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An interview with Barbara TUCKER featuring the BCREW

by 1inMusic | Oct 21, 2022 | Feature, Interviews

1 In Music e-meets Barbara Tucker and the BCREW for a tête-à-tête with this powerhouse female group putting the Gospel in House Music.

What made you decide to join the BCREW and what would you like to see in the future for THE BCREW?

BARBARA TUCKER: The BCREW is an acronym for Barbara’s crew. Singers that I jam with. I love harmonies and the sisterhood of a harmonic sound with awesome singers. ❤️, The future that I would love to see for the BCREW. Festivals concert. People feeling Awakenings of love and power. & More recordings

DAWN TALLMAN: These ladies are my sisters whom I love & love to sing with, so it was a no brainier. It’s an honor to be a part of this sisterhood. “I see us touring & recording more. Spreading love to the world. I’m truly excited about what God is going to do for us.”

CHARLOTTE SMALL: Where I am in my life now, I think the BCREW is a sisterhood for me. There are all types of music in this world, but a lot of music today is not positive and uplifting. The BCREW strives to bring a positive message to the world and that is something that matters to me. That’s why I am here. My Dream for the BCREW is whatever God has planned for us. I trust in the Lord, and I know that Great Things are in store for the BCREW.

MITCH MATLOCK: I loved the BCrew because my friends were in it and some of us always sang BGV’s together. Being a part of the BCrew to Me is like a natural progression of what we have been doing for so many years already. I would like to see the BCrew Blow ALL THE WAY UP!!! All we need is a certified Billboard #1 hit-Calvin Harris, David Morales, Tiesto, …. yes, I love Soulful House and Traxsource, However, I’d like to see the BCrew expand beyond.

The BCREW’s music

1 In Music: What is unique about you and your music?

The BCREW: THE BCREW is a group of Solo Singers that decided to get together with the direction of Barbara Tucker to spread the Gospel through House Music.

1 In Music: What or who shaped your music and who supports you?

The BCREW : THE BCREW has been shaped from all types of music like Gospel, R&B, Classical, House etc. The world supports our music.

1 In Music: When did you realise you were going to make music professionally?

BARBARA TUCKER: I’m still wondering. … lol

MITCH MATLOCK: I always knew I’d be a singer. I was in a hip hop group rapping and even though I had verse to “spit”. I was the one who had to sing the hooks. I didn’t really have any confidence back then, so I started taking vocal lessons. My first professional gig was for a house artist named Lenny Walker. Because of my training I wound up arranging his background vocals both in the studio and on stage. That was the battery in my back. After Lenny Walker it was Faith Evans, then MJB…the rest as they say is history

DAWN TALLMAN: I realized at 5 years old as I sang my very first solo in church. While I was singing, I looked out into the congregation and saw happiness, tears & smiles. I knew I wanted to make music for the rest of my life.”

CHARLOTTE SMALL: I realized that I wanted to be a professional musician at a young age because that was the thing that made me most happy. Whether it was playing violin, singing, and especially now teaching. I enjoy what I do and am grateful to God that I am helping to teach and train the younger up and coming professional musicians.

Your type of music

1 In Music: What type of music do you listen to?

BARBARA TUCKER: I like gospel, hymns, neo soul and house authentic house

DAWN TALLMAN: “I listen to all types of music. My playlist is very eclectic. It ranges from gospel to hiphop & anything else in between.”

CHARLOTTE SMALL: I listen to all types of music. Most of all I love orchestral music.

MITCH MATLOCK: I listen to Gospel, RnB, Hip Hop and Jazz mostly. I do listen to opera
occasionally if during my scan of stations, a voice strikes me.

1 In Music: Who, to you, is the most undervalued music artist?: BARBARA TUCKER: Not sure …. When u see how the industry is played … you see who and why … if that makes since.

DAWN TALLMAN: “I’ve never really looked at any artist as ‘undervalued’ “

MITCH MATLOCK: I believe there are a lot of artists who are undervalued. I have a whole list: David Hollister, Aaron Hall, Case, Christopher Williams, Donnell Jones and a whole host of others.

CHARLOTTE SMALL: I can’t answer that question honestly. In my opinion there are so many undervalued music artists.

Your Ways

1 In Music: How do you prepare for your performances?

BARBARA TUCKER: For me, rest is very important before a show. I would also do a workout and have some fresh ginger tea with Manuka honey. And meditate alone before I go on.

DAWN TALLMAN: “When preparing for a performance, I always make sure to get plenty of rest, stay hydrated, practice & pray that God flows through me to bless the people I am singing to.

