Moses J. Francis Perspective on Die For You

We are excited to share Moses J. Francis' new track "Die For You"! 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 Moses J. Francis to learn all about the inspiration, concepts, and creative energy that it took to create and produce "Die For You". We hope you enjoy and please feel free to ask Moses J. Francis anything!

Who are you and what do you do?

Answer:

My name is Max and I'm a rockstar.

How does your background play into this song?

Answer:

I would die for you to hear it and tell me for yourself.

What is your earliest memory of listening to music?

Answer:

Um, fifth grade. (I live in the states)

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

Answer:

As soon as I turned 21.

What genres does this release play into?

Answer:

Well, since I am a rockstar. This is Hip-Hop. (LOL)

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

Answer:

Oh man don't even get me started. (Started!)

What themes do you explore throughout your music?

Answer:

Love, break-ups, heartache, passion. It's all there.

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

Answer:

Kehlani. She's my hero and a rockstar toooo!

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

Answer:

Sad, even though I know this will be debated...

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

Answer:

Just be ready for anything. Lots of twists and turns but in the end we all are happy with Max.

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

Answer:

Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, Michael Jackson.

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

Answer:

Countdown. (Digiworld) it's my go-to.

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

Answer:

Drake, Michael Jackson, and Elvis. There's no reason at all but I'm sure you can come up with a few. (LOL again)

What does your dream performance look like?

Answer:

AT&T Stadium with a sold out crowd.

Who is your dream artist or musician to collaborate with?

Answer:

Aubrey Drake Graham.

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

Answer:

Sprizzy.

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

Answer:

Extravagant.

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

Answer:

Punk, hard, sensational.

What is your favorite way of sharing your music?

Answer:

Word of mouth.

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

Answer:

I do. I sing in the shower and I use autotune.

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

Answer:

"It would sound better with a feature."

What is your definition of success as an artist? How do you measure this success?

Answer:

My definition of success is doing what you love in this life of sin. You can quote me on that.

How do you plan on being a game-changer within your genre?

Answer:

Yes, but only in the sense that it changes someone else's daily living.

What role do you believe the artist has in our society?

Answer:

Influence is big for artists today as it should be.

Name a song that best represents success to you, and why?

Answer:

Star67 by Drake is a perfect response to this question.

What has been your scariest experience while pursuing music?

Answer:

Making a bad song. 😱

What has been your most embarassing moment while pursuing music?

Answer:

If I get told no when asking for a feature, I will retire and the artist I asked will be responsible.

If you could alter the music industry in any way, what would you change and why?

Answer:

I wouldn't change a thing. Let these kids have fun.

What jobs have you done other than being an artist?

Answer:

I'm an architect tooooooo!

How have your other passions reinforced your process of making music?

Answer:

Enormous. Can't have one without the other type shix.

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

Answer:

Not at all. I have more friends now than I've ever had in the past. (Me)

How would you define having an artistic outlook on life?

Answer:

Being enabled in every facet while holding yourself accountable for tasks you've accomplished.

What is your favorite work of art?

Answer:

Music of course. But, I find myself doodling here and there once in a while.

Which mediums of art do you most identify with?

Answer:

I don't understand the question.

Name three artists you’d like to be compared to.

Answer:

Jimi Hendrix, Machine Gun Kelly and Ozzy.

What is the most significant lesson you've learned through being an artist?

Answer:

The most significant would be that I am the best artist/rapper/rockstar in the country whilst not having blown up.

Do you have one main reason driving you to continue making music?

Answer:

You are my reason. (🥹) Okay, but to be honestly serious, these new rappers I've been hearing lately make me feel like I'm just now beginning to peak and I can truly say it feels amazing. I just turned 26.

What is your overarching goal as an artist?

Answer:

I want to tour the world. ✨

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