Interviews – Page 14

March 2, 2013June 5, 2013

Frankie Sandford of The Saturdays…THE Interview!

Before Chasing the Saturdays aired on E!, we had never heard of Frankie Sandford. We had somehow completely missed out on the phenomenon that is The Saturdays, what some might consider this generation’s Spice Girls, before their show began airing in the United States. As soon as we began watching Chasing the Saturdays, the reality show following their crossover from the United Kingdom to the United States, we fell in love with these girls. Mollie wowed us with her blonde locks and upbeat personality. Una tantalized us with her beautiful family and super, sexy, red hair. Vanessa enticed us with her incredible voice and hilarious sense of humor. Rochelle rocked and intrigued us with her intense body and incredible voice. And then of course there was Frankie! We instantly became obsessed with her great sense of style, amazing voice and unique personality, making her an instant fan favorite! Check out what she told us about living life in the spotlight and life behind the scenes of what is sure to be one of the greatest girl groups of all time!

1. Introduce yourself in 7 words or less.

That’s an easy one actually, most people call me “sunshine and showers” because I’m either really upbeat or quite introspective.

2. How were you introduced to the music industry?

Myself and Rochelle were actually in a band together from the age of 12 called S Club Juniors, so I’ve been in this industry awhile.

3. How do you think music has changed throughout your career?

Music has changed quite a few times during my career. Pop was massive at the start then went away for a while and was replaced by R&B. SO happy that pop seems to be back once again.

4. Tell us about your experience filming Chasing the Saturdays?

It was surreal. We’ve filmed 2 reality shows back in the UK before, but we’ve never had such a massive crew before. Luckily they were all lovely and became our LA family. We often forgot they were even there, which means we’re a bit scared to watch the show back!

5. As a musical group, do you ever disagree on creative ideas?

We’re 5 girls so of course we all have our own opinions on styling, videos, artwork, music – pretty much everything! But I think it really helps – everyone has great ideas so it’s always a discussion, not a disagreement.

6. What’s your favorite thing about each girl on the group?

I love how optimistic Mollie is, she keeps everyone upbeat. Rochelle is the band’s big sister and is always on hand to give advice. Vanessa is such a laugh, if you’re looking for a party, she’s your girl. Una knows a little bit about EVERYTHING!

7. What are some creative things you do to keep your songwriting fresh and interesting?

We are lucky enough to write with different songwriters across different genres, so we bounce off with each other which always keeps things fresh.

8. Who are the three biggest musical inspirations and why?

I love Taylor Swift, Michelle Branch and Vanessa Carlton

9. If you could work with any musician, dead or alive, who would it be and why?

It would be amazing to collaborate with Rihanna.

10. How do you define sexy?

Sexy is being confident in your own skin.

11. What do you think is the sexiest City? Hotel? Club? Store? Musical artist? Place to Kiss?

I think Paris is the ultimate sexy city, even if it’s cliché. Rihanna is the sexiest woman in music – she’s fearless. Zara is a great shop for affordable, sexy clothes. they do the best fitting blazers.

12. Who is your favorite designer and what is your signature perfume?

Rachel Gilbert as I’ve worn one of her dresses for pretty much every red carpet we’ve done. Bvlgari its just a fresh clean smell not too over powering.

13. What advice would you give to an artist trying to make it in the industry?

Practice, practice, practice. Get out there and do as many shows as you can, whether it’s in front of 5 or 500 people.

14. What’s next for Frankie Sandford?

Things have been going well in America so far, so we hope to go back there this year. We will also hopefully be going to Europe and Australia for promo, which would be awesome

15. What are your three simple luxuries?

A Sunday roast in a local pub, quality time with my family and friends, and staying at home with the dogs in front of the fire!

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February 22, 2013June 5, 2013

Costello Tagliapietra…THE Interview!

Collectively, Costello Tagliapietra, as a fashion label, have created lines that are delicate, feminine, soft and incredibly perfect for any woman that loves designers who know how to make a woman feel beautiful. Their knowledge on what works on a woman’s body has allowed them to create, season after season, lines that consistently place them on top of the “must attend” shows during fashion weeks. As individuals, they are unified in a masculine mystique and history of being trained by their grandmothers. Jeffery Costello has experienced the fashion, music, and art world, expanding his personal way of expression and pool of inspiration. Robert Tagliapietra has been part of the New York fashion industry since a young age and together they’ve become a power couple and New York fashion house that’s loved by many. What we love most about these fashionistas, on top of their eye for creation and design, is their personal style and outlook on the industry. They dress for themselves, live to be happy and create to bring joy to women around the world.

1. Introduce us to Jeffrey and Robert in 7 words or less each.

Dressmakers, husbands, music-obsessed, video gamers, painters, round and friendly

2. Who is the girl who wears Costello Tagliapietra?

She is someone who is looking for something to express strength, femininity and romance and an inner sensuality that comes from confidence and comfort.

3. How did you meet and go into business together?

We met in 1994 at the Sound Factory in New York a few months before it closed down. We were introduced (both too shy to speak to one another) through our friend Lauren Rosselli Johnson. Robert was studying painting at Parsons and Jeffrey was working with musicians and actresses on wardrobes and costumes. At the time we met, Jeffrey was working on Madonna’s Bedtime Story video and Robert happily assisted… so began the working relationship.

4. How do you separate business from personal when it comes to your relationship?

You cannot always do so, but you learn how to at least separate it mentally by limiting when you can discuss work related issues.

5. As designers, how do you think you’ve influenced the current fashion industry?

We hope we have influenced it by bringing a certain fluidity and femininity back to fashion without the obvious archetypes. Our aesthetic always leans towards the minimal but at the core what we strive for is beauty and romanticism.