MITCH MATLOCK: I listen to the music and be quiet – drink tea, do my makeup, stress about whether I look fat, then go kill it.

CHARLOTTE SMALL: Practice, Practice, and practice again. Repetition in my opinion works

1 In Music: What do you do when you don’t do music (creative or otherwise) and that you are passionate about?: BARBARA TUCKER: When I’m not doing music I love to write. I love tai chi. I work on my book as well

DAWN TALLMAN: Truth is My whole life revolves around music, but when I’m not doing music, I am with my children & my family. I am very passionate about my family.”

CHARLOTTE SMALL: I like the read and meditate on God’s word. That helps me in every aspect of my life.

MITCH MATLOCK: I’m a secretary in a school – I love working as opposed to not knowing how my rent will be paid. I am also a choir director, and a preacher. I Love Ministry. Outreach, Deliverance, Soul Reaching, Prayer and Fasting – I am passionate about church, yes, I am the church – but getting to the church house makes my week complete and begins it as well.

1 In Music: Success to you is…?

BARBARA TUCKER: In music, success to me is being able to sustain yourself with the gift the Creator gave you and people getting the message I’m expressing.

DAWN TALLMAN: Success to me is being able to do what you love & are called to do. It’s not about the ‘lights camera action’ it’s about what you do after you get off the stage.

CHARLOTTE SMALL: Success to me is when I have worked hard, and I achieved the goals that I have set for myself. However, I believe that every day I am learning and am faced with new goals.

MITCH MATLOCK: Success to Me is being happy with what you are doing at any given moment.

1 In Music: What do you wish you were told when you started out and that you think would help anyone who starts out?: PUT GOD FIRST!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you ladies!

1 In Music: Any upcoming projects?

The BCREW: We currently have a song out on Quantize Recordings called ‘Party Thang’ & an upcoming EP on the way!!”

1 In Music: Thank you so much for your time, ladies. One last question. Where can we find you music?

The BCREW: You will be able to find us on all platforms, Itunes, Traxsource, You Tube, Facebook, etc. In the meantime, for all other questions and bookings contact our manager James Germany atworkent@gmail.com or 917-295-8595

More about The BCREW

The Bcrew was founded in 1997 by Barbara Tucker under the direction of Gladys Pizarro. The group consisted of Barbara Tucker, Dajae, Mone and newly signed artist Ultra Nate. They released on Strictly Rhythm Records Partay Feeling Produced by Erik Morillo and Written by Barbara Tucker. The song had much success and the girls traveled all over Europe Performing at venues such as The Ministry of Sounds and more. The girls went on to continue their solo careers. In the early 2000’s Barbara decided to revamp the Bcrew with some new singers with a different sound. The girls included, Dawn Tallman, Sabrynaah Pope and Charlotte Smalls. They recorded a banging track produced by Dj Pierre entitled Peacemaker for Tony Humphries label Yellow Orange Records. A year later Sabrynaah Pope passed away, a sad time for the group. The BCrew continued in between their own solo projects to perform. Fast forward to 2021 the Bcrew has teamed up again working on a EP under Barbara Tucker’s Record Label BStar Music Group. The members now are Barbara Tucker, Dawn Tallman, Mitch Matlock and Charlotte Smalls. These Divas are ready to give you some new music and great vocals and will be working with the likes of Dj Spen, Jose Burgos, Neil Pierce, Georgie Porgie, Eric Kupper, Terry Hunter, Michael Gray, Michele Chiavarini, Micky More and Andy Tee. And some of the writers for the project will be Barbara Tucker, Kenny Bobien and Duane Harden. The project will be Executive Produced by James Germany (Atwork Entertainment and Barbara Tucker (BStar Music Group). Get Ready, Get Ready, Get Ready. The mission of The BCrew is to touch, move and inspire globally of unity, hope and togetherness, always a song of love in the heart and out of the voice to THE WORLD.

WWW.ATWORKENT.COM

An interview with singer, rapper and songwriter Lil Murky

by 1inMusic | Oct 15, 2022 | Interviews

1In Music meets with Lil Murky, singer-songwriter and rapper from London, England. Lil Murky is a multi-instrumentalist who plays the piano, the trumpet, the recorder, the guitar, the violin and the drums. He was brought up listening to Eminem, Lil Wayne and bands such as Oasis, the Beatles. Which later lead to me making my own music in 2021. I bought my home studio equipment with birthday money from my 18 birthday. And I guess the rest in history. 1 In Music meets Lil Murky.

