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He's becoming one of the hip-hop's hottest new artist/producers, collaborating with a host of fresh new talent, and recent radio hits are only fueling his meteoric rise.
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Reflect (aka OneSixTwo) is a young self-taught, American music producer, beat maker, editor, vocalist and songwriter from Mendocino County, California. He has been producing, creating and collaborating in music since he was seventeen. Reflect works with local renowned artists Dave Parker (a.k.a. Mercury Storm), Michael Marshall (a.k.a Mike Meezy), Deedub, Equipto, and Opio from Hieroglyphics, all of whom will be featured on OneSixTwo's upcoming album. OneSixTwo currently holds the #1 spot on the Oakland Hip-Hop charts on ReverbNation and has a rapidly growing fan base. OneSixTwo was featured on the Global Attack Mixtape Album,Vol.5 released in 2012 and currently has multiple singles climbing the national and international radio charts. Reporter Lauren Thompson recently caught up with Reflect to learn more about his story and what motivates him to record and produce such diverse and cutting edge songs. LAUREN: When did you first discover your love of music? LAUREN: Your songs 'Dreamin' and 'Unconditional Love' have been big hits on radio for their third straight month. What was your initial reaction when you first heard your songs playing on radio? LAUREN: What was the inspiration behind 'Dreamin' and 'Unconditional Love'? LAUREN: Would you say that the mood of your other songs is in the same vein as 'Dreamin' and 'Unconditional Love'? LAUREN: How would you characterize yourself as a musician? (ex. Down-to-earth, serious, fun-loving...) |
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LAUREN: Did you come from a musical background? Are there other musicians in your family? LAUREN: What do you find most rewarding about being an artist? What do you find most challenging? LAUREN: Who are your role models in music? LAUREN: What advice would you give to young, aspiring musicians out there who are unsure and need guidance? LAUREN: What's next for OneSixTwo? Is there a follow-up single in the works? If so, what can you tell us about it? LAUREN: Excellent! I look forward to hearing both! I wish you continued success and good luck!
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