Artist Interview # 10: Mark Stel
1. What is your style like, how would you describe it? My style is a fuse of R n’ B, pop and a little bit of an African and ragea influence.
2. How long have you been making music?
I have been officially recording music since the age of 16.
3.What got you into music?
Starting off as a really good dancer and being influenced by singers like Michael Jackson, Ne-Yo, Chris Brown etc., attracted me to being an artist myself.
4. If you could perform with any artist alive now, who would it be and why?
If I could perform with any artist now, it would be Chris Brown. He is full of energy, very talented and really good at entertaining.
5. What inspires you?
I’m inspired generally by everyday life. The struggles people go through every day, and mostly inspired by success stories and how someone can literally come from nothing to something.
6.Where do you want to go with your music?
I want my music to be global, and having experienced both worlds, Africa and America, i want to keep both sides balanced and create a sound that is quiet unique but unites all continents on a global standard.
7.How do you feel about being nominated in your category?
Being nominated in my category and Salem State in general is big for me, because its my first ever nomination and reminds me that someone out there is listening and noticing. Salem State has embraced my music and supported me from day one. I’m very grateful.
2. How long have you been making music?
I have been officially recording music since the age of 16.
3.What got you into music?
Starting off as a really good dancer and being influenced by singers like Michael Jackson, Ne-Yo, Chris Brown etc., attracted me to being an artist myself.
4. If you could perform with any artist alive now, who would it be and why?
If I could perform with any artist now, it would be Chris Brown. He is full of energy, very talented and really good at entertaining.
5. What inspires you?
I’m inspired generally by everyday life. The struggles people go through every day, and mostly inspired by success stories and how someone can literally come from nothing to something.
6.Where do you want to go with your music?
I want my music to be global, and having experienced both worlds, Africa and America, i want to keep both sides balanced and create a sound that is quiet unique but unites all continents on a global standard.
7.How do you feel about being nominated in your category?
Being nominated in my category and Salem State in general is big for me, because its my first ever nomination and reminds me that someone out there is listening and noticing. Salem State has embraced my music and supported me from day one. I’m very grateful.
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