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How’s it going Maria ?
I’m fine. How are
u ?
I’m cool. Tell us
something about yourself.
My name is Maria Kimberly
Sings. I’m from Charlotte, North Carolina. I’m
fifteen.
Aren’t u working on
a cd right now ?
Yes. We’re trying
to finish the project right now.
Are your people gonna push
this project outside of North Carolina, or are they gonna
focus on Carolina, only ?
Well, we’re looking
to create a fan base here in North Carolina first.
You’re a sophmore
in high school.... Right?
Right !
How hard is it for u to
juggle school and your recording schedule ?
It’s not that hard.
If u plan out everything and create a schedule. If I know
that I’m gonna be in the studio til’ ten, then
I’ll do my homework in school. Sometimes I get sleepy
and fall asleep in class.
How many tracks are there
on your new album ?
Right now, we don’t
know. We’ve just been doing a bunch of songs.
Do u have a title for the
album ?
Yeah, It’s gonna be
self-titled.... Maria Sings.
How supportive have your
parents been ? Are they behind u in this ?
Yes. My mom has always helped
me. She’s my manager and she’s behind me 100%.
My entire family’s behind me. They’re my biggest
fans.
How about your friends at
school ? Any hating going on ?
Yeah, u always find out
who your real friends are when you’re trying to do
something big. My main friends are so excited when I tell
them. They’re like..... Oh my God, I can’t believe
you’re really doing this. They’re just real
happy for me. You know, there are some that didn’t
wanna get close to u at first, now they wanna get close
to u cause they think you’re gonna give them something
in the end.
Who were some of your influences
? U know, before u decided that this was what u wanted to
do ?
My mother. Because she use
to sing herself. She devoted her time to raising me and
my sisters. No one in my house would sing, but me. My mom
use to tell the stories of how she use to always want to
sing.That really influenced me. That made me wanna do it.
It was my first year in junior high that I really found
out that I could sing.
U sound a lot more mature
than most 15 year olds. A lot of labels and managers have
to coach their artist as how to speak and give a good interview.
U seem to do it naturally.
Thank u !
What would be your dream
collaboration ? I think Alicia Keys is so amazing with her
talent and energy. I think she’s a real artist. She
writes and plays her own instruments. She’s strong....
vocally. I really look up to her a lot. If we’re speaking
of males.... I’d like to do a collaboration with Mario.
Cause he’s very talented also.
Do u like uptempo songs
or ballads ?
I do a lot. I’m in
chorus in school, and I’m a soprano and I sing up
most of the time. When I’m at home and doing talent
shows, I’ll do a ballad.
Who’s behind the production
on your project ?
Phase One Records is behind
the record. Robert Wilson is the producer. I worked with
a guy named D’Mario. He helped me with my pitch and
my vocals. I also worked with a guy named Tim.
What part did u play in
making this album, besides vocals ?
I either wrote or co-wrote
all of the songs. I was exposed to writing at a young age.
I really wanna take credit for being creative with my writing.
I’m really looking to develop as a writer.
So, was this something [singing]
that u were kinda pushed into ?
No, this is something that
I sit in class and dream about. I’m not looking to
pursue college after school, because this is something that
I really wanna do. And I think that when u really dream
about doing something all the time, then it’s really
meant to be.
Well we wish u and your
label much success with this debut project.
Thank you for giving me
this time.
Contact :
Last Born Music
(704) 821-5323 / www.lastborn.org
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