Exposed Vocals just caught an interview with R&B Artist, Richard Alexander.
Richard Alexander(25) A United States Marine veteran From Elmont NY:
“Music Is How I Tell My Story”
“When it comes to songwriting and making music I always felt, it was always best to come from the heart and say what’s real! Music saved my life and has gotten me through some tough situations. I just want to share that experience and inspire my listeners, Drake said it best “told my story and made his story.” Music has always been a part of my life. Influenced and inspired by many artists such as (Boyz II Men, New Edition, Brian Mc. Knight Bruno Mars, & Drake) I was able to shape and create the sound I call Richard Alexander today.”
Exposed Vocals: So tell us your story. Where did you grow up? What made you decide to become an artist?
Richard: I grew up on long island! I was always surrounded by music whether it was, at home church, or live events. I loved the way music made feel listening to it and watching how much fun people had playing. So I wanted to create my sound and share that too.
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?
Richard: consistency is a major key! And remember that music is your art don’t follow trends really dig deep and find your sound and create a sound the separates you from the norms and excites and influence others.
Exposed Vocals: Do you ever make mistakes during performances? How do you handle that?
Richard: no one is perfect! My advice short-term memory doesn’t dwell on it. And who knows mistakes have a tendency of opening new doors!
Exposed Vocals: Do you tour? Anything interesting happen on tour that you think our readers would enjoy hearing about?
Richard: not as of yet but I would love to one day
Exposed Vocals: Any planned studio upgrades? What are you working with now?
Richard: right now I work with a producer name Jack Woz I love the chemistry so if it isn’t broke leave it alone!
Exposed Vocals: How do you find ways to promote your music? What works best for you?
Richard: I mainly use instagram, my fan base as small as it is right now have a way of spreading it around!
Exposed Vocals: If you could perform anywhere and with any artists (Dead or Alive) where and who would it be with? Why?
Richard: I would love to perform with Phil Collins and Boyz ii men and drake and Bruno Mars. These artists are some of my biggest influencers and reflect in my sound
Exposed Vocals: So, what’s next? Any new upcoming projects that you want to talk about?
Richard: I have a few singles coming out and plan on releasing my ep “growth is perspective” this fall
Exposed Vocals: If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing?
Richard: something involved with music! Cant imagine my life with out it.
Exposed Vocals: What should fans look forward to in the next year or so?
Richard: more music and 2 videos for 2021 ive also dipped my feet with the Haitian community so ill be doing live kompa events playing keys
Exposed Vocals: Any Shout-outs?
Richard: shout out to my boys markis black and Mitchell Robert and the beautiful eva lo dimelo
