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Lil L.A. Marz Perspective on Doing That

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We are excited to share Lil L.A. Marz's new track "Doing That"! Our goal at SongBlog is to highlight outstanding new music and give you a peek at the artist’s world behind the music. In this blog we get a chance to sit down with Lil L.A. Marz to learn all about the inspiration, concepts, and creative energy that it took to create and produce "Doing That". We hope you enjoy and please feel free to ask Lil L.A. Marz anything!
Who are you and what do you do?
Answer:

My name is Lamar Walker, and I go by the name of Lil L.A. Marz. As far as what I do, I sing, dance, produce, write music, and edit videos.

How does your background play into this song?
Answer:

This song was attended to have 2 people in it, me and Tana. I was scammed out of the feature by an impersonator of Tana. In result of that, I used that opportunity to market it, spreading awareness to the fact that I got scammed. The idea worked and the song has more attention now.

What is your earliest memory of listening to music?
Answer:

I remember listening to Presence Of The Lord by Byron Cage at 6 years old.

At what moment in your life did you decide to become an artist / performer?
Answer:

When I was around 7-8, fell in love with the art behind Michael Jackson

What genres does this release play into?
Answer:

Melodic Rap and R&B

How has your sound and style evolved in the last 3 years?
Answer:

2020 was the year I was ending the screamo/punk rap era of my music. Leading into more of the wavy music, melodic Rap, similar styles of Lil Uzi Vert, Playboi Carti and Trippie Redd. Fast forward to today's time, I stuck with the melodic sound, becoming more influenced by other artists I listened to. More inspired by Sofaygo and Trippie Redd. I began to study more about the creative process of the artists before my time and the artists we have today. 

What themes do you explore throughout your music?
Answer:

My current theme is black emotions, all emotions that has to do with the color black. It's a theme I created for my albums JUSTAPHASE and now 'JUSTAPHASE 2', that's coming up soon. 

I've done a red theme project a couple times because my favorite color is red. 

One of my favorite themes I've done is for this EP called PARANOID. The cover art speaks for itself, it displays a man looking through a mirror seeing a lookalike as a demon. Most say that your biggest enemy is yourself, and I wanted to paint the picture to a literal sense.

If you could go on tour with any artist, who would it be and why?
Answer:

Tyler, the Creator: for his immense energy he presents to the crowd and his charisma! Definitely inspiring!

Billie Eillish: I see myself in her sometimes, she's not afraid to be herself, I can say the same for Tyler. I just love her ability to be invincible on stage. She connects with anyone in the crowd. Love both of their music

How would you describe your favorite artist's music to someone who has never heard them before?
Answer:

I'll say it's an experience that you'll never regret!

How would you describe your music to someone who has never heard it before?
Answer:

As if it was my favorite artist, it's an experience that I hope you'll never forget. Something that you can learn about me through what I speak in my music. 

If you could attend a performance by any artist, dead or alive, who would you choose and why?
Answer:

Michael Jackson. He's the very reason why I want to make music. My biggest inspiration of all time. The greatest of all time. Why wouldn't I wanna attend a show that have him in it? Millions of people were more than lucky to witness the magic of Michael Jackson before their very eyes. I wish I was able to be a part of that.

What is your favorite song you have made, and why?
Answer:

I cherish all of my music the same way, therefore I have no favorites :)

If you could only listen to three artists for the rest of your life, who would you choose and why?
Answer:

Michael Jackson, XXXTentacion and Tyler The Creator. They inspire me to think outside the box, inspire me to create and innovative.

What is the strangest place where you have discovered a new song?
Answer:

In the gas station bathroom

What does your dream performance look like?
Answer:

All the spotlights focused on me, with a sold out arena, packed with people from across the world!

Who is your dream artist or musician to collaborate with?
Answer:

Tyler, The Creator

What is your favorite way of sharing your music?
Answer:

By pretending it's not me, like if I'm putting people on to a different artist that I may know of. That and making snippets like music videos! I love over-editing my videos

What do you want people to feel when they listen to your music?
Answer:

I want people to feel inspired. Because I know the long process to create the art that you want to showcase to the world.

What three words would you want your fanbase to use to describe you?
Answer:

Crazy, charismatic, leader

Do you practice? How has your practice changed over time?
Answer:

Yes I do, all of the time. I practice my breathing, high notes, vibrato, glissando, vocal stretches, etc. I believe as a perfectionist that when you want something to meet the standards, you want to exceed that standard to the fullest extent of your work. 

What is the most memorable response you've had to your work?
Answer:

"Fuck your music, your career is a hobby." Said by my father

What is your overarching goal as an artist?
Answer:

To be the greatest and most successful independent artist of all time

Has being an artist made your life lonely? How do you counteract this?
Answer:

Yes and no.

Yes because you're always busy perfecting your craft. And no one understands your vision the way you do. Which I don't think about how lonely I can be, I think about focus and drive during the time of isolation. If you don't allow yourself to isolate from society, social media, you tend to procrastinate. And that's the last thing you need when you have an ultimate life-changing goal.

And I also said no, because, I've connected with hundreds of people throughout my career, finding new artists along the way and I don't regret a single moment. You never know who you'll meet! Have fun with your journey!

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