The Strange One Perspective on Can't mess with me

We are excited to share The Strange One's new track "Can't mess with me"! 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 The Strange One to learn all about the inspiration, concepts, and creative energy that it took to create and produce "Can't mess with me". We hope you enjoy and please feel free to ask The Strange One anything!

Who are you and what do you do?

Answer:

The Strange One aka Donnie Darko I'm an Alternative Rapper

What is your earliest memory of listening to music?

Answer:

I was 14

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

Answer:

When in New York listening to other rappers.

What genres does this release play into?

Answer:

Alternative and EDM

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

Answer:

I've gotten better and intune to who I really am.

What themes do you explore throughout your music?

Answer:

Life, Celebration

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

Answer:

Outcast for being so differnt in music.

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

Answer:

Oh the world knows them even you.

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

Answer:

Not of this world.

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

Answer:

Kindrick Lamar he is not afraid to speak his mind.

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

Answer:

At the moment I have to say Birthday Anthem due to celebrating. Everyone's birthday.

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

Answer:

Outcast

Cee Lo

Tupac

They were not afraid of using different music and tunes.

What does your dream performance look like?

Answer:

The energy I give on stage is amazing.

Who is your dream artist or musician to collaborate with?

Answer:

DMX

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

Answer:

The rythem

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

Answer:

awesome

amazing

fantastic

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

Answer:

Yes Constant

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

Answer:

A fresh breath of music.

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

Answer:

When I am worldwide.

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

Answer:

Just watch

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

Answer:

Everyone needs a superhero. I am here.

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

Answer:

Can't mess with me becsue it describes the struggles and hate. Plus a reality check to those who didn't believe in me.

What has been your most embarassing moment while pursuing music?

Answer:

Forgetting my words on stage.

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

Answer:

More positive from the killing of our own pepole.

What jobs have you done other than being an artist?

Answer:

I drove Cement Trucks

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

Answer:

Not at all I have a alot of support of my wife.

How would you define having an artistic outlook on life?

Answer:

It;s amazing to be in this world. Helping others.

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

Answer:

DMX

Lil Jon

Mystical

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

Answer:

Too always remain humble

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

Answer:

To wake up this world.

What is your overarching goal as an artist?

Answer:

Too have the world love me.

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