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LaSuria Kandi Allman interviews Producer Drew Flamethrower
After graduating as the valedictorian of Evan E. Worthing High School, he attended Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida. While in college, Flamethrower began experimenting with recording songs and composing music. The better Drew became, the more time he spent at his craft, learning the tools of the trade and perfecting his sound.
Flamethrower's goals are to make great music and not be categorized in any specific genre. He makes many different types of tracks with topics ranging from relationships, politics, good times and even the not so good ones.
Today, Drew lives in Houston, Texas and is a full-time producer and sound engineer.
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What city and state did you grow up in?
Houston, Texas
What was it like growing up in?
Definitely hot, nice, diverse
Tell me some things about yourself?
Chilled, laid back.
How long have you been in the music industry?
Since 2010.
What inspired you to become a Producer?
My love for music
Who were the first artist you collaborated with?
RA rapper name Nikkio.
Do you think the music has changed from then to now?
Every 3 to 5 years, mainstream music goes through phases.
How would you categorize your style?
All types.
What if any message do you try to relay to your audience.
Love that is the message.
What would you change about the music industry from an executive stand point?
Great question. I would make sure that the artists didn't focus on material things.
What do you think attributed to the change from consciousness of the early 80's to the gangster era of today?
When large businesses and corporations move into a territory and things change.
What are your thoughts about the way the artists are representing themselves?
I personally don't rock with it.
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Tell me what do you think about the way they are dressing the skirts and blouses?
Everyone is entitled to their own style, but quote me. No amount of money can make me dress like that.
What would you consider to be the big break that will get the artists foot in the door mainstream?
Build a good following on social media.
What are your goals for the future?
To work with as many artists that I can.
Do you have any shows/album/videos releases coming up?
In a few months
Are there any artists that you would like to collaborate with?
Pharrell, Timberland, Kanye, Erykah Badu, Sade
So your fans can follow you what social media sites are you on?
Are you involved in any social or political groups?
Not currently.
Are you involved in any community programs?
I do volunteer.
Are there any challenges that you have dealt with and you have overcame?
Definitely
Are you interested in Producing or starring in movies?
Definitely open to it
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Granmys, Traveling the world, help those that are unfortunate
What advice would you give to young men today who are suffering from injustices?
Study the law
What advice do you give to aspiring artists who are trying to get into the music industry?
Practice your craft everyday
What keeps you motivated, what drives you?
Music is therapeutic.
If you could change your profession what would it be?
Professional Tennis player
What are your thoughts about the legalization of Marijuana?
Excellent idea should have been done sooner
If you could speak to the youth of today about the importance of obtaining a good education what would you say?
If you know better you can do better.
Married? children?
No, no
Favorite food?
Something that grows from the earth.
What are your hobbies?
Tennis, exercise
Zodiac?
Zodiac?
I would like to thank you for this very powerful interview. I look forward to future interviews with you. Much Success in all of your endeavors. God bless you.
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