6. Do you believe you have changed to fit into the fashion industry? Why or why not?

Not sure we ever really acknowledged this idea. If what you mean is our personal look, we have always been ourselves. If you mean the collections, sure, you always have to listen to your clients and not just design in a bubble. Fashion is a commercial business and the intention is to sell clothes to people and our job is to ensure these people feel happy, feminine and confident when they wear these clothes. Sometimes your favorite dress is not always the best seller. Of course when the two are the same you are happiest.

7. If you were each a kind of fabric, which one would you be and why?

Personally we would both be worn flannels; soft and cuddly.

8. Jeffrey, what’s your favorite season to design for and why?

We both love spring, there is an inherent lightness associated that works extremely well with our aesthetic.

9. Robert, which starlet or celebrity would be your ideal client?

We both have always loved Shelly Duvall, her balance of beauty and quirky strikes a chord in us.

10. Where do you pull inspiration for each line you create?

It really starts with an indefinable mood or feeling that becomes the foundation for the collection, and the process of figuring that intangible thing out and defining it through shape, color and print. We like to absorb everything we see and hear and filter that through what we make.

11. How do you define sexy?

Should be romantic and sensual and come equally from how clothes get put on to how they are taken off.

12. What is the sexiest…

City? Tokyo, Japan

Hotel? Standard NY

Designer? Poiret

Model? Too many to name

Place to kiss? Bedroom

13. What is a piece of advice you would give to a young designer trying to make it in the fashion industry?

Be prepared to be flexible and listen to everyone around you and then most importantly listen to yourself.

14. What’s next for Costello Tagliapietra?

Building the world of C&T one step at a time….. and some even more accessible surprises!

15. What are your three simple luxuries?

Early morning Walks in the woods or along the beach, our bulldog Sam and food!

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February 13, 2013October 17, 2013

Didier Casnati of The Gypsy Queens…THE Interview!

About six months ago, we heard a clip of The Gypsy Queens’ L’Americano on National Public Radio and became instant fans. We came home and quickly Googled their name, expecting to find several chart-topping albums in Europe. We were surprised to find they hadn’t even released their debut album, which was just recently released last December. After watching the video for their debut song, L’Americano, we not only fell in love with their music, but also with their style, grace and overall essence. They encompassed something, as men, we wanted to embrace in ourselves and that which most women would want to seduce. As a band, they were just so damn sexy and their music made us feel sexy! When we read the About section on their website, we were even more surprised to find their lead singer and “soul of the Gypsy Queens” had been serving tables several years ago when the bad was discovered. After listening to their music and reading their stories we became quite enthralled and had to find out more about the man behind the soul of the Gypsy Queens…the next big thing!

1. Introduce us to the Gypsy Queens using five words?

Real, acoustic, fun, unpredictable, witty.

2. How did you come together as a band?

Through the large music community of music and musicians in Nice, and busking.

3. How were you discovered?

We are still to be discovered.

4. How did you come up with the name the Gypsy Queens?

I didn’t. It was a notorious restaurateur in Rome, who said we reminded him of the gypsy kings, cause we were going around with our guitars etc, but because his venue was a gay venue, we were to be called the gypsy queens.

5. What can we expect from your first album?

To discover how with Larry Klein, we have put together 5 different cultures to make our listeners travel with us.

6. Your sound is a great mix of many different genres. How would you define your sound?

Maybe we created a new sound with Larry. I would have to ask him, but I may suggest “acoustic busking” as our sound.

7. What is your all-time favorite movie?

Scent of a Woman.

8. If you were to recommend a book to a friend, what would you recommend?

“The Making of the Gypsy Queens” but I haven’t written it entirely yet.

9. Your look, feel and sound almost seem to have a magically fictional quality. Who is a fictional character you idolized growing up?

I got into music because I wanted to be Michael Jackson. Although he was a real person, I think he had created a MJ that was quite fictional to simple people like me, because he seemed inaccessible. Otherwise, I am the Pink Panther – but that’s a secret.

10. Who are your three greatest musical influences?

Although he doesn’t have much to do with how the band sounds, Michael Jackson. The Eagles, and The Beatles.

11. If you could play with any musician, dead or alive, who would you choose?

Ray Charles, Elton John, and The Beatles

12. How do you define sexy?

Its beautiful women like Sophia Loren, Brigitte Bardot, or Charlize Theron who define the word sexy, not Didi of the Gypsy Queens…

13. What is the sexiest city? Bar? Drink? Song? Hotel? Place to kiss?

With the right person, any place is magic. Having the right person with you. There is a little restaurant on the water in Bonaire – Dutch Antilles, where the sun disappears behind the ocean around 7 pm at night in January… I don’t remember the name of the place, but it’s magic!

14. What advice would you give someone about making their dreams come true?

Stay awake! And don’t take anyone or anything for granted.

15. Frank Sinatra or Freddie Mercury?

Mercury

16. Speedo or Trunks?

Trunks

17. Red Wine or Whiskey?

Don’t drink alcohol. But it would be red wine.

18. What is a great finale song?

Every performance is different, and that could be a different song every time. Hit the Road Jack?

19. What can we expect next from the Gypsy Queens?

To let us welcome you into our world and for us to be the same as we’ve always been; hard working, humble, sincere and happy!

20. What are your three simple luxuries?

Spending time with the ones I love, doing what I like the most for a living (music) and being at home a few days a month!

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February 12, 2013October 17, 2013

Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano: THE Interview of THE House DJ Duo!

