South Florida is full of life, talent, and delicious food. Recently, I've been fortunate to get a taste of one of SF's emerging artist, Lavie. She actually came and shared one of her songs at the open-mic event that I host on Wednesday evenings, and the audience was screaming for more. So of course I had to get with her and find out some more about her music.
Maeva: Hey Lavie what's going on with you girl
laviemusic25: My face hurts. Lol. Took this tooth out
Maeva: your face hurts? wow...I'm sorry to hear that.
were you at the dentist?
laviemusic25: Yes. They took it out that's why I didn't speak this morning
Maeva: so listen, on my website, http://www.changeiscomingcampaign.com/
I list up-coming events and feature artists interviews
laviemusic25: Ok
Maeva: The way I do my interviews is through "chatting" like we are doing now
its nothing formal, very chill laid back be yourself
laviemusic25: Ok
Maeva: So you are actually the first artist that I'm interviewing for my blog, how does that make you feel Lavie?
laviemusic25: It's an honor. ;-)
Maeva: kewl, so tell me a little bit about yourself, what do you do?
laviemusic25: I'm 26. I've been saved for 8 years and still learning and pushing toward the mark. I am a vocalist for Christ. I sing gospel music only. I feel like God gave me my voice so I will return it to him. For him to get the glory
Maeva: so what makes you different from other gospel vocalists?
laviemusic25: The thing that makes me different is that I can cross over into all styles of music and still sound like me. I am who I am.
Maeva: So how would you describe your style of music?
laviemusic25: I would say that it's life music. Music that deals with life.
Maeva: music that deals with life? girl you're only 26, what you been dealing with???
laviemusic25: Well....I was married at 18 and had my daughter and divorced at 21. I had to grow up quickly and I saw a lot of things at a early age with my ex-husband and as a young girl drugs and abuse was very real to me.
Maeva: dang, married, divorce, a kid...you had your hands full. So if you don't mind me asking, what kind of drugs did you use?
laviemusic25: Cigarettes, black and mild and marijuana. As I got older I went to liquor.
Maeva: Do you still smoke?
laviemusic25: No. I stopped
Maeva: drinking too ;-)
laviemusic25: I have drinks but I don't over do it.
Maeva: Ok, I know i'm getting all up in your business, but for real, what's really good with you? I heard you had an album release at the Hard Rock, tell me about that.
laviemusic25: It was awesome. It was a total success. Cd sales weren't great but the turn out was awesome.
Maeva: what's the name of your cd?
laviemusic25: Life music
Maeva: nice...so how many tracks are on it?
laviemusic25: Eleven. There is a bonus track that is not listed.
Maeva: ooh I love bonus tracks. So where can people find your cd?
laviemusic25: If they want it mailed to them my website. http://www.laviemusic.com/ or just email me and I will meet up with them. Working on getting distribution
Maeva: cool, so what's next for you now?
laviemusic25: Get the word out. Wait for what does next
Maeva: That's whats up, thanks for taking the time out to chat with me. I have one last question for you. If you had one thing to say to the entire world, what would that be?
laviemusic25: Jesus is real.
Maeva: Thank you Lavie for being my first guest artist on the Change is Coming blog, I do wish you the best on your distribution deal and Life Music.
Do you girl!
laviemusic25: Thank you for having me.
Maeva: And spread the word about the blog, let your fans know who you been talking to.
Peace
laviemusic25: Will do. :-)
THE ART BUZZ IN WEST MIRAMAR!
TUESDAY JULY 28TH, 2009 from 7p-8:30pm
EYEMAX OPTICAL, INC
12715 Miramar Parkway
Miramar, FL 33027 US
Free networking event between artists and entrepreneurs
Performances from emerging local artists
Light refreshments provided
Complimentary sunglasses to the first 20 people
B.Y.O.B ( Bring your own business card)
YOUR PASS IS YOUR BUSINESS CARD!
Brought to you by Maevatheartist.com and Nola Arts.
Sponsored by Eye Max Optical, Inc.