Meckelle, how are u ?
I’m fine. How are u ?
It’s all good. Tell us a little about
yourself.
I’m originally from Chicago. I’m
living in Atlanta now. I moved down here so that I could record
with the producer H. Dub. I’m currently working on my first
project and I’m really excited about it. Twenty is also
a producer on my project. They’re both award winning producers.
Twenty worked with the Gospel Gangstas and he was nominated for
a Grammy. We’re also working on a promotional tour. That
should start real soon.
Do u plan on staying in Atlanta ?
I’m kind of all over the place right
now. I might stay, I don’t know. I like Atlanta. It’s
real cool.
How long have u been involved with music
?
I started singing when I was young. At
13, I was writing, and by 15, I was doing background for local
artists.
What label are u with ? I’m with
Hard Work Entertainment.
Who were some of your influences growing
up ?
Ooh, I had a lot of em. Deniece Williams,
Vanessa Williams, Whitney, Mariah, Chaka Khan, Brian McKnight,
Billie Holiday, & Sarah Vaughn.
I noticed u didn’t mention R. Kelly.
You’re from Chi Town and u ain’t into R. Kelly ?
Yeah, I like R. Kelly. Did u do any production
on your new
album ?
Naw, just writing. I wrote or either co
- wrote every song on the album.
How many tracks should we expect 2 see
on the cd ?
About 15.
Describe your sound for us.
I would say that it is sultry, mellow
r&b.
Is your label only marketing u in the Atlanta
area ?
No, we’re tryin’ 2 go nationwide.
Right now, u can buy my cd at meckelle.com. The promotional tour
that I’m doing with my label mates, Kamal and Chazzie, is
another way we’re tryin 2 put my name out there.
Have u been getting any reponse from the
streets and clubs in Atlanta ? No, not yet. Crunk music is real
popular out there in Atlanta.
Do u have club tracks on your cd ?
We’re doin’ some remixes that
I’m really excited about, but they’re not finished
yet.
Is this something that you’ve always
wanted 2 do, or is it something that hit u as u got older ?
I’ve always wanted 2 sing. My grandparents
used 2 dress me up in silly clothes and make me sing in front
of the church. This is the only thing that I can focus on.
How does your family feel about your leaving
home and moving 2 Atlanta ?
Ooh, that was mixed. They were kinda like
- yeah, but no !
Do u have any family or friends in Atlanta
?
No, I only know a couple of people. I still
have 2 do the nightly call in 2 everybody and my mama.
I Hear ya. Mama wants 2 know what’s
goin’ on with her baby. Well we wanna thank u for takin’
the time 2 holla at us. We look forward 2 hearing your new album.
Sure. Thank u.
www.meckelle.com
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