Their Facebook About section states The World’s Most Energetic House DJ Duo…and we agree! Not only do Sunnery James and Ryan Marciano bring energy to the world of EDM-Electronic Dance Music, but they combine it with a love potion of sensuality and groove, conjuring up a revolutionary takeover to every set they spin. They have been compared to Holland’s version of Swedish House Mafia and are quickly becoming contenders of their own. Having already gained worldwide fame, they are quickly moving towards being one of the #1 DJ’s in the world.

1. Introduce us to each of you in 7 words or less.

Sunnery: Always happy and ready to get down!

Ryan: Always in search of a hair band!

2. How did you guys meet?

We met at a shop I worked out. Ryan needed a job and I hired him immediately.

3. What brought you guys to embark in the music industry together?

We liked working together and both of love music, so we thought we’d give it a show. Same as everyone else that get’s into music I guess!!

4. Sunnery – What’s your favorite thing about House Music?

Have to say the energy love and groove of it.

5. Ryan – How do you think EDM has changed the music scene in the last year?

It’s a powerful time for dance music, everyone seems to know about it now and want a piece of it.

6. If you guys had to master a different genre of music, which one would it be and why?

Hmm. I guess we’d probably do rock & roll so we could still shake it on stage, haha.

7. You guys are well known for your DJ sets. What do you believe sets you both apart from all of the other DJs?

We have a great energy with each other and the crowd. They want us to party with them, and we love that!

8. What should we expect from the second leg of the Life In Color (Formerly Dayglow) Summer Tour?

Always a blast at Life in Color. We’ll bring some new ones and be sure you’re all wet with paint

9. Tell us some of your highlights from the tour so far.

Touring is always an adventure. So many people and new places, what’s not to love?!

10. For those that haven’t been to a DAYGLOW show, from your perspective, what are the shows like?

Wow. They’re incredible. Just raw fun with a lot of paint splatter!!

11. How do you guys keep your sets fresh and current?

We are always looking for new music and getting new music sent over all the time. We don’t want to get bored of playing the same ol stuff, and people want fresh music as well.

12. How does it feel that many of your tracks have become top choices for fellow DJ’s?

Always amazing when that happens. Sometime you can’t believe it’s your own music being played by people other than YOU!

13. If you had to listen to one album for the rest of your life, and it couldn’t be mixed, which one would it be and why?

Can’t answer that because it changes with our moods!!

14. How do you guys define sexy?

Confidence.

15. What do you think is the sexiest city? Club? Hotel? Place to kiss?

New York is sexy and places in Brazil are amazing. Club would say that Pacha NYC we always get sweaty in, place to kiss…do you mean a city or body part?

16. If you could collaborate with any musician – dead or alive – who it would it be and why?

Michael Jackson because he is one of the greatest artists of all time.

17. What’s next for Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano?

New releases on Spinnin and Size!

18. What are your three simple luxuries?

Family, hot baths and friends.

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November 21, 2012October 17, 2013

The EC Twins Are Hung to the Left! THE Interview

The magic of EDM – Electronic Dance Music – is that it brings culture together. Every race, religion, sex, sexuality and social standing comes into a fist pumping, body shaking movement that welcomes the beats into their soul and projects out displaying their love for music. This is exactly what brought the EC twins into the industry of creating beats; music beats that will continue to help grow this musical movement and propel future generations of electronic music lovers. The journey of these two hasn’t been easy, even quite difficult at times, but their passion for music has allowed them to change, shape and share the magic of EDM.

1. Who are the EC Twins?

DJs, producers, house music messiahs.

2. What was it like to transition from growing up in Manchester UK to life in LA?

Well in Manchester we lived in a shitty city in an even shittier neighborhood in the shittiest house. We didn’t have a pot to piss in or a window to throw it out of. Our life in L.A is now the opposite of that. Obviously it didn’t just happen overnight, we had to work our asses off we have paid our dues. Being broke and homeless in L.A wasn’t too much fun, but at least when you sleep on the streets in L.A the sun is out. It’s a long story for another day…

3. How can we tell you two apart? Which one is Marc and which one is Allister?

Some strange placed moles and freckles help people tell us apart. Knowing our luck some of these things are skin cancer.

4. Any sibling rivalry?

Not really

5. Tell us something about each of you we wouldn’t know by looking at you?

We are both hung to the left…

6. What brought you guys to the music industry and especially the dance music industry?

Music was always in our life, even if we didn’t have money for food as children our dad always had music and when he worked night shift he left us with our cousin to babysit who was a legitimate punk rocker. So those influences dictated a constant soundtrack in our lives. Plus the only tv station that we had was MTV, as it was free back in the day so we really didn’t know much else. The first time we went to a house music club the sense of freedom and fun was mind-blowing, every race, religion, sexuality and socio-economic class was represented on the dance floor. Its’ effect were irreversible for us. We knew we wanted to be involved in any way possible.

7. The dance music industry in LA is its’ own monster. Do you guys think it stands out from any other city and musical communities?

Ironically when we decided to move to L.A, it really did have the smallest house and dance music scene we had ever witnessed in any big city. We made a conscious decision to put every ounce of our energy into changing that situation. Now it has become some kind of hub for producers and DJ’s from all over the world and without a doubt we feel responsible for some of that change and we are so relieved. The media controls so much of today’s pop culture and it’s all based here in LA so we decided it’s perfect place to spread the message of dance music. We were right.

8. You guys produce constantly. Any new projects you can talk about?

We are excited about our new remix for Bass Kleph called “Make Me Forget“. It’s an amazing track. We have so much coming out soon it’s unreal. As for an original track? A collaboration with our friend Andy D’Arrigo called “Rock n Roll Music“, which in our opinion is one of the most bad ass tracks we have produced and that’s coming out towards the end of the year.

9. Does each of you have an all-time favorite song you always work into your sets?

It changes. We nurture our tracks, we love them like family. It would be hard to think of particular tracks but Robin S has the classic track, “Show Me Love” and it’s been ubiquitous to our careers I guess.