1 In Music: What is unique about you and your music?

Lil Murky [LM]: There’s plenty I can offer to the listener especially uniqueness. Half of the time, I can’t even tell the genre of a song I’ve made, being from London and having more of an American style sound also adds to this element. Particularly, in songs such as Pathway to heaven and Lost in the darkness by Lil Murky, you will find out my uniqueness.

1 In Music: What or who shaped your music and who supports you?

LM: It’s been all self-taught to be completely honest. This is been a thing I wanted to do for years to be completely honest. For my specific style, I look to emulate a bit of Juice WRLD & Kid Cudi and possibly polo g. I’ve got supporters in all different parts of the world and I’m grateful for that. Looking to expand as the days go by.

1 In Music: When did you realise you were going to make music professionally?

LM: Probably very recently as I’ve seen my progression from being in the music game for a short amount of time. It started out as fun but I definitely wanna see how far I can take it now.

1 In Music: What type of music do you listen to?

LM:

I’m literally a music nerd. I listen to everything as long as it doesn’t hurt my ears, for example when they shout in songs, etc. My favourite genres however would be Lofi, Melodic Rap, Hip Hop then everything else follows.

1 In Music: Who, to you, is the most undervalued music artist?

LM: Juice WRLD, in my true opinion in his short amount of time here I think he’s the goat. To make 3000 songs in less than 2 years and have a different style for the majority of them. Being able to freestyle on the spot for an hour twice. And some of the big collabs he’s pulled off. I really think he’s up there. But as in undervalued I’d say Don Toliver, I think his voice and unique style is incredible.

1 In Music: How do you prepare for your performances?

LM: I haven’t had any yet, but let say I have. I would do a few rehearsals, do some vocal warmups and get rid of the raspiness in my voice… and go for it.

1 In Music: What do you do when you don’t do music (creative or otherwise) and that you are passionate about?

LM: I enjoy training , keeping my fitness up. That could be in the gym or boxing training, playing on the PlayStation , when I can. Favourite games are GTA 5 and Fortnite. Other than that, I’d watch some sports such as Football/Scoccer , UFC, WWE, Boxing, etc.

1 In Music: Success to you is…?

LM: I would love to help people’s state of mind with my music and for them to feel a deep connection to it especially when I make my sad music. But…

Success would be to me is when I’ve got that big collab with a well known artist and I’ve been signed to a label

1 In Music: What do you wish you were told when you started out and that you think would help anyone who starts out?

LM: I’ve got many suggestions cause when I first started, I didn’t have a single clue how to use the DAW, which is Logic Pro. I was paying silly amounts for mix and masterings. So for me, I would say:

make sure you understand the DAW and teach yourself how to mix your own music. It will save you money and there’s no room for era when they send it back. Worth the headache trust me.

1 In Music: Tell us about your latest single…

LM: “The Devils Apprentice” dropped October 7th

To stop going through hell I had to team up with the devil” 6 songs featuring 4 awesome underground artists. This project means a lot cause I was holding on this name for a while and was praying no else would use it. I love the concept I’ve created in this scenario , And to stop being put through hell, I had to be the devils apprentice in hope that would stop.

1 In Music: Any upcoming projects?

LM: Absolutely. I’ve got 3 more singles dropping this year and there all different styles. Which would be a Pop Acoustic song and a Drill song. The other song is a remix of a song on my recent project.

1 In Music: Where do we find you music?

LM: On all platforms by searching the name “Lil Murky”.

https://withkoji.com/@Lil_Murky

An interview with singer and actress UTE

by 1inMusic | Oct 15, 2022 | Feature, Interviews

UTE is a singer, actress and a positive spirit on social media with over seven Million followers on Instagram alone, bringing her uplifting anthems to the global stage. Her incredible stories have been captured in her Documentary-Series.

Her newest edition “Ute: Keeping The Spirit” will be released soon. UTE is an artist that’s impossible to put in a box and she has been putting out a steady collection of singles and albums for many years. 1 In Music e-meets with the artist.

1 In Music: Welcome UTE, and thank you for being with us. Let’s start with: What do you think is unique about you and your music?

UTE [U]:

I like to stay positive and I want the listeners to hear and feel this in my music. My music it very personal without being sidetracked by trendy things or “the next the hip thing to do” kind of stuff. what you see is what you get.

1 In Music: What or who shaped your music and who supports you?

U: As a music lover of all kinds of genres I am sure that I shaped by a lot of great singers and entertainers over the years.
But, 2020 and 2021 has made me become even more personal in my music and lyrics. Those years have caused my a lot of pain and forced me to be extra strong to become an even bigger ambassador of hope.

