The KAM Michael Interview
Kam Micheal is one of many Dayton Gems that is poised to have a breakout year in 2021. The singer/songwriter has already put out three new songs Act the Same, Whiplash, Thoughts in my Head. I was able to reach out to the Dayton Native about his plans for 2021 and to learn more about the rising artist.
1.) Where are you from and where did you go to high school?
I'm from Dayton, OH. I went to Stivers school for the arts.
2.) What was the song you can remember that inspired you to become an artist?
When I was about 4 or 5, I heard the Eminem song "Mockingbird". I remember constantly asking my mom to replay it. She eventually bought me that CD and a CD player and I would listen to it all the time. That song is what got me into writing in the first place
3.) in 2020 you released a lot of singles, is there an EP or Album in the works?
A bunch of singles and an EP this year!
4.) Congratulations on the Universal Music Group Deal, Was this a hard decision to make? or was this label you always wanted to be apart of? or did you always wanted to stay independent as long as possible?
Thank you!! For now it's only a distribution deal so it wasn't that hard of a decision. I actually wouldn't have minded staying an independent artist
5.) If you had to star in a famous 90s or 80s movie which actor would you replace with yourself?
Sam Neill in jurassic park because dinosaurs are cool as hell
6.) Who are you looking forward to sit down and talk to or collaborate?
I really want to collaborate with Blackbear in the future. Huge inspiration
7.) what was one thing you learned about yourself while working on music pre covid and also during covid?
I learned how to channel my emotions within music. During covid music wise, I've learned how lazy I am haha
8.) what is one thing you want new fans to walk away from when hearing your music for the first time?
I want them to walk away from their past and the negative people around them.
9.) what are the top five albums or singles of yours or any artist that you listen to that describes you?
Arizona Zervas - No I in team
The kid laroi - selfish
Mike. - little more time
Eminem - Space bound
Powfu - I won’t let you down
10.) what is one characteristic, or a place, or a style of clothing that immediately says Dayton to you?
Marion's pizza
11.) How do you feel about the current music scene in Dayton?
I honestly think the Dayton music scene isn't the best. There's a lot of drama and artists trying to hold other artists back. I wish we would all work together instead of hating on each other.
12.) Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?
I see myself doing country wide tours, supporting my family and making the best music I possibly can.
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