Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Rico Lavelle, singer and rapper from Detroit, Michigan. You can get to know Rico a bit more by reading the interview listed below. Enjoy!
Charisma:
When did you realize you had a passion for music?
RL:
I just really like music. I use to sing around the house when I was younger. I remember Ginuwine, had a song called, "Why not me?". I use to dance around to that song a lot. I also got caught singing in school by a group of girls.
Charisma:
If you could collaborate with any artist, who would you choose?
RL:
Andre 3000, SZA and anyone else with a major influence.
Charisma:
If you had the opportunity to sign with a major record company, who would you choose and why?
RL:
I don't want to be signed! I want to be independent! I believe in having creative control and taking chances.
Charisma:
What advice do you have for young men with dreams of being in the music industry?
RL:
Make sure this is something you want to do, if not stop because you'll just end up wasting your time if you're not serious.
Charisma:
What can the world expect next from Rico Lavelle?
RL:
Don't expect anything. Just wait!
Charisma:
Do you have a celebrity crush?
RL:
No!
Sooooo, clearly Rico Lavelle wanted to jump more in depth, so I suggested we play, "This or That".
Charisma:
Relationship OR Multiple Girls?
RL:
Relationship, because of protection. Also, because I prefer quality or quantity.
Charisma:
Private OR Socialite?
RL:
Private, because I have personal life.
Charisma:
Now OR Later?
RL:
Now, because tomorrow isn't promised and the things you do today will affect your tomorrow.
Charisma:
Versatile OR Consistent?
RL:
Versatile, because doing the same thing over and over again can get boring.
Rico Lavelle will be releasing his new project, 2AM this month.
Along with the project a film visual for each song is set to follow.
The album will include a introduction along with five tracks.
Charisma:
What is your favorite song on 2AM?
RL:
I would have to say, my favorite song is the Intro. It reflects on temptation and making the right and wrong decisions. Not to mention, it describes my edgey lifestyle.
Charisma:
Any features on the album?
RL:
I worked with Tony Boy, Drew, Whitney, and Vealyree. They're all from Flint, Michigan. I also worked with Heizenburrr, a producer from Pontiac, Michigan.
Charisma:
Why did you decide to name the album, 2AM?
RL:
I decided to name the album, 2AM because basically everything I talked about is what's usually on my mind or what I'm doing at 2AM!
