Bubblesz
Meet Bronx, NY-born UK Open Mic performer Bubblesz:
Hi Bubblesz, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:
Do you play solo only, or also in a group?
Solo
How old are you?
29
Where were you born?
Bronx, NY
Where did you grow up?
Bronx, NY
How did that place influence your music? (if at all!)
Hip-Hop was birthed in the Bronx and I’ve always loved it.
Where are you based now, and why?
New York because it’s a great place for the creative arts
What got you into making music in the first place?
I’ve always loved it to express myself since a little girl.
What instrument/s do you play?
Singing
Rapping
Rapping
Drums
Music Producer
Beatbox
Beat Making
Who would be in your top 10 musical influences, and why?
Bob Marley, Lauryn Hill, J. Cole, Lil Wayne, Buju Banton, Beres Hammond, Erykah Badu, Aaliyah, Brandi, Tamia, Etta James
Do you write your own songs?
Yes
How many years have you been writing songs for?
20
What process, or processes, do you often find yourself using when you write songs?
When there is a story I want to tell, especially a story of resilience for music therapy.
How long have you been playing open mic nights?
7
Why did you get into playing them in the first place?
To share my music with the world
What advice would you give new performers who are just starting out playing their first open mics?
Be yourself and challenge yourself, do not let anyone tell you that you are not good enough.
What’s the hardest thing, for you, about playing open mics?
Learning the crowd in a new city
What’s the most bizarre, or fun, open mic, or gig, you’ve ever played, and why?
I don’t have ONE, but I enjoy playing at Music festivals because of the outdoor atmosphere and great energy.
If it’s not already, are you hoping to make music your full-time career?
Yes
What do you currently find the hardest and biggest obstacles to moving your music career forward?
Funding music videos and marketing
What’s the one truth about you that people often find surprising?
I sing AND rap AND play the Medicine Drum
What’s the most exciting project you’re working on at the moment?
A full Album of Positive Affirmations using my Medicine Drum
Do you have your own music video, channel or playlist you’d like to share?
Do you have music on streaming? What’s you main streaming channel to send people to?
Where is the main place should people go to find out more about you?
What other sites/profiles should people go to to find out more about you?
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We’re done! Anything else you want to share before we go?
No thanks!