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I’ve been telling you all that I was going to have ‘Q” in  the magazine and here we are. Having met him in person, my impression of him is that nothing is every what it seems. And although we watch TV for the glorification of it all, we never really know how someone truly feels about where they are in the grand scheme of things. TV is staged and him being on “Making The Band 4” with the other group members of Day 26 and Diddy, was no exception.

The initial interview or getting to the interview was a bit far-reaching. There were a lot of questions I wanted him to answer, which he elected not to. I’m still hoping in anticipation to get these questions answered, which I didn’t feel they were too provocative. Here are the omitted questions so you can judge for yourself:

At the end of the day, when all the lights stop flashing, the cameras are turned off, your boys have gone home and you’re finally by yourself; what are some things that runs through your head when you’re by yourself? How has your personal life changed with friends and family since you became “Que,” the professional music artist on a major label? If you could do a collaboration with any top artist out right now, who would it be and why? How different is it now being an indie solo artist and what are some pro’s and con’s?

Here are the questions he decided to answer plus more on his new music and where he’s heading, since parting ways with Mike, Brian, Robert and Willie of Day 26.

Sean “Puffy” Combs was instrumental in your music career and offered you a major opportunity many artists dream of. Do you feel that you were a true representative of “that choice” he made in including you as a winner in “Making The Band 4” and why?

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I’m very grateful for all the opportunities from Sean “Puffy” Combs.  Dreams come true with lots of work, because I’ve experienced the journey. However, the work never stops! So I would say yes, we all represented our record label well.

With all that has transpired in your life as an artist, what would you say is the one most important thing your fans don’t know about Anthony Q?

I have a lot of humility. And I’m a huge fan of Walt Disney.

Speaking for myself, I believe that you are an amazing singer. True industry professionals would say that to sing the way you do takes lots of personal life experiences. What life experiences do you draw from when you sing a song or sit down to write a verse?

When I’m writing music, I like to reflect on my mood, the way I’m feeling. I also love grabbing musical techniques from artist that paved a way for music to exist today. When I perform, I feel free! I’m always coming from a positive place on stage.

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We know that most artists signed to major labels and indies are often lacking when it comes to knowing their business, thus, being taken advantage of and “crying wolf” later. Did you already know the music business or was it something you had to learn?

Business, its something I’m still learning. Everyday I read something new about the music business so that I understand the business language.

From all your experiences in everyone on the planet knowing who you are, winning “Making The Band 4,” signing a major label contract, working with “Diddy” and all his cronies, traveling the world and being exposed to raw industry life, what advice can you give to a new artist who just signed to a major label and don’t know what they’re in for?

Stay Humble and change the world with your gift!

If someone asked you what your five year plan would be, what would you say?

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Five years from now I plan on accomplishing more of my goals, and aspirations.

When can we expect a release date for your upcoming album and do you prefer to work with major label producers or just good producers; known and unknown?

The album is coming soon & when It arrives you’re gonna love every song.

Contributors: Anthony Q & Patrick Kelly

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LIKE MIKE LAUNCHES GREEN ROOM LABEL FOR HIS SOLO PROJECTS

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After a huge decade of success, culminating in Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike’s return to the top of the DJ Mag Top 100 pollLike Mike expands his reach in the music industry with the announcement of his new label Green RoomMike had an impressive number of self-released solo singles last year, such as ‘Best Friend’, ‘Lies’, and most recently ‘Sinner.’ Currently working on his first solo album, Mike launches Green Room and streamlines his output in the process. 

The first release on the label comes in the form of ‘High off Love’, a Like Mike track featuring Angemi. With a release date of February 14th, the track gives fans an insight into what they can expect to hear from Like Mike throughout the coming year. Never happy to rest on his laurels and always looking for new ways to channel his innate creativity and ambitionMike releases music that crosses multiple genres and generations. It’s clear that the launch of Green Room is a stepping-stone to similar levels of success for Mike’s already highly decorated career.

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Hardwell announces 12-week return to Ushuaïa Ibiza with exclusive new show ‘Hardwell’s Carnival’

global DJ star Hardwell now returns to his adopted party home of Ushuaïa Ibiza for another season of spectacular summer fiestas. Always keen to push the envelope of his production as well as his events, summer 2015

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Embodying the sound of a modern generation of dance-lovers, rave-worshipers and electronic enthusiasts, Hardwell announces his return to Ushuaïa Ibiza every Tuesday, for 12 epic weeks of Hardwell’s Carnival.  Picking up from last years hand-picked roster of talent which spanned a range of fresh, upcoming artists mixed with a selected group of heavyweight star DJs, Hardwell and his team have been busy working on choosing an impressive array of A-list artists and emerging new talent for this years season on the White Isle, with full line-up details to be announced very soon.

Taking the Carnival concept to a whole other realm, as this exclusive new clubbing experience collides with the festivities of dance, culture, costumes and most importantly, music, expect to hear the peak-time workings of Hardwell and friends sound-tracking the moments of the Summer season, surrounded by stilt walkers, masquerades and carnage-creators, that are unlike anything else Ibiza will see in 2015.

Hot off scooping 5 IDMA awards this year with accolades including ‘Best Global DJ’ and  ‘Best Podcast or Radio Mix Show’ for his globally syndicated ‘Hardwell on Air’ show, Hardwell takes his total of industry-recognized IDMAs received to 11 – a rare and impressive feat for any world-class electronic artist, only signalling his sparkling future ahead – with his commanding attention to detail and driving force in the live arena, poised to accelerate even further for 2015. With his debut album ‘United We Are’ shooting up the global charts to claim the #2 position on the iTunes Album Chart worldwide, Hardwell’s next offering is set to follow in similar suit as he readies for the release of his brewing Summer anthem ‘Follow Me’ featuring Jason Derulo.

Since his first trip to the island of Ibiza in 2010, Hardwell’s career has swelled to arena-dominating status with his latest colossal offering being the launch party of his ‘United We Are’ album, as well as his world tour kick-off, which took place at Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome with 2 sold-out events to rapturous applause on both nights! During the weekend’s launch event Hardwell beamed his sound global once again as hundreds of thousands tuned into the livestream across all four corners of the globe to watch one of the most in-demand artists of a generation deliver a show of truly memorable proportions and the Summer season madness in Playa d’en Bossa is next in line

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American Idol Cancelled: Reality Singing Competition Axed After 15 Seasons

“American Idol” will say goodbye to audiences around the world in 2016, announced Fox on Monday morning. The singing competition will be back for its 15 and final season next spring with judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban, and Harry Connick Jr.

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“American Idol” will say goodbye to audiences around the world in 2016, announced Fox on Monday morning. The singing competition will be back for its 15 and final season next spring with judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban, and Harry Connick Jr. who will be celebrating the show’s final season alongside host Ryan Seacrest. The once king… (more…)

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Enrique Iglesias, Luis Coronel Lead ‘Premios Juventud 2015’ Nominees [FULL LIST]

Enrique Iglesias keeps proving that he’s the king of awards show! Not only did the Spanish crooner win big at the 2015 Billboard Latin Music Awards, but…

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Enrique Iglesias keeps proving that he’s the king of awards show! Not only did the Spanish crooner win big at the 2015 Billboard Latin Music Awards, but he might have the same luck at the 2015 Premios Juventud as the most-nominated artist. Iglesias leads the pack with nine nods, including My Favorite Pop/Rock Artist and My… (more…)

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