10. When performing, what are your favorite moments and why?

Every second on stage we live in fear that the crowd is suddenly going to hate what we do and leave the club in some kind of mass exodus, so the greatest moments happen when every hand is in the air or when you have ended your set and the crowd is still there chanting for more. The relief steadies our nerves (until the next time).

11. Who are your favorite major artists you’ve mixed?

Stand out for us would be LMFAO. Redfoo and the Party Rock Crew have been friends of ours for years and seeing them blow up has been awesome. So our remix of “Champagne Showers” was fun to do and has special feelings around it for our friends. Our remix of Adele’s “Someone Like You” got us a lot of attention and air play on the radio, other than that our remix of Dirty Vegas’ “Doves” has become a cult underground classic. If we don’t play it in a set we get emails from fans complaining.

12. Outside of dance music, who are your top 3 favorite musical artists you respect and why?

That question is too tough. We can only respect people who we know something about personally. We aren’t unconditional fans of anyone. We enjoy music not musicians, if you can understand what we mean there. But we always loved Luther Vandross’s voice and also many of his contemporaries. We just love old school soul. Guys like Vince Clarke, who was a member of Depeche Mode, Yazzoo (Yaz in America), Erasure and also enduring artists like Sade would be amongst our favorites.

13. What inspired your latest single “Like You’ve Never Seen”?

We just went into the studio and laid down a high energy track that we love and would fit into our sets. Then we sent CeCe Peniston an instrumental version and she delivered a great vocal. The validation from artists such as Tiesto, Chuckie and Sander Van Doorn supporting the record is refreshing to us.

14. If you could master another genre of music, which one would it be and why?

Most likely soul music. Traditional R/B, not this auto tuned piss poor bubblegum shit that R/B is today. We are VERY passionate about Soul music and rare groove. The market isn’t really there though and we can’t sing a fucking note so we don’t see it happening anytime soon. It’s best for everyone if we just stick to electronic music.

15. How do you define sexy?

We Google it.. Heres a link.. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/sexy

16. What do you think is the sexiest city, club, hotel, song, place to kiss?

Edinburgh is an undiscovered romantic city and Florence is also nice. But to be honest, we don’t know much about being sexy. We just know music. To almost quote our friends LMFAO “WE AREN’T SEXY AND WE KNOW IT”.

17. Aside from producing music and shows, what do you guys do for fun?

We ride bicycles. Yes that’s correct; we wear spandex and ride bicycles. We have done it since we were kids. Now try and get the image of us in spandex out of your mind, it’s kinda gross.

18. When are you guys hitting the Midwest?! We want to come see you!

As soon as possible. We want to come and see you too.

19. What’s next for the EC Twins?

As usual, more of the same. Just a bigger version.

20. What are your three simple luxuries?

Being born into poverty means it doesn’t take much to make us feel indulgent but our 3 luxuries would be Food, Food and more Food!

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November 16, 2012June 5, 2013

DJ Dainjazone! LMFAO’s Resident DJ: THE Interview!

Every now and then we find an artist, of any kind, that shakes the industry they’re in and reshapes the stereotypes and logistics recreating the rules and boundaries. DJ Dainjazone has done just that. After touring the world with LMFAO as their party rock dj, Dainjazone has learned and been able to craft a sound that is a mix of old school pop/hiphop into the overwhelming sounds of electric music; creating with it a new generation of sound and soul…which has absolutely blown our minds! Ladies and Gentlemen…we give you DJ Dainjazone…the leader of the new school!

1. Define your DJ’ing style using only 6 words.

Creative. Entertaining. Artistic. Unexpected. Reverie. Story.

2. How did your passion for being a DJ begin?

The power to control music and the battle DJs ignited my passion. My initial interest was to be a battle DJ and do a few parties here and there. Something about turntablism struck a flame of desire to make the art form my own.

3. How did you come up with your stage name?

In the midst of becoming a battle DJ I was an avid listener of the rapper Big L. He has a song called “Danger Zone”. The verses and chorus made the name come to life. It was organic. Something hit me. I wanted a name that would sound intimidating in a battle. If a competitor said, “I have to battle Dainjazone next?” then maybe mentally he would be distracted and intimidated by the mere thought of the name and what it represents.

4. Tell us a bit about your DJ’ing skills. How are you different from everyone else?

My focused mind set isn’t comparing myself to other. Surely words and opinions can twist into a comparing scenario. My focus is delivering a sound that feels right. Our uniqueness defines us and for the critics it will help separate us from the norm. I don’t think its my skills that make me unique but rather my ideas. I take chances. I tell a story throughout the course of a night. An emotional roller coaster if you will.

5. What is something we wouldn’t know by looking at you?

I’ve read 50 Shades of Grey.

6. Tell us about your experience touring with LMFAO.

The experience is like no other. Touring is no joke. It’s a mental challenge that break you down if handled carelessly. I ended the tour mentally comfortable and at peace with my inner being. Building confidence was an exceptional learning experience. You have to express confidence and love for what you do. It relays and rubs off on the crowd. They will be inspired to have fun.

7. How were you introduced to LMFAO?

I went to high school with their manager’s, Ian Fletcher, baby-mama. Between her vouching for me and my DJ friend, Mikiwar, introducing me to him I was more or less introduced to LMFAO.

8. They have an incredibly unique sense of style and music. What have you learn from touring with them?

Responsibility, showmanship, delivery and music theory seem to pop in my head first. Partying with them, having a good time and dressing the part is easy.

9. What has been your favorite thing about touring internationally?

The learning opportunities. The knowledge I’ve acquired regarding knowledge of self, the tour lifestyle, music, controlling emotions, mental health and survival in four months has been intense, gratifying and rewarding.

