MilkyWay

Exposed Vocals: So tell us your story. Where did you grow up? What made you decide to become an artist?

MilkyWay: I grew up in Abidjan, in Ivory Coast. I love music I still have stuck in my head, so it’s frustrating not being able to get them out of my head. It’s also a way to escape the problems of real life

Exposed Vocals: How did you come up with that name? What was your inspiration behind it?

MilkyWay: I was looking for a name that symbolized something great because I do not want to lock myself in a specific style of music I want to try everything.

I was eating a Milkyway when I realized that it was not a bad name

Exposed Vocals: What do you think about online music sharing? Do you ever give your music away for free? Why?

MilkyWay:I think it is the best way to be know. Internet has no limit .All my projects are free because I still do not see the interest in selling  my music.

Exposed Vocals: Since everyone was a start-up once, can you give any smaller or local bands or artists looking to get gigs and airplay some tips?

MilkyWay: I am not the good person to give advice. I just make music in my room

Exposed Vocals: Do you ever make mistakes during performances? How do you handle that?

Milkyay: I do not do concerts or anything else for now

Exposed Vocals: Do you tour? Anything interesting happen on tour that you think our readers would enjoy hearing about?

Artist: No

Exposed Vocals: Where do you usually gather songwriting inspiration? What is your usual songwriting process?

MilkyWay:  I am inspired by my life. What I see, I write. Although I only make instrumental music for now, I will soon sing on my productions

 Exposed Vocals: Do you have a band website? What online platforms do you use to share your music?

MilkyWay: No for now. I upload my music on YouTube and Soundcloud

Exposed Vocals: What are some really embarrassing songs that we might find on your mp3 player?

MilkyWay: A missed remix of unravel from ling tosite sigure

Exposed Vocals: If you were given half a million dollars and a year off, what would you do? How would you spend it?

Artist: equipment for music and …I don’t know give the rest to my mom

Exposed Vocals: Any planned studio upgrades? What are you working with now?

MilkyWay: Not really. I try to work with African instruments       

Exposed Vocals: How do you find ways to promote your music? What works best for you?

MilkyWay: Maybe Twitter. I always share my music on Twitter

Exposed Vocals: If you could perform anywhere and with any artists (Dead or Alive) where and who would it be with? Why?

MilkyWay: At Madison Square Garden with Kendrick Lamar, J Cole, The Weeknd, Nekfeu and Orelsan.

Exposed Vocals: So, what’s next? Any new upcoming projects that you want to talk about?

MilkyWay Yes my next mixtape with electro sounds, African sounds… Something different

Exposed Vocals: If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing?

MilkyWay: I’m going to school to be an architect

Exposed Vocals: Do you remember buying your first album? Who was it? What was going through your head?

Artist: How to pimp a butterfly from kendrick Lamar, The best album of 2015

Exposed Vocals: How do you juggle the rest of your responsibilities while trying to stay ahead in your music life?

Artist: I don’t know I make music As soon as possible

Exposed Vocals: What should fans look forward to in the next year or so?

Artist: I don’t know, surprises maybe.