1 In Music: When did you realise you were going to make music professionally?

U: It was clear to me very early on in my life that singing and music will be the way to go for me.
In my documentary “UTE: Music Makes My Fly“, I explained the many stages of how I choose music as my life.

1 In Music: What type of music do you listen to?

U: I listen to all different types of music. It just depends what kind of mood I am in. I also like to explore and find new kind of music.

1 In Music: Who, to you, is the most undervalued music artist?

U: Probably all of the ones that are putting their heart and soul into their dreams and passion.

1 In Music: How do you prepare for your performances?

U: Not too much. More mentally than vocally, I would say. Since I practice many hours every day, I just do some basic warm up exercises before a performance.

1 In Music: What do you do when you don’t do music (creative or otherwise) and that you are passionate about?: I am in love with my two dogs. They give me a lot of energy and they help me to get mind straight when this goes crazy.

1 In Music: Success to you is…?

[Success for me is] the ability to create more music and grow, and become better at it along the way.

1 In Music: What do you wish you were told when you started out and that you think would help anyone who starts out?

U: “No” doesn’t alway mean “No“.

Try to separate the haters from the people that have your best interest in mind, It can be confusing at times.

1 In Music: Any upcoming projects?

U: Yes, my new documentary “UTE: Keeping The Spirit” and It’s soundtrack with the same title will be released soon in the coming months.

My newest single is called “Me Against The World“. It’s available on all platforms. Please check it out and drop me a note of what you think.

1 In Music: Thank you for taking these questions. Before we leave, where can we find you music?

U: Spotify is a good start I think. https://open.spotify.com/artist/6tWH6gszrNBJEORqz2zc4p

https://www.ute.world/discography

An interview with up and coming Rapper Hymaginn

by 1inMusic | Aug 27, 2022 | Interviews

1 In Music meets up and coming rapper Hymaginn (Pronounced Him again). Hymaginn is the stage name of Dustin Kelley, father of 5 beautiful daughters. Born in Cleburne, Texas, raised in Georgia and currently residing in Atlanta, the music artist is not afraid to go where the music call or to express himself. He has been writing for what effectively feels like his whole life. Calling him an up and coming artist is a bit of an industry cheat when you know he has already released 7 projects independently under his own label “4EverSoul Ent”. The hip-hop artist moves forward, not waiting for the industry to catch up with his talent; and only sits to answer our questions. 1 In Music: Hey Hymaginn, thank you for taking some time off your busy music and family life. First, tell us a little bit about what is unique about you and your music? H: No 2 songs sound alike. Everything is different. You’ll know it’s me once you know it’s me lol. But I’m very versatile. Also Original. I have my own sound. 1 In Music: What or who shaped your music and who supports you? H: My family has always been supportive and believed in me.

One of my biggest inspirations is my Sister who passed away in September of 2021. She Always told me not to stop because she knew I’d make it.

And my daughters as well, of course. I even have nieces and nephews who really enjoy my music. So yeah, I’m definitely motivated. 1 In Music: When did you realise you were going to make music professionally? H: When people would react to my music and not know it was me but be intrigued by it. Or meeting people for the first time who had heard my music before and thought I was already famous. Genuine reactions never lie. 1 In Music: What type of music do you listen to? H: All kinds. Especially RnB throwbacks and Rap of course. BUT I even listen to country, rock and pop occasionally just to get new ideas and topics. 1 In Music: Who, to you, is the most undervalued music artist? H: Myself. And I know that’s somewhat cliché but I mean it. I have delivered year after year and I have a lengthy catalog. I’ve done numerous interviews, been in vlogs/blogs, done performances, etc. And I still get overlooked. Kinda hard not to feel undervalued. One listen and you’ll hear every dynamic of a real artist. No way the world doesn’t know me by now. 1 In Music: How do you prepare for your performances? H:

Prayer and meditation. Sometimes a little exercise and stage practice. I try my best to go into with a Confident mindset and Great energy.

1 In Music: What do you do when you don’t do music (creative or otherwise) and that you are passionate about? H: Playwrights. I love creating scripts from my own imagination. In hopes of bringing them to life on film in the near future. I ALSO do art. Mostly canvas sketching and painting. 1 In Music: Success to you is…? H: Other than Financial comfortability, True happiness. Not just for myself but for all connected to my life. Just being able to put people in the space of real joy for one another. Looking beyond the things created to divide us all and just enjoy the gift of life amongst each other. That’s success to me. 1 In Music: What do you wish you were told when you started out and that you think would help anyone who starts out? H:

God and self are the 2 biggest belief systems to have in place. Be thankful if others do believe in your dreams and goals, but expect it from no one.

