"The Beat!" has the very best artists speaking to us exclusively like; Eric Alán, Cristobal, Ryan Adames, Deirdre, Guy Scheiman, Richie Arci, Eddy Barrena, Darren Cinque, Jesse Johnson, Max Merseny, Breaux Gargano, Sean O’Reilly, Luca Savazzi, Alex Serra, and MORE!
Here is our 2nd part of the 3 installment series with the exclusive interview with Glimmer and the lead singer Van Hechter. The band “Glimmer” is
taking over the airwaves and everyone’s attention with their brand of
electro-pop along with their evolution along the way. They are a band that
takes a metamorphosis on both their sound and look which keeps them fresh and
amazing to watch. This band stands out in each track and music video. Glimmer’s
current album is: “Wouldn’t Change a Thing” that has created hits/hot music
videos: “Big Emotions” “Wouldn’t Change a Thing”& “Disco Predilection.”
Currently, the band
is getting ready to release an EP of remixes and also another highly
anticipated album with more originally written material. I was able to sit down
for “Let That Beat Hit You!”
with Van Hechter the lead singer of the band in Boston and speak about all
things “Glimmer.” Van is a total gentleman and a sharp dresser as we walked
around Boston and sat in the lobby of his hoteltalking about the band, up-coming projects and much more so enjoy!
Q.
Who are some of the artists that are part of your “dream list” that you would
love to collaborate with?
-The main inspiration;
my texts. Right now I mostly work with Baptiste Gissinger; I feel he is my
video soul mate. Shame he does not want to become a film maker...
When watching your music videos and seeing you live you do a metamorphosis where
you simply adapt and have many looks this is simply not seen with many
artists,
Q.
Van you are very successful with keeping your look and sound fresh and
evolving, where do you draw from your inspiration?
- I
would love to work with Adam Pallin (Little Jackie), I would love to work with
Dimitri From Paris, and lord lord lord I would just be on my knees if, say,
Giorgio Moroder wrote me an album...
Q. Tell us what is on board for you in
2012 for projects.
- Again;
I am really just being myself... If this business gives me a few years of
fruitfulness, you will see that some themes reappear periodically... I am a
complex person, and if I'm going to show you who I am, I have to submit you to
the different moods, even the different truths...
Q. Where do you draw upon for inspiration when
writing new material?
-
2012; new album, new videos, new fans I think. 2012; also, on the side, the conceptualizing
process of album 3...
Q.
What would you tell up and coming artists that are trying to get into the
industry?
- Most
of my texts are personal; I basically am the most honest when I put something
in a song. Lol; rest of the stuff I say part is bull!!!!!! All of what I'll
never say to your face gets expressed in a song; this is the inspiration behind
each track...
The band “Glimmer” is
taking over the airwaves and everyone’s attention with their brand of electro-pop
along with their evolution along the way. They are a band that takes a metamorphosis
on both their sound and look which keeps them fresh and amazing to watch. This
band stands out in each track and music video. Glimmer’s current album is: “Wouldn’t
Change a Thing” that has created hits/hot music videos: “Big Emotions” “Wouldn’t
Change a Thing”& “Disco Predilection.”
Currently, the band
is getting ready to release an EP of remixes and also another highly
anticipated album with more originally written material. I was able to sit down
for “Let That Beat Hit You!” with Van Hechter the lead singer of the band in Boston and speak about all
things “Glimmer.” Van is a total gentleman and a sharp dresser as we walked
around Boston and sat in the lobby of his hoteltalking about the band, up-coming projects and much more so enjoy the 2
installment interview!
Q. Tell us how the band came about
getting the name “Glimmer”?
A. - We wanted a "disco" name;
"Glitter", "Glitz", "Glam"... We wanted something
humorous, which reminded us of flashing lights and sequins... Then we wondered;
what would the looser version of "super flashy" be? Just a Glimmer. lol.
Sometimes I say it's because meeting my music partner was like a glimmer of
hope in a really really dark career, lol.
Q. Van, you and your band “Glimmer”
are a Montreal based group that is steadily gaining an international fan base,
what do you think makes your band stand-out and are getting exposure over many
others?
A. - What makes us distinct is our very
"out-of-the-box" personalities. Dr. Jerome (my musician) has to be
the most original, self-made man I've ever met. He has very strong, unusual
opinions about EVERYTHING. This translates in his music... I have always been
an outcast, even among the outcasts. I take nothing too seriously. I could
never be among the trendy rebels who are caught up in themselves... A part of
me always says (at parties, at fashion shows); "Really? Are we really such
hot shit?? ---- No we aren't, we are nothing, and none of this is
important"... This translates in my writing and in my voice.
