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Interviews with top Beat music advocates celebrities, musicians, artists, and icons about their current and past music projects.
An Artist Interview with 614Mike
614Mike is a 20 year old artist from Columbus, Ohio. Born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mike Luabeya grew up in a single parent household where hard-work and determination were not only respected, but expected. Mike began making music in the sixth grade, starting off with producing, and has since then used his creativity and passion for making music for singing, songwriting, and rapping. It wasn’t until Mike’s freshman year of college at Marshall University when he decided to seriously pursue music and he hasn’t looked back since. Mike’s biggest inspirations include J. Cole, Future, The Weeknd, Drake, Travis Scott, Frank Ocean, Kanye West, and many more. 614Mike hopes to break all boundaries in music and set a new standard not only for rappers, singer/songwriters, or producers, but for all artists. He hopes to use his platform to shine a light on other artists in the city of Columbus, and the state of Ohio. Mike’s ultimate goal is to become a household name in the music industry.
mysoundMusicPublished 2 years ago in BeatSinikka Monte Talks New Song, Television Appearance, Winning Multiple Awards, and More
Sinikka Monte (20) is a Finnish and South African singer-songwriter who was born in Scotland and currently living in Austria. In 2021, she took part in the German RTL show, I Can See Your Voice. In 2021, she was awarded Youngster of Arts by her hometown, St. Pölten. In 2019, she received the Joe Zawinul "Z" Award. In 2021, Sinikka Monte received the third prize in the Songwriting Awards of the Austrian Composers' Association.
Meikhel PhilogenePublished 2 years ago in BeatSarah Anne Fernandez Discusses New Record, Career Beginnings, and More
Sarah Anne Fernandez is an emerging singer-songwriter who is passionate about creating music that is centered around storytelling and honesty. She masterfully juxtaposes powerful vocals and sounds with intimate and vulnerable lyrics, resulting in her own brand of music that is both relatable and anthemic. Influenced by Pop, Punk, and Rock sounds, Sarah Anne Fernandez creates songs that serve as a musical balm to anyone who feels insecure or alone.
Meikhel PhilogenePublished 2 years ago in BeatRedefining Success With La’Quita Monley
In 2022, La’Quita rebranded LaQuita’s Toolbox and changed the name to La’Quita Monley’s Solutions while still offering the same speaking and coaching services and continuing La’Quita’s Toolbox Podcast. She also published her first book, Redefining Success: 8 Tools I Used to Develop a Growth Mindset. Redefining Success helps you to determine who or what has defined success for you and how to take control and define success for yourself. It equips you with practical, implementable tools to help you on life’s journey.
Tammy ReesePublished 2 years ago in BeatMakeup YouTuber Sasha Anne Crosses Over to Become Pop Music Sensation
Born in NYC, Sasha Anne got her start in the industry at 13 when she started posting makeup tutorials on her YouTube channel. In 2017, she was a finalist in the Shorty Awards for her Cinderella makeup video and in 2018 she won the Audience Award for Best in Beauty for her Wonder Woman Gal Gadot makeup video as part of her Empowering Young Women campaign.
All’s Fair in Love & WritingPublished 2 years ago in BeatThe day I saw Ozzy Osbourne in person
I will never forget the day I met Ozzy Osbourne. July 29, 2022. Friday. Los Angeles, California. SiriusXM Studios. I can’t remember how I heard about it. It was either through an email or on the SiriusXM app. I found out that SiriusXM was giving away tickets to attend the release special of Ozzy Osbourne’s new album “Patient Number 9” at the SiriusXM studios in Los Angeles, CA. I clicked the link as soon as I saw it. Then, just a couple of days later I received an email informing me that I had won two tickets to the show!
KeggercastPublished 2 years ago in BeatCheekychizzy Talks New Song, Current Tour, and More
With his single, “Antisocial,” out now, we took some time to hear more from Cheekychizzy. Read below to learn more about Cheekychizzy, the story behind his single, and what’s to come.
