#10QuestionsInterview

Nadirah X

After winning numerous accolades and awards in her home of Jamaica, Nadirah (aka Nadz) moved to Los Angeles where she has continued to shine. She is the only rapper to have written and performed with the legendary Annie Lennox (two songs on her 2007 solo album Songs Of Mass Destruction). She has written and performed with Mick Jagger on the Golden Globe award-winning score to the feature film Alfie. Nadirah has also produced two books of poetry with forewords and introductions from Deepak Chopra, Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), Tim Kring (creator of Heroes TV show), and Bruce Rubin (writer of the acclaimed movie Ghost). She is currently working with luminaries of the hip hop world including Charli 2na (Jurassic 5) and Bishop Lamont (Aftermath).

NADIRAH X

"GET TO KNOW YOUR FAVORITE ARTISTS AND BANDS THROUGH
10 INTRIGUING QUESTIONS"

BWH Music Group

Dec 2
4 min

Jackson Dollinger

Was there something (an experience) or someone in your life that was the "catalyst" for you to start writing music? Tell us about it. During quarantine, I wasn’t working on Sydney to the Max and had a lot of hours to burn. I decided to be productive and work on my music every day. I found music was a way for me to get my emotions out. It was actually very therapeutic. I first began creating music after finding a producer named Nick Mira making beats in a YouTube video. As I p

BWH Music Group

Sep 12
4 min

Rick and Friends

Was there something (an experience) or someone in your life that was the "catalyst" for you to start writing music? Tell us about it. My mother was an organist. She played professionally in churches for about 50 years. If it had sheet music, she could play it. Great talent and inspiration. Let's get this out of the way. What is the CRAZIEST thing that has ever happened to you in your music career? That's a tough one. One cursed gig LOL. It was late afternoon and we were setti

BWH Music Group

Aug 18
8 min

When Humans Had Wings

Was there something (an experience) or someone in your life that was the "catalyst" for you to start writing music? Tell us about it. Yes. 3 years ago, I had a supernatural experience during a Dark Night of the Soul (as it's called). I was living out in Seattle, isolated and depressed following a nasty breakup. So, unsurprisingly, I was feeling pretty lost. Whenever I tried to take up hobbies and find "the thing" that would make me feel fulfilled, I just felt emptier and empt

BWH Music Group

Jul 28
4 min

Happy Curmudgeons - Dave Hamilton

Was there something (an experience) or someone in your life that was the "catalyst" for you to start writing music? Tell us about it. I have always been drawn to music. I spent a lot of time alone as a kid. My neighbor gave me a guitar when I was seven, but I did not try playing it until I was 8. My dad loved old country music and my mom was a big Beatles fan. I have an aunt that was a big influence on what I listened to when I was young. She loved Bob Dylan, Janis Jopli

BWH Music Group

Jul 26
3 min

Michael Salas aka Day 0ne

Was there something (an experience) or someone in your life that was the "catalyst" for you to start writing music? Tell us about it. I wouldn’t say that there was a specific person. It honestly just came down to me really enjoying electronic music. From there, I just started listening to a lot of artists, and I eventually decided that I wanted to make my own original music. Let's get this out of the way. What is the CRAZIEST thing that has ever happened to you in your music

BWH Music Group

Jul 22
4 min

Sydeajah

Was there something (an experience) or someone in your life that was the "catalyst" for you to start writing music? Tell us about it. From the time I first stepped on stage to sing, I knew that’s what I wanted to do in life. In 2007, I performed in a calypso contest on my home island St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. The way it made me feel to perform was indescribable. I felt like, “This is Me.” Let's get this out of the way. What is the CRAZIEST thing that has ever happened t

BWH Music Group

Jul 22
4 min

Loretta Holloway

Was there something (an experience) or someone in your life that was the "catalyst" for you to start writing music? Tell us about it. The songs I've written thus far are based on life's experiences or relationships I've had and words said or emotions felt that moved me to write a song about it. "Feels Like Love Again" my 2nd new single was inspired by an actual meeting. The original title was "I Never Knew His Name," but was changed when the music score got altered in the st

BWH Music Group

Dec 14, 2021
3 min

Paul deMarco

Was there something (an experience) or someone in your life that was the "catalyst" for you to start writing music? Tell us about it. My partner Fiona Jones changed my life and she put faith in me and my music and convinced me to chase the dream that I had always been told was just a hobby... she inspires and supports me incredibly Let's get this out of the way. What is the CRAZIEST thing that has ever happened to you in your music career? Being involved in songwriting retrea

BWH Music Group

Aug 16, 2021
3 min

JLM - 10 Questions Interview

Was there something (an experience) or someone in your life that was the "catalyst" for you to start writing music? Tell us about it. Basically my dad was a musician, and I followed in his footsteps. I always was different person growing up, so my music really reflects that. Let's get this out of the way. What is the CRAZIEST thing that has ever happened to you in your music career? Once, when I was on tour with my previous band, we had a fan jump off of our tour bus and alm

Sounds of Imani - 10 Questions Music Interview

BWH Music Group

Aug 16, 2021
5 min

Sounds of Imani - 10 Questions Music Interview

Was there something (an experience) or someone in your life that was the "catalyst" for you to start writing music? Tell us about it. The catalyst for us in writing our music stems from the Motown era musicians and songwriting teams that we've admired over the years. These renowned musicians and songwriters sat down to write hit songs about their life experiences and various social issues. Back in the day our family had close interaction with some of the famous Motown famil