Q. Tell us about how you came about
writing your up-coming sophomore album.
A. - This second album is our first real album, lol. It
reflects who we are, -- like we have come into ourselves... At first we didn't
know each other. And I trust with difficulty... Now I just feel comfortable
with Jerome, musically.
Q.
You have a new single coming out, tell us about it and the inspiration for it.
- "Love to Live", is much about how all humans
feel when they are burning the candle at both ends... Remember; when you were
22???
It's all about over doing everything and going for more... It's like
hyper-living at that age, or extreme-emotion... We shot a very simple video, in
the middle of Montreal for that track, more or less in all the spots where I
personally experienced some of my ultra-living lol.
Q. Your music as of this moment is
electro-pop and your voice is great for it, are there other styles you would
love to venture into?
- We want to explore different genres; all the genres that
we love will eventually be incorporated...
Q. Often male artists have made
statements; DJs are not really interested in playing male dance/pop artists,
only the divas, do you agree or disagree with this and why?
- If you are catchy enough; they will play you. --- And
hey; life is such a bitch for women in many regards, if we get to deal with
mild discrimination here; big deal!!!
Q.
As an openly gay artist, has this made it more difficult to shatter the wall
for success in the music business?
- As an openly gay man; things are harder, period. But I
wouldn't change a thing.
Q.
Do you have anyone in the music industry that is out, that you are impressed by
and think truly paved the way for you?
- Freddie Mercury... I wear a moustache sometimes,
literally in his honor. He scared the shit out of me as a child. But he was
just so blunt about who he was (in his gestures, in his look, in his songs), --
he didn't even need to make statements. He just WAS. I love that man.
Q.
What does it mean to you to be an openly out artist?
- It means I can never go back in the closet again, EVER!
Q.
You done terrific music videos for your last singles: “Wouldn’t Change a Thing”
“Disco Predilection” & “Big Emotions” tell us your inspirations for these
videos.
- "Wouldn't Change A Thing" was a collaboration with my
brother-in-law... I remember I wanted to start off clean and less goofy than I
normally am... I love what came out of that first idea...
But came "Disco Predilection", the sequel... That's where trouble
started lol; in this video, I am almost doing a parody of what I was doing in
the first clip...
From then on; I present a character that is less and less in control of him...
Just like arriving at a classy party which eventually degenerates hahahhaha.
Singer Cassie has a brand new single justreleased: "King of Hearts" which has been highly anticipated. "Electro Love" is the brand new album being released this year from Cassie with the current single being the first to be released. This single I would have to say is great match for this singer and melody! The feel and words are a great match for Cassie and a hot music video to match!
International DJ Leomeo hits the nail right square on yet again with the just released today's remix entitled: "About Love." DJ Leomeo always does terriffic work and this track coming out just in time for the lovers out there for Valentine's Day is perfection! The track features some of the best singers and ballads that we all know and love. What one has to know is buy the perfect meal at home, candles, dim the lights and have a bittle of wine and simply play this track in the background and the mood is set for romance!
DJ Leomeo is great with his fluidity in music making it sound like one endless song that simply transitions effortlessly to the next with the right mood and sound not lost and the beat still there. He is the rare breed of DJ's there are tons and of them globally but only a few selected that are truly the true deal that "Let The Beat Hit You!" will feature and support as in all artists that are truly gifted.
Take a listen to his work and you wil see why he has sold out events globally and his tracks are loved and gaining more fans day by day. Be on the lookout we will be conducting an interview with this highly sought after DJ very soon!
Recording artist DiSanto known for his eye catchy music videos and lyrically sizzling tracks comes out again with a one, two punch! This time DiSanto collaborates for the first time with DJ/Producer Guy Scheiman to remix a hit of his: "Get Away" from his recent EP "The Beginning."
The collaboration as soon as one hear's is a match made in heaven and is destined to be a hot track for the radio and clubs setting people up on the dance floors. The collaboration is going to work together on other projects which is great news for fans of both.
The week of Feb. 13th the remix is going to be released majorly to global dj's and radio stations! Get your copy today and enjoy your fix of DiSanto!!!!
Singer Tank just relased this month his brand new single entitled: "Next Breath" a moving ballad produced by (The) Composer and written by Kevin McCall. The song itself is a love letter to the lady in his life. This song is to be on Tank's up-coming album to be released this spring entitled "Savior." If the other songs are anything like the first single it will be full of hits and great R&B sounds.
