INTERVIEW WITH UPCOMING ARTIST MERAKI

 1. How would you describe your musical style?

 I would describe my musical style unique, consisting of a pop vibe, but keeping the oldies sound with it . I grew up listening to all kind of music mostly 80s rock like Tom Petty, Ozzy Osbourne, Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, Scorpions and plenty more. I also listened to disco, country music and rap / hip hop. I feel that had a huge influence on my musical style today.

2. What is the first album you owned?

I haven’t released an album yet. I have all the songs completed for the album recorded through my home studio, but not professionally recorded at this time. That’s my process for making music, I find the right track that I like, write the lyrics, and come up with everything that I want to do so I get he idea of what I want the song to sound like, so when I hit the professional studio I know exactly what I am doing. I don’t have the name for the album yet, nor did I professionally record the records so it is a work in progress. I released my first EP though called “Green Grass” in 2020, with six songs.

3. How do you prepare before going up on stage?

I caught Covid while performing. I can no longer smoke because of breathing issues. For the most part I have a drink or two. In my head I pray to God and go over the lyrics in my head before I perform. Once I hit the stage my nerves go away.

4. If we’re going to buy you a drink, what should it be?

 If I were to buy a drink I would have a Bud Light, a shot of Hennessy with pineapple juice or a strawberry daiquiri.

5. What’s a song that has been stuck in your head these days?

Besides my own music my favorite song to date is by Alana Rich – Euphoria.

6. Who’s your favorite artist?

My favorite artist is Dua Lipa she is so talented. Her lyrics are amazing, her style is just great.

7. Tell us about the first song you made. Was it a success or a failure?

The first song I professionally recorded was called Forever Young. I never released it, but I do have a video for it. I’m waiting on the right time to release it so it will be a success.

8. What is the story behind  “FILL IN BLANK” 

 I was born on May 1, 1997 at Wellington Regional Hospital. I was raised by my parents in Jupiter, FL. I am an only child from a middle-class family. Growing up hockey was my passion and I played for 9 years. At age 15 my father passed away. My mother could not pay the mortgage and our home went into foreclosure. The family I was familiar with changed and so did my attitude. In my late teens, I got in trouble that resulted in a stay at a correctional facility. While away I found a new talent, that I never knew I had. Music!! I started writing and creating a variety of inspiring lyrics, sounds, and uniqueness.

My life passion is now ahead of me with a career in music as a pop artist. I have been writing my own lyrics, songs then recording at a local studio and performing live. I use my lyrics and my voice to encourage and inspire others.

9.If you could pick one or the other, what would you choose, the money or the fame?

Being I can only choose one I choose money because without it you cannot really live or provide for your family. I love the fame and when people love me back. Their support for my music and knowing that they want to see me succeed. knowing that I’m the talk of town would be a great feeling, but in my opinion fame without money is just a life full of noise. Therefore, if given a choice, I would definitely like to just have enough money to be out of the suffocating, repetitive and robotic life that we all call the modern lifestyle.

10.If you could go back in time or in the future, which one would you choose and why?

 I would love to jump to the future so I could be where I want to be, but shooting straight there wouldn’t feel like I worked hard to get there so I would rather continue going through all these trials and tribulations and working as hard as I do. I accomplished so much, and knowing how hard I worked to get there is the best part. I could consider going back to the past so maybe I could right some wrongs not only with myself but with family and people that I hurt especially since my dad passed away in 2012, but I feel like every thing happens for a reason and maybe I wouldn’t be here if certain situations never happened. So at the same time I’m not sure if I would want to go back either. I think I’m happy where I’m at.

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