Hey
Alonzo! Thank you for your time today! Fill us in and tell us what 2020 has
been like for you this far!
Hey! Thank you!
There’s this old saying called the 5 p’s it says that “Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Presentation” I live by this. 2020 so far has been a lot of preparation for me. I have been nonstop in the gym preparing my body and in the recording studio finishing my music. We’re really trying to finish my project by March so we have been working nonstop to meet this deadline.
Can you recall the moment when you knew you wanted to be a musician? What do you think motivated you day in and day out to continue on the path?
Really good question, I honestly can’t remember an exact moment that I decided I wanted to be a musician I feel like it was always a part of me. I remember vividly the moment I decided I wanted to dance and entertain. It was that moment I won my first talent show in 7th Grade that I often speak about. I’d say it was definitely before that. I had already been singing in my grandfather’s recording studio. I honestly feel like it’s something that I’ve wanted to do for as long as I can remember which is why I can’t remember an exact moment. My biggest motivation has just been to take care of my mother. I watched that woman work her ass off to raise my brother and I. When I want to give up she’s literally the only person I need to think of and I’m ready to keep fighting.
How do you think your hometown has influenced the kind of music that you make? If not, why is that?
Well I definitely grew up in church so a lot of my soulful choices come from my gospel roots. I also grew up around a lot of R & B so singing with emotion comes easy to me as well. The thing is I really love Rock & Pop music so that’s the type of music I sing. We call my personal music genre Rock Pop Soul.
Growing up, how important was music in your life? It can be a tough road, have your family and friends been supportive of this career choice?
Music was always important to me. My mom always played music while cleaning and driving and I really loved it. My grandfather had his recording studio and my uncle played a few instruments and sang as well. They were definitely my biggest supporters when they started to notice that I had taken after them and began to develop talents too. Other family and friend’s kind of took longer to support because they had seen me having so much success as a dancer. They weren’t sure if I could have the same success as a singer. Either way the people who really love me supported me no matter what I decided to do. Today I believe everyone is on the same page and has actually begun to believe that I can do this.
What has been the biggest surprise so far about making music in your career? Have you had an unexpected or welcome challenge to it all?
Omg so many surprises. It’s funny because from the outside looking in it really looks like this glamourous thing. I think the biggest surprise is coming to reality the true amount of hard work that goes into having a career in music. I heard over the years that “The Music Business was the toughest business”. I can honestly confirm right now that this is true. Rejection was a huge challenge for me before, as I grow I am learning that rejection will ALWAYS be a part of this journey. Some will love me and some wont. That’s just the reality and I’m okay with that. There are people out here that HATE Barack Obama. No idea how any human being can hate that man but it just speaks to my point. Everyone can’t be loved by everyone. I accept the facts.
Let’s talk about the new music you are going to be putting out. What has been your inspiration for new material? How involved are you in what you put out?
Yes! I’m very involved. I have a small management team and a few friends that I always seek guidance from but overall its always my decision on the official next move. My recent inspirations have had a lot to do with encouraging myself, pushing myself to greater heights and reminding myself that I am enough and that I’ve had enough with holding myself back. I truly believe that this project will be the start of some real momentum in my career. This moment is long overdue and I feel in my heart that its coming.
You have shared the stage with many incredible performers so I am curious which one really stands out the most to you? Who have you learned the most form?
Wow! Amazing question I’ve never been asked this before. As of today, I’d definitely say “Tarralyn Ramsey” she’s really popular in the gospel world. Working with her was to this date one of the most magical jobs I’ve ever had. Just watching her sing in rehearsal brought me to tears daily and it really helped me begin to understand the true power that a REAL SINGER can possess.
Share with us where we can find you on social media and any shows coming up!
As of this interview I don’t have any shows scheduled but I everyone PLEASE follow me on Instagram @StoryOfAlonzo!
Also feel free to subscribe to my mailing list at IAmAlonzo.com
Hey! Thank you!
There’s this old saying called the 5 p’s it says that “Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Presentation” I live by this. 2020 so far has been a lot of preparation for me. I have been nonstop in the gym preparing my body and in the recording studio finishing my music. We’re really trying to finish my project by March so we have been working nonstop to meet this deadline.
Can you recall the moment when you knew you wanted to be a musician? What do you think motivated you day in and day out to continue on the path?
Really good question, I honestly can’t remember an exact moment that I decided I wanted to be a musician I feel like it was always a part of me. I remember vividly the moment I decided I wanted to dance and entertain. It was that moment I won my first talent show in 7th Grade that I often speak about. I’d say it was definitely before that. I had already been singing in my grandfather’s recording studio. I honestly feel like it’s something that I’ve wanted to do for as long as I can remember which is why I can’t remember an exact moment. My biggest motivation has just been to take care of my mother. I watched that woman work her ass off to raise my brother and I. When I want to give up she’s literally the only person I need to think of and I’m ready to keep fighting.
How do you think your hometown has influenced the kind of music that you make? If not, why is that?
Well I definitely grew up in church so a lot of my soulful choices come from my gospel roots. I also grew up around a lot of R & B so singing with emotion comes easy to me as well. The thing is I really love Rock & Pop music so that’s the type of music I sing. We call my personal music genre Rock Pop Soul.
Growing up, how important was music in your life? It can be a tough road, have your family and friends been supportive of this career choice?
Music was always important to me. My mom always played music while cleaning and driving and I really loved it. My grandfather had his recording studio and my uncle played a few instruments and sang as well. They were definitely my biggest supporters when they started to notice that I had taken after them and began to develop talents too. Other family and friend’s kind of took longer to support because they had seen me having so much success as a dancer. They weren’t sure if I could have the same success as a singer. Either way the people who really love me supported me no matter what I decided to do. Today I believe everyone is on the same page and has actually begun to believe that I can do this.
What has been the biggest surprise so far about making music in your career? Have you had an unexpected or welcome challenge to it all?
Omg so many surprises. It’s funny because from the outside looking in it really looks like this glamourous thing. I think the biggest surprise is coming to reality the true amount of hard work that goes into having a career in music. I heard over the years that “The Music Business was the toughest business”. I can honestly confirm right now that this is true. Rejection was a huge challenge for me before, as I grow I am learning that rejection will ALWAYS be a part of this journey. Some will love me and some wont. That’s just the reality and I’m okay with that. There are people out here that HATE Barack Obama. No idea how any human being can hate that man but it just speaks to my point. Everyone can’t be loved by everyone. I accept the facts.
Let’s talk about the new music you are going to be putting out. What has been your inspiration for new material? How involved are you in what you put out?
Yes! I’m very involved. I have a small management team and a few friends that I always seek guidance from but overall its always my decision on the official next move. My recent inspirations have had a lot to do with encouraging myself, pushing myself to greater heights and reminding myself that I am enough and that I’ve had enough with holding myself back. I truly believe that this project will be the start of some real momentum in my career. This moment is long overdue and I feel in my heart that its coming.
You have shared the stage with many incredible performers so I am curious which one really stands out the most to you? Who have you learned the most form?
Wow! Amazing question I’ve never been asked this before. As of today, I’d definitely say “Tarralyn Ramsey” she’s really popular in the gospel world. Working with her was to this date one of the most magical jobs I’ve ever had. Just watching her sing in rehearsal brought me to tears daily and it really helped me begin to understand the true power that a REAL SINGER can possess.
Share with us where we can find you on social media and any shows coming up!
As of this interview I don’t have any shows scheduled but I everyone PLEASE follow me on Instagram @StoryOfAlonzo!
Also feel free to subscribe to my mailing list at IAmAlonzo.com
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