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1. Stage Name: KM aka "KM thaOriginal"
2. Real Name: (optional) : KamauBrunson
3. Hometown: Chicago
4. What do you like to do in yourfree time? Listen to new music , watch movies , bowling ( im terrible LoL ) ,and enjoy life!
*5. What made you want to become amusician? Where did you get your start in the industry?
I think growing up, myolder bothers played alot of Rap ; Like Tupac Shakur , Biggie , Dr Dre.. &when they had company they always would make me perform ! I was like 4 or 5& i knew all of the words to these raps songs. It was fun to me. I justlove music. I got my start writing & recording myself at like 14 with thisprogram called "Acid Pro Studio" , from there i have just been honingmy skills, in hopes to become better.
*6. What is your music background?(Who are you or your group members? Tell your story.)
I come from a musical family.My father was a renown pianist & I have a few aunts who sing and have putout CDs, jazz singers and soul but involved with music just the same, So i gotexposed to a diverse collection of music early on, which i think has helped menow. Im just trying to keep it humble and progress, thats my story.
7. Who are your influences? Who weresome of your inspirations growing up?
i think i stumbled onto a Jay-Z album; ithink it was "hard knock life" & after that i was just like" okay this is what i wanna do. "
some of my other main inspirations(old/ & new) are artists like Michael Jackson, T.I., Jadakiss, Lil Wayne,The-Dream- i could go on for days, too many to name. I listen to everythingthough , from rock to pop, & i actually like R&B more than Rap. I alsowrite R&B/Pop by the way. (laughs)
8. What do you consider to be yourgreatest asset to this music industry?
My passion for what i do. I LOVEmusic!! but on the other hand, I'm a real person. I cry, laugh, & bleedjust like you. I have my ups & downs too. I want to incorporate all aspectsof being human in my music, you know? I will admit , im young, im stillgrowing, but im finding myself & i want to grow with my audience.
9. What do you feel you have tobring to the music world?
A new sound that can transcendbarriers! ( hopefully )
10. Are you looking for anindependent label deal or a major label deal? (Why?)
Nope! but if its right then itsright! (laughs) seriously though im really trying to develop more of a"buzz" to have leverage to get the deal i want.
11. Are you a part of any musiclabel, if so which one(s)?
I have my own company calledKME.
12. How do you feel about thecompetition out there right now?
not really thinking about them. im aware of them but they are not my concern. Im focused on making good music and creating a legacy.
13. What personality to you want todisplay to fans through your music?
A cool, smart, funny dude who likesto have fun.
14. If you had to say one of eachwhat would be your strength in music, and what would be your weakness?
Strength = Song Writing , Weakness =i cant read music yet! ( notes , chords , etc )
15. What would you say is yourhottest song right now?
Mr. Incredible
16. Describe your fan base. Who isyour music meant for?
Mainly females. males too. but fromlike 15-26 , something like that . i try to cater to everyone but my sound ismore commercial.
17. Who would you most compare yourstyle to?
ME! just joking. I would compare myself to a kanye meets young berg. funny i know.
18. Who did you learn from the most?
my mistakes. nothing better thanlearning first hand, those lessons you will always remember; atleast youshould
19. Who has helped you the most asan artist?
other artists. i pay attention towhat those who are successful are doing and take bits & pieces from whatthey do, and incorporate it into what im doing.
20. Do you write your own songs? Yes.
21. What are your songs about? (Whatspecific themes do they cover?)
Females, partying, inspiring people,i just want to relate with my audience & connect.
22. How do you describe your musicto people? Refreshing lyrics, catchy hooks, & a bounce like im from thesouth.
23. What image do you think yourmusic conveys?
A clean image. not to thuggish,something that can appeal to everyone.
24. What are your immediate musiccareer goals? (Next 1 to 3 years.)
To get a buzz & keepworking. Just trying to stay creative and persevere.
25. What are your long-term careergoals? To one day win a grammy.
26. How would you define the word"success"? success is what you make it. success for me would toachieve any of my intermediate & long term goals.
27. Have you had any radio play?yes. WGCI, WPWX (Power 92 Chicago) , a few other stations in Georgia, ohio,mississippi, tennessee, & online.
28. What were you doing when youfirst heard your single on the radio? waiting in front of the radio to hear my self,& the feeling i got was unexplainable.
29. How long did you, or have youbeen working on your album? Just recording stuff for my catalog haven'tdeveloped a concept for an album yet.
30. What's the title of the album orwhat is it gonna be? TBA
31. Do you have a demo or press kit,or any other promotional materials? Yes!
32. Tell us a little bit aboutyourself…
33. What type of music do you listento? Who is on your iPod right now other than yourself?
34. Is there anything you'd like totell the people before you go? Im holding down chicago and just trying to beheard!! KMe Shawty!
35. Myspace link or link to othermusic pages? http://myspace.com/kmthaoriginal , http://facebook.com/kmthaoriginal , http://youtube.com/yungkm1989 , http://twitter.com/kmthaoriginal
36. Any shout outs? ALL mysupporters & family ! I love all yall! Shouts to all the bloggers & DJstoo! you make us!
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