And don’t be moved when people show no support. Keep going regardless if you KNOW in your heart it’s your calling. And learn the business side of things for sure. 1 In Music: Any upcoming projects? H: Always! As long as I’m able to create you can bet something is on the way.

Creativity is life. It makes life worth living.

So be sure to keep eyes open for my films and more music if nothing else. 4EverSoul Ent, baby. 1 In Music: Great to have you man! So now, where do we find you music / music project? H: Everywhere music can be found. YouTube of course. I have several music videos. Even from years ago under different names. Also on Spotify, Apple music, iTunes, etc.. Just search my name, you’ll find the dope! I promise. IG @4eversoulhym. I’m barely on there but I got one lol!

https://open.spotify.com/track/7unHK5ycgtaf2pkcmuDv0k

An interview with Adam Days, frontman of band God Analog

by 1inMusic | Aug 24, 2022 | Interviews

About God Analog

With recordings featuring members of Bush, Hinder, OK Go, and Ministry, you would be surprised that God Analog came from humble beginnings: the bedroom of frontman Adam Days, to be exact. Thankfully, they’ve come a long way since then.

With their thrashing guitars, pounding drums, slick dance beats and Adam’s lyrics touching on themes of jaded disillusionment and biting social commentary, God Analog paints a picture of a world dancing into the apocalypse with both middle fingers in the air.

Frontman Adam Days gives us a lot to smile or even laugh about in this candid interview.

The sound of God Analog

In Music: What is unique about you and your music?

Adam Days [AD]: I don’t go out of my way to try and be unique. I just try to be myself, and make music I’d like to listen to. If I ever get a piece of my song stuck in my head, I feel very accomplished. I also think our genre is a little unusual, although maybe not exactly “unique.” We’re not quite Industrial Metal, as we’ve been called. I call it more like Industrial Pop, which is a bit oxymoronic. We’ve also been called “Pussy Metal,” which I choose to take as a compliment.

1 In Music: What or who shaped your music and who supports you?

AD: The biggest influences on my music were actually negative. I was in a band for waaaaaaay too many years with a narcissistic megalomaniac for a front person, and he almost squashed my desire to make music entirely. Thankfully, I escaped from that ego-madhouse and made much healthier music connections since. My biggest support has come from my bandmate Nicole, and from my brother, Christopher.

Where it all started

1 In Music: When did you realise you were going to make music professionally?

AD: Back in 2018, I was on the cusp of quitting music. I had just quit my longtime band, and my morale was at an all time low. As an experiment, I decided to make a pop punk song instead of my usual Industrial Metal style, and it actually got over one million streams in a month. That let me know I didn’t suck as bad as I often worry I do.

1 In Music: What type of music do you listen to?

AD: Not to give the same answer everyone chokes out on a first date, but I listen to everything. To finish the cliche, I’ll even add “except country.” My favorite genres are rock and rap, but I’ll gladly listen to ABBA as readily as Nine Inch Nails.

1 In Music: Who, to you, is the most undervalued music artist?

AD: I always felt that Karl Hyde is criminally under recognized. I’ll give you a dollar if you know who that is.

Passion…

1 In Music: 😁 How do you prepare for your performances?

AD: Vocal warm-ups in between bouts of fearful tears.

1 In Music: That’s either beautifully candid or fearfully so, hmmm. What do you do when you don’t do music and that you are equally passionate about?

AD: I love to cook and make bad artwork. Please don’t ask to see it. I wouldn’t want to scar you.

1 In Music: 😂🤣 ok, back to serious mode. Success to you is…?

Success to me is the ability to worry about art without checking my bank balance every day.

1 In Music: I hear you! What do you wish you were told when you started out and that you think would help anyone who starts out?

Don’t worry about what you’re going to wear to a red carpet event you’re not going to be invited to – just worry about the songs.

What’s next for Adam Days and God Analog?

1 In Music: 😂 Any upcoming projects?

AD: We’re currently hard at work on our full length album. We’re lucky enough to have Bush’s Nik Hugues and Corey Britz, as well as Hinder’s Mark Austin King on the record, along with a few other surprise guests. I think you’re going to like it. Or hopefully at least not hate it.

1 In Music: It was a pleasure speaking with you, Adam and hard to stay serious. So thanks for your time and wit. Where do we find your music?

We’re on dreaded social media as @godanalog. You can always peek on us there. You can stream our new single “Annihilation“ wherever you listen to music.

https://instagram.com/godanalog

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