Justin Timberlake. Bruno Mars. Robin Thicke. Nick Brose.
On the outside Nick Brose,18, comes off as your typical college kid. He lives in a dorm and is studying physical education. But what many do not know is that he is an up-and-coming vocalist. Brose not only posses the drive to make it as a successful soloist, but also the talent. emme sits down with Brose about his love of music and trying to land a recording contract.
Let’s go back to the beginning:
I started singing when I was in elementary school. I loved it so much but gave up on my dream of becoming a singer. When I was in high school, I watched some YouTube videos of recording artist Tyler Warren, and though to myself, “I could do that!” I then began putting covers on YouTube. I received very positive reviews and decided this is something that I really wanted.
On Writing:
I write all of my own music. I write about whatever comes to mind at the time. First I create a rhythm and a beat, and the lyrics usually come in afterwards. I like to write about drama that is happening in my life… and mostly girls. Come on, I am 18! Girls are always on the brain. 🙂
On Performances:
Shortly after I started making music, I was given the opportunity to perform a few songs at my senior homecoming. Because of this, I was able to perform at my prom. Over the summer, I organized the Lake Geneva Music event. It was a six act concert and I was the closing act. All of the profit went to charity, and I was able to get my name known. The event was a tremendous success and I hope to do more shows such as this in the future.
How to Deal with Negativity:
If I worry about what everyone thinks of my music, I would go crazy. Sure, there might be one person who doesn’t like my music, but 500 other people do. I know that I am confident in what I am doing and I refuse to listen to negative words. People love to hate.
On Stage Fright:
I used to have stage fright, but not anymore. I realize that if I didn’t have the talent, I wouldn’t be performing in front of a new crowd.
iTunes, iTunes, iTunes!
I am really excited that my music is currently being sold on iTunes. In order to get your music on iTunes, you have to be considered an indie artist. Once I did that, I was able to upload my current single. Don’t forget to check out my music on iTunes!
Would you try out for ‘American Idol’?
I have known people with the most amazing voices who have not even made it to the three main judges. The people who usually make it to the main competition have a story to tell. If you don’t have a story, you rarely get to a certain level. Also they let through a lot of “bad” singers for entertainment, which makes a fool out of them.
On Being Driven:
The best advice I got was from a fellow recording artist. He told me that if I really want something, grab it by the horns and go after it. It is better to please yourself than other people.
For the future:
I love my music more than anything, but I am also focusing on school. I am trying to do anything that I can to put my music out there for the world to hear! I am willing to take every singing opportunity that comes my way. My dream is to go after this, but still have fun. I would like to organize some type of music event at my university and eventually land a recording contract.
To learn more about Nick Brose and his music, visit:
www.nickbrosemusic.yolasite.com
www.twitter.com/nickbrosemusic
www.youtube.com/user/njb41993
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