Swaun Blaze

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

Music gives me release. A place to openly express my thoughts and emotions. It's my place of refuge. It's a major part of my daily existence!

What is your music dream?

To touch as many people as possible. To make timeless music people will listen to many, many years from now. to record with many of the artist I've admired for years. I'm also going to win a Grammy!

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

Music!

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Krs Ones "Criminal Minded". When I first heard that song and Album, I knew music was what I was destined to do for Life!!

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Kanye West. Krs One. Wu Tang Clan. Queen. The Fray. Dr. Dre/N.W.A. Imagine Dragons. JPeg Mafia. G Dinero. The Bee Gees. Don Blas. Pharrell Williams. Ice Cube. (Just to name a few)

What inspires you to make music?

The People. Seeing someone enjoying what I've created. Having people sing my lyrics or move their bodies and/or heads to something I've put together. Just being able to make a change.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

To hang in there... Never give up! Believe in whatever your passions are and never stop dreaming!! And above all, to just Go For It!!!!

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

Amazing!! The ability to create emotions within the audience is better than any drug alaive!!!

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

More cohesive work amongst everyone. not making the creative process so political. let's get together and make amazing music. It's that simple!!

What do you think of Drooble?

I dig it. There so many aspect of several different sites that are all found here. it's definately peaked my interest and I'm excited to be involved in and with the community!

What frustrates you most as a musician?

A great majority are driven by money. Disillusioned by what they see on TV and in videos.. If you believe in the art, grind it out. The money will come.

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

I do... and thats not just with Music. I support the Arts community as a whole. From buying independant Paintings, attending concerts, to collaborating with as many artist as I can.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

Drive. Confidence. Persistance. Humility. Honesty. A good team as well, as not one person can and will be able to do everything!

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Don Blas. BLK HRTS. G Dinero. Ayona Peoples. Swaun Blaze!!!!