Exposed Vocals Interviews Nigeria’s MJ Crew

Exposed Vocals: How did you hear about Exposed Vocals? What made you decide to sign up?

I heard about it on twitter through a direct message.

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

I grow up in Nigeria. Moved to Ghana 2007. School there, am now entering college and am 18. I became an artist because I have passion for singing but ain’t got the best of voice and I discovered I could also rap so I started small and now I need a boost.

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

The name came about in school when I had my own click. We was just two
So we took the first letters of our name to form It. Martins was me and Joey was him and we called it Mj crew but now am just solo.

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

Yh i do give for free because for now i want people to see what i can give out, want to be appreciated  , recognized.

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?

Erhmm, no not really.

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

I have performed ones just back in school, wasn’t any biggy. Did it perfectly.

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

No.

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

I listen to good music , great artist, great lyrics.

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

Reverbnation.

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

None.

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

No I have way too many plans to spend money. I’ll save and just keep working.

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

Like I said am looking for support, I really don’t have enough capitals, no studio, self dependant.

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

Reverbnation, Facebook and twitter.

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

Miami, Chris brown.

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

I want to do my first album.

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

Dancing, schooling.

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

Haven’t bought any , yet.

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

Nope I partition all my time well.

Exposed Vocals: What should fans look forward to in 2015?
The best.