Interview with:ZIONANTONI [barrionuevoent]
MUSIC
 | What do you do? What is your musical specialty? My name is Beloved i Jedidiah aka Zion Antoni..i am an Artist/Writer and Senior A&R for Barrio Nuevo Ent. and independent record label/Production company founded in 2008. Also the Chairman of a non-profit group called the Urbanpriesthood. That functions in journalism and films. I founded Manna/Gracemusik, a Production label in 2003 that functions in outreach, music, and journalism. I play 5 instrumental by ear, the congas, drums, piano and acoustic Guitar and bass. I am a Lyricist, Poet, arranger, songwriter and producer as well. |
| Do you work alone or in a group? If in a group, who are the others you work with? I work in a couple groups. 1st as being A&R in Barrio Nuevo i work with CEO/producer/artist Charli-Brown as well as other labelmates B-easy , sinfin and Aftashock. In my Non profit group i work with my sister, and my partner cesar espinoza. |
| Is there a web address where one can listen, see, or read some of your work? www.myspace.com/barrioson
www.youtube.com/zionantoni
www.myspace.com/charlibrownbeatz
www.barriodia.blogspot.com |
| Please list any awards, competitions, or other acknowledgments you would like to mention. In the production label Manna/Gracemusik one music compilation was honored at several confrences, along with a online newsletter that was sent to over 100 recipients. Along
with various spins in states and country's, from Barrio nuevo, and with a successful tour last year in italy, with many press releases. |
| Please list discography in which you have participated. SOMEBODY'S PRAYIN VOL.I UNDERGROUND MIXTAPE 2003
HOLY GOD MANS PSALMITRY-LIMITED COPIES MANNA/GRACEMUSIK 2003
PHILADELPHIA FELLOWSHIP (PRODUCTION) 2004
A TREE GROWS IN THE BRONX LP- MANNA/GRACEMUSIK 2006
JESUS SAVES LP(FEAT/PRODUCTION)- FISHERMAN ENT. 2007
STREETCORNERSTORE MIXTAPE VOL.I-(FEAT) B.ENGLISH RECORDINGS 2007
SCARS, TRUTH, REDEMPTION VOL.I COMPILATION MANNA/GRACEMUSIK 2007
SUNN OF MALCOLM X LP-(PRODUCTION/FEAT) MASSD RECORDS 2007
POSITIVE COLLECTION EP-(PRODUCTION) MANNA/GRACEMUSIK 2007
UNSIGNED HYPE VOL.I LP-COMPILATION BARRIO NUEVO ENT. 2008
CLASSICK MIXTAPE VOL.I-(FEAT) N.I.G.G.A NATION 2008
FEL SWEETS DAY OFF INS. LP-(FEAT)BREAKBREAD RECORDS 2008
EMCEECLOPEDIA STREET LP(FEAT)-BARRIO NUEVO ENT. 2009
WE GOT NEXT MIXTAPE LP (FEAT)ELOHIM INC/LATIN GORILLAS/EUROSTREETS 2009 |
| How did you begin making music? Who introduced you? MY FATHER IS A SOUL SINGER, WITH A STRONG INFLUENCE
FROM HIM..WITH MANY INFLUENCES FROM EVERYBODY FROM SAM COOKE TO BOB MARLEY. |
| What was your musical education? SELF TAUGHT BY EAR, ALL INSTRUMENTS, AND PRODUCTION.. WITH LITTLE INSTRUCTION
FROM TEACHERS THRU THE YEARS. |
| When did you realise that making music could be a way of life for you? AFTER LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCES I WAS LAUNCHED INTO A FULL TIME CAREER WITH A STEADY INCOME. |
| What is your creative process? MAINLY THRU INSPIRATION AT RANDOM.. THRU A MELODY.. SCENE.. OR EVENT. |
| When do you have your most lucid moments, in the morning or night? NIGHT REALLY. |
| Have you ever awoken with a melody created from your dreams? AT TIMES YES.. |
| How do you know when a song is finished or needs no more changes? BY DETAILED LISTENING.. CLOSE ATTENTION. |
| How did you discover your creative territory? How would you describe it? MOSTLY WHEN IM ALONE.. OR HEAVILY INSPIRED.. |
| What part of your job is your least favourite? TEDIOUS EDITING IN THE STUDIO, AND BAD BUISNESS. |
| How often do you practice? ALL DAY.. EVERYDAY.. |
| How do you feel right before going out on stage? BY CLEARING MY MENTAL ENERGY.. |
| Which musicians or groups have been inspiring to your career? SAM COOKE, BOB MARLEY AND WAILERS, ROOTS..NAS..AND MANY MANY MORE... |
| List three songs that are key to your life. A CHANGE GON COME BY SAM COOKE
REDEMPTION SONG BY BOB MARLEY
THE WORLD IS YOURS BY NAS |
| What should be done to stop piracy? MORE QUALIFICATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS TO PEOPLES WORK. |
| What type of music do you detest? ANYTHING WITH MESSAGES THAT KILL A PEOPLE |
| What time did you get up this morning? 6AM |
| How do you sell yourself? What has been your experience with record companies and representatives? WITH MY TEAM AND ITS VENTURES.. U HAVE TO BE VERY WACTHFUL DUE TO THE INDUSTRY |
| What other things have you done to make a living? WORKING 9 TO 5 JOBS |
| Have you ever played on the street or in the subway? How much did you collect each day? NOPE.. GOD BLES THOSE TO HUSSLE THAT WAY.. |
| Who would you play with, without a doubt? ALL TOP QUALITY ARTISTS ITH GOOD MESSAGES |
| What advice would you give to someone starting out in the business? TO BE MINDFULL AND CAREFULL OF SNAKES AND SHARKS.. AND FEED THE PEOPLE..AND DON GET THE BIG HEAD.. |
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