10. What are 3 things you always have with you while traveling?

Laptop, clean underwear and Cazal glasses.

11. Who are your top 5 favorite musicians and why?

Tough question. In no particular order…

1. The Weeknd. His music is like no other. It may very well be timeless. The modern day Sade.

2. Michael Jackson. The best to do it. His music was consistent and for the most part a step ahead of its time.

3. Travis Barker. Watching him live is a joy. His passion and skill level is inspiring.

4. DJ Premier. His sound is unique and has inspired hip hop producers for over 2 decades. His work can put you in an inspiring hip hop trance.

5. Prince. He’s Prince.

12. If you could work with any musician, dead or alive, who would your top 3 be and why?

As a DJ I can only do so much for the musicians of the past so my focus would be geared to the hip hop generation.

1. Kanye West. I’m a fan of art and his ability combine art in general with art in music can’t be explained.

2. Chris Brown. He’s an incredible performer with hits. He’s successfully entertaining both markets of hip hop and house and those fields are what I enjoy mixing.

3. The Weeknd. I thoroughly enjoy his music and would love to be a part of his movement.

13. If you had to master another genre of music, which one would it be and why?

Funk. The music was live and it felt like there wasn’t a terrible track produced since labels and pressings were hard to come by. seemed like a fun era of music and the soul was alive and kicking.

14. How do you define sexy?

Confidence.

15. What do you think is the sexiest city? Club? Hotel? Club? Place to kiss?

Cannes, France is my personal favorite but the whole French Riviera is gorgeous. Liv in Miami is all around great. We stayed in so many sexy hotels in Europe. Hard to call it. The French Riviera seems fitting for the best place to kiss.

16. Tell us about New School Music and what inspired this concept?

Music forever changes. So do people, fashion, slang, etc. Moral, ethics and integrity doesn’t when it comes to quality business. As the new wave of talented DJs evolve, they need guidance. We need guidance. We don’t want the ego to steer us off course. Its easy to be arrogant these days since that’s what sells and where the focus is for marketing strategies. My success has proven that being yourself and owning integrity can lead to infinite possibilities.

17. What piece of advice would you give a DJ starting out his/her career?

Study every DJ including him or herself. Know who he or she is. Live right. Respect yourself and others. Speak well of others. Exercise mental toughness. Be ready for anything. What you do today sets up tomorrow.

18. What should we expect from your upcoming solo tour?

A unique delivery; Party Rock energy; amazing clubs; and a story for the dance floor.

19. What’s next for DJ Dainjazone?

I will ride out the remainder of the year as LMFAO’s tour DJ. In the midst of that ill be working w/ a talent agency that will get me involved in modeling and commercial opportunities.

20. What are your three simple luxuries?

Comfortable bed, power outlets and a shower.

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October 24, 2012June 5, 2013

Bassjackers…THE Interview: Room Service, Car and Vodka!

The center identity of EDM(electronic dance music), its nucleus, is the bass. The deeper the bass, the sweeter the tunes. And it’s this deeply rooted nuclear bass, surrounded by an intense range of high and low notes, that push an electrifying chill down every moving body that hears it. A concept of music so many don’t get but yet so many so love has been pushed to greater limits by the incredible duo Bassjackers, a childhood friendship fueled by the love of music and its power of people. Bouncing all over the world displaying their passion for EDM these true rock and rollers have shown that music is more than just love, sex and drugs… it’s also a little bit of side boob, hotel room services and incredibly deep bass.

1. Introduce to Bassjackers. Who are you guys outside of the music?

Marlon (DJ) and Ralph (Producer). Marlon is more a cat person, whereas Ralph is more of a dog person. Marlon is more a night creature, Ralph tends to enjoy the mornings. But when there are waves, we both surf.

2. How did you two meet?

In high school; playing football in the courtyard.

3. Marlon, how did you guys come up with the name Bassjackers?

We were just describing our sound at the time…it jacked…and it had loooots of bass!

4. Marlon, how were you introduced to house music?

We used to have these very popular compilations in Holland, ‘Turn up the bass’ & ‘House Party’.

5. Ralph, when did you start producing music?

A while back, around 2006. I downloaded Fruity! Rest is history

6. Ralph, before producing house music, what kind of music were you producing?

Really everything! From drum & bass to lounge. Marlon got me hooked to the house virus.

7. Guys – if you had to master a different genre of music, which one would it be and why?

Rock!! Ralph on the guitar and Marlon on the drums. We love the energy in it.

8. How does it feel that your music has been picked up and mixed by some great international DJs

The greatest compliment you can get. Those guys know about music you know, so if they play yours…that’s cool!

9. Who has been your favorite DJ to work with?

Pff, that’s a hard one. Playing alongside Tiesto, Ferry Corsten and Sidney Samson was awesome this summer. And recently we had lots of fun with Showtek and Dyro in the studio.

10. Outside of house music, which musician inspires each of you and why?

We get inspiration out of everything really. We do like to listen to Phoenix a lot, they’re great!

11. If you could work with any musician, dead or alive and in any music genre, who would it be and why?

Again hard to answer. Can’t pick one really but Michael Jackson seems to be an interesting guy

12. You’ve been touring a lot the last couple of years, what has been your favorite thing about touring and why?

Meeting new people. It’s interesting to meet people from other places.

13. You guys are part of the Life In Color (Formerly Dayglow) Tour. How has your experience been so far?

The Life in Color shows are unbelievable. The energy is super high. You can go as hard as you want and that’s what we are about! Also amazing production and super fun to see how crazy the paint makes the party people go.

