interview with HEARTICAL SOUND & LABEL
Have any of you played in other bands? No
How is it that you started playing music? I love music so I started to play & produce
What are your names? / Who plays what? / How old are you? Sergio aka Sir Joe, MC & selecta, 42
Have you had other previous members? Yes, Mr Tam, Mr Boo & Shanty Wap
Did you make music even when you were young? Not really
Where are you from? Paris, France
What year did the band form? 1999 (not a band but a sound)
What's your style of genre? Ska / Rocksteady / Reggae / Dancehall
What inspires you? Life is the greatest inspiration
How often and where do you rehearse? Daily
How have you developed since you started with the music? Nicely, started the sound in 1999, launched my label in 2001, will be 20 years in the business in 2019.
Do you have other interests of work outside the band? Yes
Are you looking for a booking agency, and what are your thoughts around that? Why not, make an offer & I will study it
Are you looking for a label, and what are your thoughts around that? I run my own label, but you can always make an offer
What made you decide to make this music? Love reggae
What are your songs about? All the aspects of life
Who does the composing and writes the lyrics? The artists
Do you start with the music or the lyrics? I'm only the producer not an artist
Do you compose in a certain inviroment? No
Have you done any covers live? No
What language do you sing in? All languages
What are the least and most people to attend one of your gigs? no idea
What ages are most of your concert attendants? No idea
Do you always play the same songs live, or do you vary? Always change
Do you have a regular place you play live often? No
What was your first gig like? Paris, in a bar
What was your latest gig? Paris in Trabendo club
Have you had to cancel a gig? No
Where have you played live this year? Wow, lots of places France, Italy, Spain, Germany and more
Where do you plan to gig the comming year? France, La Reunion island, Germany & more
When did you start to sell merchandise, and what do you have for sale? 2001 we sell vinyl & Cds
Where can people buy your merchandise? All online shops + all physical reggae shops
What do you think about people downloading music instead of buying records now a days? it's the modern way of consuming music
How do you think the music industry have changed because of this? Harder for new artists to be heard
What do you think of my work? All good
How do you think and know that this interview will help you in the music business? Reaching new audience is always good
Do you have any role models or idols? No
Why do you think that they exist? See above
Is it easier to find inspiration from older bands, or bands that are more active today? Not easier
What have been your biggest obstacles? Life
What advice would you give other bands or artists? Hard work the key to success
How do you get psyched for a gig? Stay positive
Do you have any new material? New 7" singles coming soon
What are your web sites? www.facebook.com/soundheartical & www.youtube.com/mrheartical
How can people reach? [email protected]
What are your plans for the future? Play & produce music
Do you have something to add? Thanks
