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Drea
Published: December 15, 2007 7:27 PM EST
By: Isaac Joseph Davis Junior
(Juniorscave.com)
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Have you ever heard some new music and thought to you, “Wow, this is a nice change from the other stuff currently available?” I have when I had the pleasure to be introduced to Drea, who blends a nice mixture of Soul, R&B, and Electroacoustic to a smooth melodic music that will please music lovers alike. Recently, I had the pleasure to interview Drea who was kind enough to answer our questions.
Isaac-Joseph: I want to thank you for taking the time to do this interview with our magazine. I want to start off by saying that you are extremely beautiful with an amazing soulful voice. Give our audience a little background info on you"
Drea: Thank you Juniors Cave Online for the opportunity. I am a producer, singer-songwriter originally from Alabama, currently residing in New York. I have been producing and composing music for about 10 years.
Isaac-Joseph: I read in your bio that you have stated music is in your veins. At what age did you begin to realize that you wanted to pursue music as a career? How do you think you are prepared for the music industry?
Drea: I knew at around the age of 14 from accompanying my Dad at different churches. It prepared me for songwriting and production. As a musician, I'm able to understand and write out what I'm trying to say as an artist musically.
Isaac-Joseph: Now in 2004 you wanted to diversify your style. You decided to hook up with a rock band. Describe how this experience with this band helped you in your own style of music: What were some key elements that you gained from this experience?
Drea: It has helped me in the way I approach songwriting. It also has helped me in working with and communicating with other musicians as a director. It has allowed me to expand my sound and recognize the parts that certain musical instruments play in creating a piece.
Isaac-Joseph: You grew up in the church singing. Do you think that your experience there also helped you? If so, what role did your spiritual upbringing added to your style?
Drea: That experience has certainly helped me. It is part of my foundation and signature. I'm able to play in situations where it is more about "feel" and less about note. So that experience is invaluable.
Isaac-Joseph: The Internet has played such an integral role in helping many Indie and new entertainers/artists like you get their music across to the masses. What aspect of the Internet have you enjoyed that you feel has helped to get your music to a boarder fan base?
Drea: I think the marketing aspect of the Internet has helped me as an Independent artist. Because of the downsizing of major labels now, Independent artist have been provided a wider market for their music. Now the little guy can maintain a market in this industry.
Isaac-Joseph: You have started a new Indie label as of the summer of 2007. What have been some rewards and some challenges with getting this new label up and running?
Drea: Some of the rewards have been being able to own and command how your art is marketed to the public. As a CEO and artist, you are more hands on with your art, your image, and your business. Some of the challenges however of this is dividing the time and knowing that just as you never compromise your art, you never compromise your business either. These are two separate entities; however, when you're small, this part is very important.
Isaac-Joseph: What advice do you have for younger boys and girls looking to get into the music industry?
Drea: Love God, be true to yourself, and love what you do. Get around people that have the same passion and drive that you do. Learn, Learn, Learn. Never stop becoming a student. Everything else will follow. Get a good accountant, manager and attorney and build solid relationships!
Isaac-Joseph: What can we expect from Drea in the next five years?
Drea: I am currently producing a female artist on my label SoundDoc Entertainment as well as working on my debut L.P. entitled "Love Affair" scheduled for release Feb. 14, 2008.
Isaac-Joseph: This is our Shout Out time: Give props to anyone and everyone that has helped you to get where you are at so far:
Drea: I love and thank my family and all my fans! I love you dearly! Thank You Isaac and Junior Cave Magazine!
Isaac-Joseph: Shameless Plug time: Give us a run down of any new releases, special projects, upcoming tour dates, or photo shoots:
Drea: "Love Affair" The E.P. currently available on Itunes, Rhapsody, Amazon, and Napster. Please visit: www.myspace.com/sounddoc2
"Love Affair the L.P. scheduled release date Feb. 14, 2008. Album release party in Atlanta, New York and L.A. I'll see you there!
Drea
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