Michael NiiON Interview 2016

Here’s an artist from New York City, creating alternative music of R&B, House, Indie Rock, and more… Discover interesting things you didn’t know about Michael NiiON below. Get your cup of coffee and enjoy reading this interview!

1 – How did you get into music?

I was into music as a kid with the choir, Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross, lots of oldies, the Rippingtons, Pat Matheny music group. They really got me into it. But as far as making it, I never thought I could due to the whole this culture makes this and that culture makes that. Music has changed so much in 10 years we can all make anything with inspiration from anywhere.

2 – Who are some of your favorite singers, bands, and DJs?

I would say, Ariana Grande, Donny Hathaway, Party Next Door, Little Dragon, Florence and the Lights, Tame Impala, Incubus, John Mayer, Diplo, Deadmau5, and Waterscapes.

3 – How would you define your music style? Where can we listen to your tracks?

I would say it’s as emotional as Aquilo, as alternative as Kid Cudi, and the vocals of John Mayer and the Weeknd. You can listen to a new Progressive R&B House EP on SoundCloud.

4 – Can you name a couple of tips for someone getting started as a solo artist?

I would say the main focus is the music. Get the music done to the best of your ability and industry ability then you can take it anywhere you want. Second, make sure you put as much effort into music as you do into marketing and PR. Leaving it to chance is bad business.

5 – Do you ever get stage fright?

Every time actually then you get up there and you just like the situation. You always remember you have to look your best anytime you’re seen. You’re an entertainer.

6 – What’s the name of your latest single? Please describe its sound and lyrics.

My newest single is “Flying” from the ‘Your Future Black Boyfriend’ EP. The lyrics were written by artist Mike Evans and I… It really just is a simple explanation of someone no longer with you, but you continue to wait for them because you finally learned there is no human on earth that can be her. It’s better with her.