Allan Jay -interview
"I
am from Glasgow in Scotland and since a young age I have always been
into singing dancing and performing, I remember watching old musicals in
black and white with my gran as she loved all that. Growing up I was in
various shows and danced and sang all the time from the time I started
school I loved it , I did my first solo singing at the Kings Theatre in
Glasgow at age 11 and that was it I was hooked. I was accepted to go to a
performing arts school at 11 but my parents who have always been
supportive wanted me to go to school and keep performing and dance ect
to the evenings however aged 16 I knew this was all I wanted to do so it
was actually my Gran who signed the consent forms age 16 to audition
for Drama Collage, I got in and that was me!! After collage at 19 I
moved to London and have been lucky and performed in various shows, and
on various TV programs as well as toured Europe and America so I have
worked hard but also been lucky with auditions and shows ect. I have
never done anything else as a career nor do I want to. The recording
side came as years ago I was in a mixed band called "Reply" long before
all the TV programs that are on now such as X factor, it was an amazing
journey recording over in Norway ect but sadly didn't work out however
with the various contacts I had the opportunity to record vocals for the
Disney Channel which got me into the recording side rather than the
theatre side from that I sent out my demo to various recording companies
that work in the dance music Scene and luckily after a few meetings
with a Energise Records they signed me which I am now exstatic about!!
They are fantastic to work with.
"With
a background in Musical Theatre I love big show tunes from old to new
musicals however I have always loved dance music which is why I am so
pleased to now be signed to a record label dealing with dance music.
Even from being young and getting ready to go out, music playing in the
background I love it. It makes you feel good. The high energy beats but
still with big vocals"
3. Which artists you look up to?
"It
may sound typical of a young gay recording artist but I love my ladies
Danni Minogue and Cascada I like their style, stage presence and music. I
especially love Danni's dance mixes I don't think people realise just
how good they are, people underestimate her but the tracks she has are
brilliant "who do you love now" is my favourite. And with Cascada it's
the same brilliant tracks dance floor fillers and off course both look
fantastic all the time. I would love to have just a bit if there success
and to share a stage with them.
4. What makes a good song? The refrain, singing or the music?
"Now
that's a hard question, I think I combination to be honest, good
vocals, good writing, great tune and arrangement of the song and put it
all together!! When you get all that together your on to a winner, music
should make you feel good that's what I think anyway"
5. Is there something you would change in todays music industry? And if so, what is it?
"I
think there is so many different artists and styles of music today that
is really diverse which is fantastic, Unfortunately this is a hard side
of the business to get yourself out there and promote your music
however it's such a brilliant industry to be in and I love it so I'd say
no I wouldnt change anything about the music industry (from my
experience so far).
6. Its my life is one of the biggest songs of the 80´s`. Is it hard to remake of a song that is so big ?
"When
Energise suggested the song I was wee bit nervous but I love the song
so worked hard on the vocals and the remixes by Matt Pop are great I
love what he did with it to make it into a dance remix, you always worry
with covers that you will do it justice but we tried to make it our own
which I hope everyone likes."
7. Do you like performing in live events?
"I
LOVE Performing at live events, as my background is theatre and dance I
an used to a live audience, it give you such a buzz to perform live a
see the audience get involved and dance n sing along with you, it's also
amazing to see there reaction to your music, I have 2 male dancers who I
have with me onstage, my routines are choreographed by Michelle Carter
who has worked alongside Blue, Cheryl Cole, Take That, Pink..... She has
created some great routines for the boys and myself so it's great to be
onstage performing."
"Yes
I am currently in the studio with Energise Records working on an album
which we hope will be out early 2015, full of remixes and great dance
tracks"..... "I currently have Its my life and Superman available on
itunes and my new single Love and Pride will be available on 18th August
that will my last single of 2014 while I go into studio to finish the
album however I will be performing round the country at various gigs and events.
Please visit www.allanjay101.webs.com and www.energiserecords.com
to find out where and when next big event is Brighton Pride where I
will be in Main Stage during the dance and at the Brighton Street Party
in the evening 2nd August can't wait".
Thanks for the interview!
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