14. Describe the Life in Color concert experience for those that don’t know what it is.

High energy house music! Amazing visuals and dancers! you get blasted with fluorizing paint and then you go all in!!!

15. How is your set different from the other DJ’s in the tour?

We differentiate by playing loads of own music bootlegs and mashups. We also like to throw in some different styles like dubstep moombahton trap drum & bass or whatever once in a while. No set is the same, it all depends on the crowd & the vibe of the night!

16. How do you define sexy?

Sideboob and underass

17. What do you think is the sexiest city, hotel, club, artist to mix, place to kiss?

City: San Diego, great weather, vibe and sexy people.

Hotel: Redbury Hollywood, Red walls, vintage-inspired design. translucent window to the shower and the table has some kind of stripper pole

Club: Voyeur San Diego, Great sound huge LED wall with hot dancers in the wall.. crazy crowd.. that’s SEXY!!

Artist to mix: Nadia Ali has a very sexy voice

Place to kiss: any place where you can take the kiss to another level

18. What are three things you don’t leave your house without?

Credit card, ID, keys

19. What’s next for Bassjackers, Marlon Flohr and Ralph van Hilst?

Lots of new music, new tour, seeing and experience new things, work hard and have a lot of fun doing so.

20. What are your three simple luxuries?

Room service, Car and Vodka

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October 22, 2012June 5, 2013

RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars: The Cast Interviews!

We are die hard RuPaul’s Drag Race Fans! It has been a complete honor to have been able to interview the cast members from every season thus far, and to have done several individual interviews with some of our favorites! Once again, we were able to interview several of the cast and get an inside scoop into the minds of the girls…this time, all of them All-Stars! Good luck girls!

Chad Michaels

1. What three attributes qualify you to be an “all-star”?

I’m the only Bitch in the cut over-qualified for the title of “All Star” LOL! I’m a seasoned professional in the prime of my career with the talent, experience and temperament to be the “Queen of All Queens”! Mother Dust rules Her Kingdom Fiercely and Fairly!!

2. What will we see from you that we didn’t see in your previous season?

I think viewers will see me be a little more reckless and cavalier in “All Stars.” I went into the competition feeling confident and ready to show off some of the different facets of my craft. I’m hoping my fans like what I bring to the runway!! It’s going to be SICKENING!!

3. Who is your biggest competition and why?

I think my biggest competition in “All Stars” is going to be Raven. I’ve known Raven since before she did drag and I have watched her blossom into a fierce queen. Raven holds a top 3 spot in her season and I took a top 3 spot in RPDR4! We are both competitors who almost made it and I can promise we are both out to take the crown and title of “Queen of all Queens” on RPDR All Stars!!

Nina Flowers

1. What three attributes qualify you to be an “all-star”?

My personality, my looks and my ambition.

2. What will we see from you that we didn’t see in your previous season?

I had a good long race in season 1, so you guys have seen what I’m about. I guess the fact that I’ve already experienced the pressures of reality TV gives me a better understanding on how to play the game. With that said, I bring much more confidence to the competition.

3. Who is your biggest competition and why?

At this point it’s anybody’s game. All the entertainers are amazing and really polished, but based on my personal opinion, I would say Raven.
I love her looks, her persona and her attitude. She is one fierce bitch.

Alexis Mateo

1. What three attributes qualify you to be an “all-star”?

Personality, talent and passion! I’m a real Drag queen – you always remember me at the end of the day!

2. What will we see from you that we didn’t see in your previous season?

I have worked on my look and my body, and I think I’m in the best moment of my life – I’m ready to have fun and be sickening.

3. Who is your biggest competition and why?

My biggest competition is ME – I had to prove myself that I’m a great drag queen. Now I have to prove myself that I’m a superstar!

JuJuBee

1. What three attributes qualify you to be an “all-star”?

I believe that I have the fighting power, heart and dedication to be inducted into the drag hall of fame. I belong there!

2. What will we see from you that we didn’t see in your previous season?

Tears? Hahahahahahahahaha. Watch and you’ll find out!

3. Who is your biggest competition and why?

Raven. That bitch is sickening! Flawless to the Gods and I can’t even start with those lips, girr. She has it, but I want the title so I will be fighting!

Raven:

1. What three attributes qualify you to be an “all-star”?

Well, I believe I have many attributes that qualify me to be an All Star. I will say to sum it up, I do possess the 4 that Ru and the judges are looking for: Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve and Talent. It doesn’t just come down to being a beautiful and fierce queen…there is a lot more to it. There is a lot that make up who I am, as a person…not just my drag.

2. What will we see from you that we didn’t see in your previous season?

For starters…I have hair now. I also lost about 25 lbs since the last time I was there. But, I do show a bit more vulnerability this time around.

3. Who is your biggest competition and why?

OH GEEZ…I would have to say Nina. She is one hell of a queen!!!

Thanks Girls!

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September 14, 2012June 5, 2013

Sharon Needles Has Balls! THE Interview!

Sharon Needles might possibly be our favorite drag queen of all time. Why? Maybe it’s because she drinks PBR straight out of the tall boy can. Maybe it’s because she’s cocky and humble in the same breath. But most likely it’s because we’re so drawn into this character we’ve never seen before, because Sharon Needles is definitely that…a character. Although she’s the high priestess of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4, winning the capital crown of America’s Next Drag Queen Superstar, she is more like Carrie winning the prize of homecoming queen. And in the same fashion as the movie, when warned, “they’re all gonna laugh at you“, look who’s laughing now folks…

1. What 6 words would you use to describe yourself?

Overrated, overpaid, artistic, nervous, drunk, humble.

2. You¹ve spoken in past interviews about getting started in drag at the age of 15. Tell us about the very first show you ever did?

