Matthew P. Confalone always had a passion for writing and music. He started writing poetry in the second grade and later got into writing lyrics. With the help of his parent’s, his daily exposure to all music genres since birth generated a love for the beat. Matt would fully engage what the artist portrayed in the songs. He studies mostly hip hop and rock. Some of his other favorites to study are pop, soul, techno, and edm. Using all of music he created a style of his own. He started free styling at the age of 14 and he says, “I wasn’t that great when I first started free styling”. He never gave up, worked daily on his skills, and now 11 years later free styles on command and flows with style no matter the instrumental. At 22 he started a twitter page to reach out to others about his futuristic musical vision. He tweets lyric after lyric. He uses mostly free styles. He free styles while he’s on twitter, while listening to a beat, while spitting bars in his head. The twitter timeline mostly consists of lyrics. He has had success in raising an impressive following with musically orientated professionals. The King Of Mars is trying to send a message of truth and prosperity to the public. His music is one of a kind and you won’t ever hear or see anything else like him on this planet. Join the movement of light and music through time and space with the King Of Mars on his journey to the new world of Hip Hop.
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Exposed Vocals: So tell us your story. Where did you grow up? What made you decide to become an artist?
King Of Mars: I was born in 1991 in Norwood, Mass. I grew up having adventures all over Massachusetts. I remember the first time I heard Big Sean and Mike Posner on the mix tape Finally Famous Vol. 2. Take Me Away was the song that made me realize I could use my creativity and strange mind to create a different style of Hip Hop lyrically and in many other ways. I have a great respect for them because of there impact on my style and lyrics. I began free styling as a direct result of that mix tape and It’s been to the moon ever since. I’m 25 now and I freestyle daily on a variety of instrumentals. I take my craft and lyrics on twitter very seriously. I am trying to send a message to the world.
Exposed Vocals: How did you come up with that name? What was your inspiration behind it?
King Of Mars: I love the planet Mars and I have a passion for the universe. Listen to my songs and you will know why my name is King Of Mars.
Exposed Vocals: What do you think about online music sharing? Do you ever give your music away for free? Why?
King Of Mars: I think it’s a tough game in the world of Hip Hop. Online sharing is a great way to send your message to the people. It also may open up an opportunity to expand your music and bring it to the next level. Right now all my music is free. I am un-signed and I am just trying to share my music right now.
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?
King Of Mars: If you want to get your music heard be persistent and consistent on social media. The more you do, the bigger the chances that one person who can change your life will hear your music. So get at it and stay blessed.><>
Exposed Vocals: Do you ever make mistakes during performances? How do you handle that?
King Of Mars: No. If I did make a mistake I wouldn’t panic and make the moment any worse.
Exposed Vocals: Do you tour? Anything interesting happen on tour that you think our readers would enjoy hearing about?
King Of Mars: I am not a touring act right now.
Exposed Vocals: Where do you usually gather songwriting inspiration? What is your usual songwriting process?
King Of Mars: I am usually inspired by listening to other artists and there renditions of a song.
Exposed Vocals: Do you have a band website? What online platforms do you use to share your music?
King Of Mars: I am currently working on a website. I use Twitter and Sound Cloud to share my music.
Exposed Vocals: What are some really embarrassing songs that we might find on your mp3 player?
King Of Mars: James Bay (Let it go), Mako (Smoke filled room).
Exposed Vocals: If you were given half a million dollars and a year off, what would you do? How would you spend it?
King Of Mars: I would finally build some of the prototypes from the blue prints of the inventions I have designed over the years.
Exposed Vocals: Any planned studio upgrades? What are you working with now?
King Of Mars: I am working with a head set and a standard mixing software right now. I plan to use a professional studio very soon. Can’t wait to make it, after the studio we celebrating, take a vacation, Caribbean Island placement, just sand no pavement.
Exposed Vocals: How do you find ways to promote your music? What works best for you?
King Of Mars: I use twitter mainly and it has worked pretty well for me so far. Sound Cloud is a work in progress for me. I only have ten tracks out right now.
Exposed Vocals: If you could perform anywhere and with any artists (Dead or Alive) where and who would it be with? Why?
King Of Mars: It would be with the Beatles at Madison Square Garden. The Show would be a futuristic Rock/Hip Hop collaboration with my features on there songs as remixes.
Exposed Vocals: So, what’s next? Any new upcoming projects that you want to talk about?
King Of Mars: Next is a new mix tape. I will drop singles here and there while working on the mix tape.
Exposed Vocals: If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing?
King Of Mars: If I weren’t making music, I would be working as a DJ.
Exposed Vocals: Do you remember buying your first album? Who was it? What was going through your head?
King Of Mars: Jay-Z Vol. 2 Hard Knock Life. I was 7 years old and I remember dancing and singing the album in the living room. I was thinking about how I probably shouldn’t be listening to this album so young, but good music is good music.
Exposed Vocals: How do you juggle the rest of your responsibilities while trying to stay ahead in your music life?
King Of Mars: I work on my music whenever I can, wherever I can. I wish I could use more time to get more songs out there.
Exposed Vocals: What should fans look forward to in 2016?
King Of Mars: A huge change lyrically from major artists, a take over of EDM music, and more of my new music coming soon.