Jon has a brand new single "Summer Is Over" which is a lovely duet collaboration with Sara Bareilles. Vocally they are a very nice blend and the song speaks as they are two lovers that enjoyed a wonderful summer together and now it is drawing to a close such as love that is warm and goes gray and cool moving into fall. A very lovey written song. "Let The Beat Hit You!" are big supporters of Jon & Sara and are thrilled to hear that this single is out now and Jon has a new record deal with "Razor & Tie Records Company" and is releasing his 1st album with them on May 22nd entitled: "Promising Promises." If you are like us you are thrilled about this new single and up-coming album that we will be reviewing!!
~Take a listen to the single below and get it on iTunes today!~
Some of the lovely lyrics to this track:
the distant innocence/we are leaving far behind/your last words will be burning in my mind/in the winter time/well summer is over/we were tangled in the morning sun/felt you getting colder/i knew that we would come undone/and it's back to my town, back to your life/gray skies are blowing a kiss/goodbye, goodbye/summer is over/we were tangled in the morning sun/felt you getting colder
and we knew that we would come undone/and it's back to my town, back to your life/gray skies are blowing a kiss goodbye to the lovers/'cause summer is over
The Puppini Sisters - Christmas With The Puppini Sisters!!!!
The Puppini Sisters have a lovely and perfect album out for this holiday season entitled: "Chrsitmas With The Puppini Sisters."This album is the ladies 3rd album and they stay true to their music stylings of neo-swing sounds which are a perfect way to wring in the holidays!!!
The musical group are in fact not sisters and do not have the last name Puppini but this plays into the 1940's acts such as "The Andrew Sisters" and others with a classic look and sound. These ladies have been known to take classic songs and make it their own with a Puppini twist! This Christmas album does the same, taking classic standards such as "Santa Baby" & "Mele Kalikimaka" and others and making you want to get up and swing the night away! These ladies sound will bring you back to a 40's but with a flare of jazz, and more! These ladies are a class act!!
Cristobal is "Hangin' on a String" Exclusive Interview!!
Cristobal is a hot recording artist who is from the Galápagos Islands and now resides in Miami, FL. This hot artist just released his first debut single "Hangin' on a String" with some great beats and lovely words. A successful model turned singer has just made his first track and is currently working on other projects to make himself on the map in the recording industry!
This is the first exclusive interview with Cristobal who spoke with "Let The Beat Hit Us!" about his aspirations, his passion for music, role models, and much more!
My Father exposed me to a lot of different music as a
child and it is something that I always wanted to do since an early age... I
have always loved music
What was your first gig?
As a back up singer in underground club called
Click!
What was your first milestone as a
musical artist?
Recording my fist song ("Hangin' on a String").
Your first major single is your
current: “Hangin’ on a String” (original ballad & remix), tell us how this
song came to life and what made you record this song in particular.
Sometimes when you are in love one tries to express it through a song such as "Hangin' on a String." I guess that is just a song that comes from my heart!
Does your current single have a
particular special message to you and what you want it to convey to the
listeners?
Its about being vulnerable when you are totally in love, hopelessly in
love!
Where do you see yourself in the
future in the music industry?
Keep doing music...for me doing music is not only
something I want, is a necessity
Tell us about yourself, perhaps a few
interesting facts about the recording artist Cristobal that many do not
know.
I am just a Happy
guy who lives his life to the fullest... there is so many things i want to do
... not sure if one life will be enough.
Tell us more about your successful
modeling career.
Modeling is something I did in the past and enjoyed but not really focusing
on that anymore.
What is it like getting into the
music industry?
It is fascinating , being able to express
yourself to music is a wonderful gift but you need to be multifaceted as an
artist you have to be the whole package and a business man as well as the
secretary.
Who are some of the artists that are
part of your “dream list” that you would love to collaborate with?
Alicia keys,
Mariah Carey, Alejandro Sanz (Spanish Singer) Lenny Kravitz, Shakira …. the list
is long
Tell us about your current project
you are working on.
I am
about to record my first cover, and I want to record it in Spanish as
well
Where do you draw upon for
inspiration when working on new material?
Its all about connecting to my
feelings and expressing them honestly
What would you tell up and coming
artists that are trying to get into the industry?
Do it .. and do it now.
How do you choose your tracks to record?
They choose me, I feel drawn to them.
When people listen to music from Cristobal, what do
you want them to remember about your music?
The emotion that is poured into each lyric of every song.
How would you want someone to describe a Cristobal
performance when seeing you live to others?
