )
2ND STREET: What inspires you? CHILLFEEL: Many artists inspire us, each band member likes different kinds of music and together its a combination of a lot of bands including : Coldplay, The XX, Kings of Leon,The Apache Relay, and many more.
2ND STREET: Who is your favorite musician living or passed on? Why? CHILLFEEL: It's like asking who do you like more, your mom or your dad.
2ND STREET: Name a song you wish you’d written. CHILLFEEL: "Hollow Talk" by Choir of Young Believers.
2ND STREET: Complete this sentence: The best album I’ve ever heard, hands down is __________________.
CHILLFEEL: The best album I’ve ever heard, hands down is Bon iver, Bon iver.
2ND STREET: Who is your favorite musician living or passed on? Why?