Meikhel PhilogenePublished 2 years ago in BeatInterview With Rising International Model and Celebrity Interviewer, Mia Dagher
Mia Dagher eats, sleeps, and breathes everything entertainment, media, and fashion. She is someone with a lot of talent and a big and kind heart. Mia believes that the world should be viewed by a non-judgmental and multi-colored lens where love in humanity is the answer to all of humanity’s problems. She has faced fear and survived bombing and wars, and feels so lucky to be here today.
Tammy ReesePublished 2 years ago in BeatEnsiferum Brings the Message with Mythology and Metaphor
Photo by Morten Jensen In 1995, lead guitarist Markus Toivonen began the Heavy Metal band Ensiferum, (which means sword bearing). The Helsinki based band has long mixed their metal with traditional folk melodies, while relying on mythological concepts to bring meaning to their message. But the band has gone through enough changes over the years to almost start their own mythology. Nonetheless, Sami Hinkka now carries the lead vocals, the bass and bears most of the burden of getting Ensiferum's updated message across.
Rich MonettiPublished 2 years ago in BeatJillette Johnson of Pound Ridge Finds Her Voice
Photo by Jeanne Menjoulet Jillette Johnson began writing songs when she was eight years old—imagining the melodies and words as she pranced around the house. But at some point Jillette realized she had the power to someday have her own sound come from the speakers where Carol King, Billy Joel and Paul Simon echoed. By 12, she had developed enough to throw herself into the singer/songwriting New York City Club scene. Home schooled in suburban Pound Ridge, the lower east side would serve as the educational model that nurtured her songwriting passion. At the same time, the hour commute and real life immersion sufficed more than adequately in comparison to the classrooms of her peers. The foundation soon had her showcased by a number of labels and signed at 17. As such, she was successful enough academically and professionally to attend NYU and continue as an actual New Yorker. This has had Johnson never looking back—except when she needs a fresh air respite back home. Her debut album Water in a Whale certainly reflects that. It has also received critical acclaim for song writing and vocals that are wise beyond her 24 years. Still, she is far from a household name. But that's actually by choice.
Rich MonettiPublished 2 years ago in BeatGiada Valenti Brings the Romance of Italy in Her Music
Photo by Kumar's Edit Born in Venice, Giada Valenti never sat down and made a conscious decision to become a singer. The Valenti family was inherently musical and her grandmother was a well known professional singer in the local community. Clearly rubbing off, Valenti took the stage by four-years-old, and was writing musical notes before she could pen the alphabet. Performance and music part of her DNA, she studied music theory at the Santa Cecilia Music School in Venice, and got her degree at Giuseppe Tartini in Trieste.
Rich MonettiPublished 2 years ago in Beat"Love Won't Save Us Today"
"Love Won't Save Us Today", my newest song, is one of the most intimate songs I have ever written. This song was created after the murder of my beloved, Philip, by his ex-boyfriend. The lyrics capture what I was trying to explain to myself after this event. I was unable to function. I was no longer able to think coherently. I didn't know how to react to the world around me since it all felt too much for me. This song is somewhat nihilistic in that it tells me that I shouldn't be conscious of the world around me, that it doesn't matter, yet things should matter, and the world around me should matter as well. At the time, I couldn't see how wonderful the world could be, but I gradually rediscovered that, sure, the world can be beautiful. This dream pop single is about seeing a world that is too much, too loud, and too intense. I had to withdraw from the world around me. In a society where we are all taught that more is what we need, I believe that we may all experience this sense, probably more than we would want to admit. After my TBI (traumatic brain injury), I had to relearn every skill I now have. I have to fight to get what I have. I had to relearn writing, math, and other skills like music, mixing, and photography. Thank you for listening to my music. Things to matter, and these songs matter. - Chris Twist (Spotify)
mysoundMusicPublished 2 years ago in Beat