I wanna make people laugh and cry
Who are some of your role models inside and out of the
music industry and why?
Alicia Keys, Mariah, Whitney, Tina Turner, Adele... I
am all about diva voices. Outside the music industry I admire Angelina Jolie
for all the good things she does around the world and because she is so damn
gorgeous. Angelina uses her career and beauty to help others who are in
need.
What are some of the lessons that you have learned
thus far in the music business?
To let my ego go in the studio and just sing my
ass off
Is there a dream venue for you to perform at,
why?
the Superbowl...do you need the
why? lol
What do you think of programs such as the hit forums
for artists: “American Idol” & “X Factor?”
They are great places to reveal raw vocal talent but
they don't shine light on musical artist.
Lastly, what is the phrase when someone describes
Cristobal as an artist?
Ryan Adames is a hit recording artist that is taking the international scene by storm with his hit track "Out Of My Mind" and his successful EP: "May Cause Blindless" released this year. Ryan's music was also featured in the hit motion picture: "Vampire Boys" in which he had a starring role. As a triple threat as a singer, actor and dancer this shines through with his high energy music video for "Out Of My Head" which he choreographed and set the entire vision for.
2011, is a banner year for Ryan with his music career in full swing, a brand new single: "BANG!" featuring the hot Chris Crocker being released December 13th, along with appearances and tour dates being one on December 11th at Krave Nightclub in Las Vegas! Be on the lookout for Ryan Adames in 2012 since from the sounds of it it will be a huge momentous year!
Here is our exclusive interview that we had with Ryan Adames speaking about his music inspritation, his new music video and much more - enjoy!
Tell us about meeting Chris Crocker who is
featured on your up-coming single: “Bang!” and how the partnership occurred.
- Well that’s a good question! Haha, I’ve
never actually met Chris, yet. It was a kind of crazy situation, I had this
really amazing song and I knew I wanted a strong individual to be featured on
it but I didn’t know who and I was on Twitter one day, seriously, and I saw him
and it just clicked for me. I admire how fearless he is, and he loved the song
and well, Bang here we are!
Tell us about how you came about writing
“Bang!” your up-coming single.
- It was a 2 year process to write the
song, mainly because I had to get a lot of things out, sound wise with my first
EP before I could even wrap my head around writing a dance track. In September
I started to listen to A LOT of current music and tried to figure out what I
liked about it all and the song started coming to me, and when I wrote the part
“UK to LA feel it boom in San Trope” I thought, this is horrible! But it really
worked in the end, it’s a fun song but it has meaning behind it for me.
How would you
describe your music?
- Ahh I always
find this question so difficult to answer. I believe my music is honest, edgy
and passionate and regardless of how well my music sells at one point or
another I had those feelings that I sing about in every song. I’m not a
manufactured artist and I think that’s what sets me apart.
You did a
terrific music video for your current single: “Out Of My Mind” tell us your
inspiration for the video
- Thank You! I knew right away that Out of
My Mind would be the single and since I’m a performer when I start writing a
song I envision how the video would look, the choreography, story and all of
that so it was pretty clear for me. I’ve always been a big horror movie fan and
I wanted to make a video that was kind of crazy in a way, I got to work with
Charlie Vaughn again who directed and he did an amazing job as always. It was
stressful filming since we were on a big time crunch but in the end it really
worked, I think we filmed the whole video in 6 hours. Its cool to still watch
something and be proud of it, my blood, sweat and tears are in that little
video!
What is in store
for us in your next video?
- That’s a loaded
question! I’m hammering out the last details of the video but its definitely
going to be a game changer for me. I’m a perfectionist and can be a little
crazy when it comes to things like this, but I have the best team possible
around me, I’m working with Joey Cooper on choreography who I did a show with
in 2006 as well as Boogiezone. So they’re bringing a lot to the table, without
giving too much away ill just say that its going to be a bad ass video!
What made you get
into the music industry?
- Purely passion
What was your first
gig?
- My first gig
was at Eleven Nightclub, I was beyond nervous. I had been recording my album
and it was the first time debuting my music and also the first time a lot of people
saw me as Ryan the artist.
What was your first milestone as a
musical artist?
- I think for me, what made me realize Hey you’re on the
right track was when I began to receive letters from people telling me how much
of an inspiration I was, and how my music helped them through tough times, that
really is a milestone to me. I didn’t set out to be an inspiration but hearing
things like that really makes me realize how lucky I am
You are an accomplished actor, dancer and recording artist,
where do you see yourself in the future in both industries?