It can easily be Googled. No one ever asks about the second show. Or third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, or ninth.

3. Why is there beauty in flaw?

American beauty is based on lies. Though I live in a fantasy world I tend to be attracted to the truth. The second things make me uncomfortable I want them. Anytime I see lipstick on women’s teeth, within 30 seconds I wish it were mine.

4. Tell us about your relationship with Alaska. What real or fictional couple are you most like?

Lucy and Ricky’s hot tempers and innocent mishaps.

5. We love your art because it laughs and resists in a time where pop culture has taken a main stage. What do people not understand about you that you¹re trying to communicate?

I purposely take imagery, language and fashion as a way to make an audience feel uncomfortable. The same way they connect with me, I take their dark issues and force them into spotlights. I’m like a tiger in a zoo, no real harm can be done, but you enjoy the entertainment of fear.

6. You¹ve said anti-bullying is your platform. Tell us about your experiences being bullied growing up (and feel free to call anyone out).

I don¹t give notoriety, press, or fame to those who made my life a living hell. I¹m the fucking star, let¹s talk about me.

7. What advice would you give a teenager who is being bullied?

There is no advice you can give to someone who is becoming an adult. It¹s a dog eat dog world, survival of the fittest, let the bullshit make you stronger, I¹m not designed to be a role model, I just wanted to be a model.

8. Who are your 5 all-time favorite drag queens?

Divine, RuPaul, Leigh Bowery, Jayne County, Pee-wee Herman

9. If you could only listen to 3 CD¹s for the rest of your life and they couldn¹t be mixed, what would they be?

Gary Glitter: Glitter, The Move: Shazam, Britney Spears: FemmeFatale

10. Tell us 3 things we wouldn¹t know by looking at you?

I’m a vegetarian. I have a huge ego with low esteem. I’m an alcoholic.

11. What does your family think about Sharon Needles?

My parents always wanted the best for me. They are open-minded people, but they were just worried about my longevity in this volatile career of show business. My mother, who was my biggest enemy, is now my number one fan.

12. What does Sharon Needles have that Aaron doesn¹t?

Balls.

13. Do you think RuPaul¹s Drag Race is a fair representation of drag?

RuPaul’s Drag Race admits the viewer a backstage pass to the humanity, humility and absurdity of drag. Drag queens are usually perceived as celebrity clowns, and RuPaul¹s Drag Race is the only program allowing fans to see that we’re not only beautiful creatures of the night, but we have beating hearts as well.

14. People have said that you are a Satanist and a racist. How would you respond to those allegations?

As a self-educated socially conscious artist, I use shock imagery and language to reflect the true demons of our society. I take the darkest issues and put them into the brightest spotlights. I don’t believe in God, and I don’t believe in Satan, I believe in myself and I believe in you. When I say Hail Satan, it’s my juxtaposition to the valley girl saying Oh My God! I’m no fucking valley girl. And thank you for your investigative reporting.

15. You have commented on an appreciation for Andy Warhol and that generation of The Factory. How do you integrate that era into your art?

Andy Warhol always said everybody would be world famous for 15 minutes, well I got 15 episodes. Andy Warhol reminds me that fame is art, and art is dead, and so am I. Let¹s all die.

16. You¹ve said that your act is about bringing dark issues into the spotlight. What are some dark issues you¹d like to bring into the light?

In the words of Andy Warhol, no comment. My art speaks for itself, I don¹t answer for it in interviews.

17. You seem completely educated and appreciative of a cultural artistic underbelly. To you who are some of the main contributors of this movement?

John Waters, Amanda Lepore, Jayne County, GG Allin, Robert Mapplethorpe, Terry Richardson, RuPaul, Elvira.

18. Who are your 3 favorite fashion designers?

Goodwill, Salvation Army, and Alexander McQueen

3 Favorite movies?

Return of the Living Dead, Death Becomes Her, and The Wonderful and Wild Whites of West Virginia.

3 Favorite television shows?

Married With Children, Roseanne, The Golden Girls

3 Favorite books?

Sarah by J.T. LeRoy, A Confederacy of Dunces, The Dirt (True Story of Motley Crue)

Favorite drink?

PBR

Favorite beer?

PBR

Favorite place to have sex?

My bed at home, you freak.

Favorite place to trick or treat?

Shut up, this question is RuTarded.

19. What do the ghosts whisper to you?

I don¹t believe in ghosts, but my conscious whispers a lot to me, which is nobody¹s business, and if you heard it you¹d be reaching for the gun.

20. What are your three simple luxuries?

Alcohol, sleep, and cat.

Be Yourself. Be Fearless. Be Your Own Unexpected Luxury!

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September 13, 2012June 5, 2013

Phi Phi O’Hara is Phucking Phierce! THE Interview!

We just kind of fell in love with her right away. She was such a nasty, snippy bitch that we found ourselves digging beneath the surface, trying to to find the compassionate soul beneath the layers of makeup and wigs which revealed the genuine Phi Phi O’Hara on RuPaul’s Drag Race. And it was definitely there. We saw it in her defensiveness. We saw it in her absolute determination and drive. We saw it when she spoke about her distant relationship with her father. But most importantly, we saw it in her talent. Phi Phi O’Hara has that natural talent for propelling the spotlight onto herself. In a way, she, like many of her fellow contestants on RuPaul’s Drag Race, became underdogs, each representing a different type of person. And that’s probably what we liked most about her…the fact that beneath the glitter and glam making her the Mean Girl of RuPaul’s Drag Race, she really exudes an incredible amount of confidence. To us..that is totally, phucking sexy! Did we mention he’s super hot out of drag…yeah!

1. Define yourself using five words.

Independent, Beautiful, Determined….hmmm….Snaggle and BITCH!

