Exposed Vocals just caught an exclusive interview with MICHAEL STAR
2017 MICHAEL STAR debuts his brand new hit song, “Jamaica,” produced by JvonOnTheBeat and Grammy Award Winner, Michael ” Magnedo” Crawford, the first single of many to be released off his upcoming soon to be titled album. This track is a remake of the classic Fats Domino hit song “Kansas City” fused with a heavy drum and bass track overplayed by the smooth tones of Michael Star delivering his patois style lyrics inspired by the country of his origin. Michael states when he heard the original song he was instantly drawn to it and could reflect on how he would anticipate his family vacations to the island of Jamaica to enjoy the food, sunshine and beautiful beaches……..
This song adds a refreshing new sound to the music industry and a must have in your playlist for all ages and guaranteed to leave you wanting more. “Let’s Go To Jamaica”
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Exposed Vocals: So tell us your story. Where did you grow up? What made you decide to become an artist?
I grew up in a small village in Germany (Bavaria). I was in Austria a few years ago where I visited a concert by an EDM superstar. I was so overwhelmed by the show and the music that a trigger inside my brain said all of a sudden: „I want to do the same one day!“. That’s where it all began for me as an artist.
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?
I can only give one tip: Work harder than anyone else! Don’t listen to naysayers, because it’s your life as an artist and not theirs. Use social media to connect with people and make your music unique. Influencers and radios will hear your music.
Exposed Vocals: Do you ever make mistakes during performances? How do you handle that?
Sure. I mean, we’re all just humans and make mistakes. But that’s the beauty. That’s what makes a performance natural and proofs it’s not pre-recorded. Handle it cool, smile and fix the mistake. Take it as a lesson and learn it for the future.
Exposed Vocals: Do you tour? Anything interesting happen on tour that you think our readers would enjoy hearing about?
Not at the moment. Many funny things happen on tour. 😉
Exposed Vocals: Any planned studio upgrades? What are you working with now?
No, I’m happy with what I’ve got right now. My setup consists of Ableton Live 9 (Studio), NI Komplete Kontrol S49, a pair of Adam A5X and some analog synths.
Exposed Vocals: How do you find ways to promote your music? What works best for you?
Everything happens on social media nowadays. There is no such shortcut like uploading your song to a particular site and you have a hit record. (laughs) I rather put the time into connecting with people on social media. Having a keen artist-fan connection matters most to me and works best for me at the same time.
Exposed Vocals: If you could perform anywhere and with any artists (Dead or Alive) where and who would it be with? Why?
With The Weeknd at Madison Square Garden. I love his voice and his sense for melodic vocal top-lines! Madison Square Garden because it’s a legendary place and it’ll be a big honor to perform there.
Exposed Vocals: So, what’s next? Any new upcoming projects that you want to talk about?
I’m working on my second EP at the moment. It’ll be out next year (2018).
Exposed Vocals: If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing?
I would be a media designer. I love being creative, and it’s basically the same. The only difference is that you’re working with graphics instead of sounds.
Exposed Vocals: What should fans look forward to in the next year or so?
My next EP.
Exposed Vocals: Any Shout-outs?
Shout-out to my family and all my fans who always support me!
Website: www.MichaelStarMusic.com
Youtube: https://youtu.be/QLOCQvjSrFI
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/iammichaelstar/michael-star-jamaica
Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/jamaica/id1235729681?i=1235729863
IG: https://www.instagram.com/iammichaelstar
FB: https://www.facebook.com/michaelstar
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/iammichaelstar