-EVERYWHERE! Haha, I really love music and it goes hand in
hand for me with acting, so I definitely want to have a big movie under my
belt. I see myself experimenting a lot with music and my voice too so definitely
a few more albums and a world tour!
What is it like getting into the music industry?
-Its tough and I believe you have to be 100% passionate
about it or else you’ll be eaten alive. I’ve spent more money on making music
then the profit ive gotten but its worth it to me because I live, eat and
breathe music. Its not easy that’s for sure
Who are
some of the artists that are part of your “dream list” that you would love to collaborate
with?
I really
like Rihnnas new music, so that would be awesome and I envision doing a duet
with Lady GaGa at some point, but I think a big dream would be to collaborate
with Davey Havok from AFI, I would love to write a song with him!
Tell us about your current project you are working on.
- Well im getting ready to release
BANG on the 13th and am so excited to get that out for everyone to
hear and dance to. It’s a little nerve wrecking before a release because you
don’t know how everyone will respond to it. On top of that im planning the
music video which will, fingers crossed be shot in early January
Where
do you draw upon for inspiration when writing new material?
-All
of my inspiration comes from personal experiences. I made a vow to myself in
the beginning that I would never sing a song I didn’t experience, and I think
its great for my fans to know that I really write my music from personal things
that have happened to me currently or in the past. I’m not going to be one of
those artists that has a bunch of songs about going out to the club ya know? That’s just not me.
What would
you tell up and coming artists that are trying to get into the industry?
-I would first
ask, “Do you go to sleep dreaming about music, and wake up thinking about it?”
if the answer is yes I would say then go for it because I believe those really
are the people that can make it, and to stay true to yourself and stand up for
what you believe in. Its really easy to get walked all over in this industry so
you kind of have to be your own body guard.
What is one album and artist that you find
yourself listening to currently (old or new) and why – “a must listen to.”
- I listen to so much music but I would say
that Adele is amazing and I think she is the best artist out there right now.
She’s so soulful and inspiring, and honest which is what I look for when I
listen to other artists.
If you were to cover one song from any
artist’s library, what song would you choose that you could put a Ryan Adames
stamp on and why?
-I would like to say Michael Jackson “Dirty
Diana” because I absolutely love him and that song, but you just can’t because
his music is so perfect the way it is. I actually am planning on doing a cover
so I don’t want to give it away but it’s a throwback to the 80’s which will be
new for me because I haven’t recorded a song that wasn’t written by myself so
it will be a fun process I think because I’ll want to change some things around
to make it my own.
When people listen to music from Ryan
Adames, what do you want them to remember about your music?
- I want them to think, wow he wrote this,
he was experiencing this, and it sounds so different than whats out there. I
might not be the best guitar player, or singer but what I have is honesty and
passion. I’ve never gone into the studio and a producer gave me a track and
said here record this, I have co produced and written every single song I have
recorded, but I’m proud of that because a lot of artists now don’t have any
input on what they’re singing about.
How would you want someone to describe a
Ryan Adames concert when seeing you live to others?
-Electric! The best part of my job is being
able to put on a show, I feel most alive when I’m on stage and I think that
comes through when you see me perform. I want it to be like you are going to
see a circus show, its so crazy yet you can’t take your eyes off it and I
really want it to be inspiring because a little over a year ago I began
recording music so its amazing to see my journey which will show in my
performance.
Who are some of your role models inside and
out of the music industry and why?
-Well first I would say my Mama, who is
deaf, she inspired me to be myself and follow my dreams. She busted her ass
cleaning bathrooms, and whatever she could to make ends meat. She’ll kill me
for saying it but she’s 56 and looks better than most 40 year olds so I have
learned a lot from her. Michael Jackson has always been a big inspiration for
me too, I really believe no one could ever top him and his talent. I saw “This
is It” 3 times in the theatre and cried like a baby every single time. He left
a mark on the world that will never be forgotten
What are some of the lessons that you have
learned thus far in the music business?
-I think the biggest lesson has been to
trust my instinct. In the beginning of course you want to say things because
you feel a certain way but you don’t know how to tell someone you hate the way
that sounds or whatever, luckily my Mama didn’t raise me like that and I have
spoken my mind, maybe a little too much. I do think that when it comes to your
passion though you should never let anyone have authority over that. Every gut
feeling I’ve had has really been for the better and I don’t regret a single
decision.
Is there a dream venue for you to perform
at, why?
- I would typically say Staples Center, or
Madison Square Gardens, but I just want to see my name in lights! I do really
want to perform on Ellen, haha, one dream at a time!