BWH Music Group

Aug 16, 2021
4 min

Nyasia Chanel - 10 Questions Interview

Was there something (an experience) or someone in your life that was the "catalyst" for you to start writing music? Tell us about it. My grandfather is the driving force of why I even got starting started singing in the first place. He always believed that I had a voice and always encouraged me to sing. It all started in his brothers church. Through him, he made singing in front of others easy; whenever I would go on stage I'd hear "Go head pumpkin, Go head and sing". I use t

BWH Music Group

Jun 16, 2021
7 min

Mike Hall Bass - 10 Questions Interview

Was there something (an experience) or someone in your life that was the "catalyst" for you to start writing music? Tell us about it. It may sound extremely cliche, but I genuinely think that the main catalyst for me to pursue music seriously was due to being raised on quality music: I vividly remember being taken on road trips as a child, with my parents making it a point to play an entire album's worth of material from start to finish... and the genre's they exposed me to w

BWH Music Group

Jun 14, 2021
3 min

Nathan Merovich - 10 Question Interview

Rising country star Nathan Merovich’s natural twang and four-octave range will pull you in right from the first note.

BWH Music Group

Jun 7, 2021
4 min

Gobbana - 10 Questions Interview

Was there something (an experience) or someone in your life that was the "catalyst" for you to start writing music? Tell us about it. I can't say I was naturally drawn to make music. As a child growing up in a religious household my early exposure to music was limited to gospel, jazz and classical music. My mom recognized my talent at an early age enrolling me in years of piano class which at the time I HATED! Being raised in Philadelphia projects my view of how men should ac

BWH Music Group

Jun 1, 2021
6 min

Kama Tala - 10 Questions Interview

Was there something (an experience) or someone in your life that was the "catalyst" for you to start writing music? Tell us about it. When I was maybe thirteen I saw three friends performing in a battle of the bands competition. I was floored by the performance. After the show I asked my buddy if he’d show me a few things on the guitar. He leant me an acoustic guitar and I played it until I had calluses on every finger. A few months later I had the chance to sing a song with

The Raging Marys/London Down - 10 Questions Interview

BWH Music Group

Apr 29, 2021
8 min

The Raging Marys/London Down - 10 Questions Interview

Interview with: Steve Hartsoe: Lead vocals, guitar Chris Carbone: Bass Was there something (an experience) or someone in your life that was the "catalyst" for you to start writing music? Tell us about it. Steve: I was influenced to pick up the guitar because of the classic records my Mom played -- Buddy Holly, The Beatles, Elvis, Chuck Berry, CCR. Hearing the Stones’ “Brown Sugar” in headphones for the first time was mind-blowing. I never thought about playing in a band until

BWH Music Group

Apr 22, 2021
2 min

SAT GAme - 10 Questions Interview

Was there something (an experience) or someone in your life that was the "catalyst" for you to start writing music? Tell us about it. Began music in middle school play. Throughout the years stuck with it. Now we are here today. Let's get this out of the way. What is the CRAZIEST thing that has ever happened to you in your music career? A ton of negative energy has sounded career so with that being said, song stole, studio got shut down, promotion did not go as planned. What h

BWH Music Group

Apr 19, 2021
2 min

JB.DAMESENJAH - 10 Questions Interview

Was there something (an experience) or someone in your life that was the "catalyst" for you to start writing music? Tell us about it. It's just came in my younger days I used to beatbox in bathrooms in school and free style inspired by groups like Fatboyz, BDP and movies like "Krush Grooving," "Beat Street" and "House Party." Let's get this out of the way. What is the CRAZIEST thing that has ever happened to you in your music career? Drove miles and miles to do shows . Thinki

BWH Music Group

Apr 19, 2021
4 min

Juha Jyrkäs - 10 Questions Interview

Was there something (an experience) or someone in your life that was the "catalyst" for you to start writing music? Tell us about it. I've written lyrics my whole life. It's very natural for me. But the moment I started to make my own music was in spring 2002, as I got in my hands 5-stringed kantele for the first time. Kantele is the Finnish folk instrument. I learned pretty quickly to create my own music with kantele. The way I see it, that was the point when I started to wa

Wil Van Winkle & the Sixpins - 10 Questions Interview

BWH Music Group

Apr 12, 2021
4 min

Wil Van Winkle & the Sixpins - 10 Questions Interview

Was there something (an experience) or someone in your life that was the "catalyst" for you to start writing music? Tell us about it. I don't know if he inspired me to write but my grandfather certainly inspired me to play. When I was about 3 or 4 he'd sit out on the porch playing guitar and I'd hold his violin like a guitar and "play" along. I think writing came from frustration when I finally got my first guitar and, not having lessons, couldn't figure out how to play other

Nadirah X

NADIRAH X

"GET TO KNOW YOUR FAVORITE ARTISTS AND BANDS THROUGH 10 INTRIGUING QUESTIONS"

"GET TO KNOW YOUR FAVORITE ARTISTS AND BANDS THROUGH
10 INTRIGUING QUESTIONS"