2. When and where was Phi Phi O¹Hara, the entertainer, born?

I am originally from San Antonio, Texas where I went by the name of Phoenix O’hara. I decided I needed a bigger city and moved to Chicago where I met Dida Ritz. She would call me Phi Phi for short and it just stuck!

3. Do you think you should have won RuPaul¹s Drag Race?

Of course!!!!! Haha! But I think Sharon is something the show has never seen nor has it touched an audience with her demographics, so it was smart to elect her as the winner. Am I mad I lost? Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeck No! Besides, in many reality TV shows and competitions, the runner up and others are typically more famous. Hahahaha and become WAY more successful!

4. Looking back, would you have done anything different on the show?

Not at all. I tell people to never hide who they are. On the show I was pegged as the alpha omega bitch, which I am TOTALLY nothing like. However, I am a hungry, determined bitch who wanted to win and there should be no shame in that!

5. What do you think makes you one of the best drag entertainers?

I don’t think I am one of the best. I think I am a very good one but I have met some amazing entertainers in my life that just haven’t had their time in the spotlight yet. I think what makes a great entertainer is being able to put on a show and make it look of quality. I think a lot of girls just throw on a cheap little dress and prance around on stage. I feel when someone puts time and energy into a performance then the audience will be captivated, happy, and most of all entertained.

6. Who are your 3 all-time favorite female impersonators?

All time 3?……I love Chevelle Brooks, Asia O’hara and RuPaul!!!!! (Couldn’t Forget that haha!)

7. Who are three women who inspire your art?

My mom, my sister and now my beautiful new niece, Cecilia. My mom and sister because they are both strong individuals who go after what they want in life. My niece inspires me to be an entertainer and an uncle she can say when show grows up..”Wow My uncle is amazing!”

8. What did your family think about your being on the show?

My mom and sister FLIPPED; probably more than I did haha. They love that I went on TV and shared my story and really went after what I wanted. I still haven’t talked to my dad and because I was on the show his parents(my grandparents) will no longer talk to me.

9. What has life been like since the show aired?

I knew being on a TV show I would have a slight taste of fame, but the word slight isn’t at all close enough. I walk anywhere and everywhere and there are fans! I travel so much now and get to see so many places. I get to produce music with some of the best producers and I got to move to my dream city of New York City! I tell myself every day that I deserve this but to this day (almost a year after the show) it hasn’t fully kicked in that I am a reality TV star….PS., I get free things wherever I go, whether it be shopping, food, hotels…..YAY!!!!!!! Hahahaha

10. What would be a theme song for your life?

I have been touring with Nicki Minaj’s “Marilyn Monroe” song which really spoke to me with her lyrics. It basically says I am not perfect, I never will be, but take me or leave me, this is who I am!

11. If you could only listen to 3 CD¹s for the rest of your life, what would they be?

CD’s?!?! I don’t own any CDs now…….I would bring an iPOD duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! lol – but if I HAD to chose and don’t laugh…..but Mariah Carey – #1s, Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday Reloaded, and probably Rascall Flatts – Melt.

12. How do you define sexy?

A Naked Latin Man!!!! Also known as my boyfriend Mikhael! Yum!

13. What is the sexiest city? Club? Hotel? Drag queen? Male celebrity? Female celebrity? Place to have sex?

lol weird…..um….city, Miami for sure!!!!, Club & Hotel…..whichever one I am in!, Drag Queen…PHI PHI O’HARA, Male Celebrity – Christiano Renaldo! YUMM….Female Celebrity -Megan Fox….Place to have Sex….well I am sure Sharon already said cemetery, so I will say in Church! Oh god….Oh God!

14. Tell us about your boyfriend and what makes him the one.

Because he is great in bed! Haha! He is amazing he really respects what I do. He supports me and really pushes me to become the best at anything I do! I am so happy I met him and get to spend my time with such a breathtaking individual!

15. What are 3 things about you we wouldn¹t know by looking at you?

I am CHEAP. I hate to spend money and I often get into disputes with my friends about why $3.00 is too expensive when I can find it for $1.75 elsewhere. Haha…..I do a lot of crazy voices when I am bored. I just make up these weird characters and won’t stop. I hate seafood and salad……blegh!

16. What are three things Phi Phi O¹Hara always has on her when she travels?

1) Merchandise – So buy it!!!!!!!!! lol 2) Picture of my boyfriend 3) of course my phone.

17. Based on your experience, how real is reality television?

HA……..as real as Chad Michael’s face. Just joking!

18. Who do you think will be the final three on RuPaul¹s All Star Drag Race and who do you think will or should win?

I would say, JuJuBee, Raven and maybe Chad because she is SUCH a professional. I would like to see JuJu or Raven take it. I was a huge fan of them before the show and now they are really close sisters and genuinely nice, helpful and caring people!

19. What would you like to have accomplished in five years?

It is weird that so many people have asked me this because I have seriously accomplished all my goals and dreams. I guess the only thing left would be to finally put out my music!!! It has taken forever because I am always on tour and I never have time to get into the studio or make my music video….BUT IT IS COMING!!!!

20. What are your three simple luxuries?

Traveling, car service…haha…and I love great food!

Be Yourself. Be Fearless. Be Your Own Unexpected Luxury!

Check back with us tomorrow for our interview with Sharon Needles, the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4. Also check out all of our related interviews like Ongina, Tyra Sanchez, Shangela, the cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Erica Andrews, Jackie Beat, Maria Roman and Cassandra Cass from the film Trantasia and Johnnyboy and Gregory Gorgeous from YouTube in our Interview Section! And follow us all season for RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars for reviews, behind the scenes secrets and interviews from the cast! It all starts on Monday, October 22nd at 9pm!

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