Natalise

Interview with Natalise:
conducted by
 JiZO Jewles


 

PA: Bonjour Natalise. How is it going with you?  What have you been up to lately?   

Natalise: Things are good, just been really busy! I've been writing a whole bunch for my third album and also possibly for other artists. I'm also in the process of putting together a fall club and college tour, so I'm excited about that!

 

PA: Who were your main musical influences growing up as a child and/or teenager? What about today? 

Natalise:  Growing up, I loved Brian McKnight, Janet Jackson, and Madonna. In the house, my parents always played the Beatles and the BeeGees...oh, and ABBA! So I'm sure those groups influenced some of my music and general music taste as well. These days, I am inspired and influenced by anything I hear that I like -- I love so many different things: Coldplay, Missy Elliot, NERD, Christina Aguilera, Jason Mraz, John Mayer, etc. But I guess when it comes down to it, I just like what's good!   

 

PA: When did you find out that you wanted to make music your career?

Natalise:  I've always wanted to make a career out of music - I just never thought I could. I grew up in a family that was very musical, yet nobody really pursued a career in it, so even though I had played piano since I was three I never really thought twice about it. But I think in high school I got bit by the music biz bug!

 

PA: How do you go about writing a song? How do you get inspired? 

Natalise:  I'm inspired by my personal experiences. You know it's crazy because I know of songwriters who just sit down and write songs about whatever. They'll come up with a topic randomly and just try to write something. For me, it's not like that. When a song comes, it just comes...and it's usually fueled by something that JUST happened. Songwriting is my way of venting or saying something that I haven't said in real life. 

 

PA: You are a graduate of Stanford university (one of most prestigious school in America) and you were an A student, do you ever think about quitting the world of music and going back to a regular 9 to 5 job?

Natalise:  No, I would never do a 9 to 5 job. It's just not for me. In college I had this internship where I sat in front of a computer all day. The people were really cool, but even then, I just couldn't stand it. I got restless and bored. I couldn't wait to go home to play piano or sing. I think my favorite part of those days was driving home in rush hour traffic because at least then I could sing!

PA: Dodge has decided to choose your track "Get me off" from your new album "I came to play" to be used for their national promotion campaign to reintroduce their all-new Dodge Charger. This must have been great exposure for your music. How did this happen?

Natalise:  That deal just sort of came out of nowhere. I wasn't there when it happened, but apparently some guy (who makes a lot of decisions) :) listened to the song and it really grew on him! The next day, I got a call!

PA: In your opinion, is America finally ready to accept a "Queen of Music" who happens to be of asian origin? 

Natalise: You know, I hope so. I think America has, over the years, seen an increasing number of people of different ethnicities that are culturally American, especially on networks like MTV and reality programming on FOX and ABC, etc. I think there is a wider acceptance that American does not equate to White. I would hope that America would not stay ignorant about the diversity of its country, championing people for the personal AND cultural richness they bring.

PA: What other artists would you like to collaborate the most with?

Natalise:   I would love to collaborate with the Neptunes, Brian McKnight, and Janet Jackson. I lived vacariously through Justin Timberlake when he made his first solo album!

PA:  Are you somewhat familiar with the european music scene? Would you be interested in giving concerts in countries like France or Italy? 

Natalise:  To be honest, I don't know enough about the European music scene. I only know that Coldplay is from England :) ....and Craig David and Robbie WIlliams...and Daniel Bedingfield? and Natasha Bedingfield? :) You know, it would be a DREAM come true to perform in France and Italy. I took Italian for two years in college and I am in love with the language. I have wanted to go to Italy and then take a train all across Europe. That would be amazing! To perform all across Europe -- that would be the cherry on top! I'd love it!

PA: You can play music, you can sing, you can dance and you are smart and beautiful? Is there anything that you don't know or can't do?

Natalise:   Lol. You're funny. :) Umm, I can't roll my "R's" for a long time. I can only do it in when I use it within a word, but I can't do it where it lasts for 10 seconds. :) Off-stage, I am a big klutz. I once ran into a fire hydrant while running. I had a bruise the size of a softball below my kneecap for like a month!

PA: Merci for your time and the best luck to you Natalise.

Natalise:  Thank you so much!!! I hope to have the pleasure of coming out to Europe soon - that would be awesome! Please tell your readers to check me out on iTunes, at www.Natalisemusic.com and at www.myspace.com/natalise.  

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