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Cinzia is on fire! Enjoy her Q&A she recently did with FHM Magazine!
Q: Wow thank you for being here! You are all over the place lately Cinzia. First things first, who are some of your influences?
Cinzia: I dont have an exact, and direct influence in music right now.. of course there's people that I look up to. But my main influences would be legends of underground Dance music scene. They really have paved the way for such artists like me.
Q: What’s your songwriting process? Do you sit down and brainstorm or does inspiration just strike you?
Cinzia: See, the thing is, everyone has there own way of writing music. With me, since I'm so busy lately, no matter what comes to me..if its good... I gather all my ideas as they come, and I jot down an idea.. and as time goes on I elaborate on it until it eventually becomes a song. With writing my debut, it was alittle bit of both, since the writing came straight from my heart and my personal experiences. I've been wanting to write about these things for a while, so when it came to actually writing the album, it was quite easy.
Q: How has your upbringing brought you where you are today?
Cinzia: Everyone tells me how I have such a strong fighting spirit and that's also really deep rooted. When I was younger I was badly bullied in school. I was never the pretty Cinzia everyone likes to say now or this or that. Guys and girls used to make fun of me. And when I lived in the States for a few years.. in school I was tormented for my heavy Italian accent. It was really bad going through that. I have written songs packed away that talk about what I've gone threw, its always good to look back, and reminence or how weak I was back then, but its even better to know I've over came that and look where I am now. The track Beauty&Death really talks about that on the album. I wrote the song years and years ago and I found it to be incredible for anybody who's going through a tough time, specially if they're young and if they were going through what I was..
"A lot of singers come up, having it easy...Really. I may be new to radio, or the charts but I have been on the scene for a while. Alot of money, sweat, and tears have been wasted. Am I upset becuase of that? Of course not, but it showed me I cannot call an artist, a legitimate artist, not a singer.. but an artist if they don't have talent, or a true backstory.. that's why I'm very selective with the music I listen to."
Q: Do you think your stints with small time label Shooting Aces Records, and then with The House Movement give you the edge and momentum to get where you are now?
Cinzia: Yes and no. Because when my stints with them were done, no one really had approached me for me to get signed. None of my music was really out during those times either. Those were just bad deals that detiorated. And when they were done, I legit worked my but off. Club dates, writing, doing demos.. so much hard work until finally Cynthia realized who I was after a performance at a club gig I was doing in Hollywood. So I really don't think it gave me the edge. I think it was a breath of fresh air for MOFM and SSR to know that they signed someone newly that already knew about the industry and wasn't completely naive.
Q: What makes you feel that your debut album is something special?
Cinzia: Because its such a personal album. Plain and simple. Yes it may be a dance album, but if your looking at this as a album full of tracks that are going to be talking about dancing till the worlds ends or something.... then your wrong. But if your looking for a dance album that is really personal, but at the same time club ready and really different then its definately what you've been waiting for. There's inspirational tracks on there.. and tracks you can tell are specified for the dancefloor. I love house music, and euro music, its who I am.
Q: Do you feel artists like Ryan Ross Hernandez went too far with his comment pertaining to you and Desiree Shapiro?
Cinzia: Oh I heard what he said. What can you say? I mean, its a total slap in the face when you publicly co-sign an artist yet they have the nerve to say something like I've never heard of there songs in my life and the whole thing he said about Desiree and I. I've always been vocal about how I respect Ryan as an artist and how talented I think he is. And when I heard he said that I was pretty hurt. But I guess the fame and stuff starts getting to peoples heads after a while and they feel they can just say whatever. I could understand if I've done nothing to get where I am, but I love what I do and that was just... whoa..
Q: What is your take on the media painting you and Desiree to be having a chart war.
Cinzia: I think its bizzare. I think its totally uncalled for. How can you pit two people against eachother who's music aren't out at the same time for one, when they have different outlooks on music, and have absolutely NO bad blood, I was always wish the best to Des and her career. I could understand why people compare us...because we were both in The House Movement but we are two different artists... I think the media is being ridiculous.
Q: What has been your proudest moment as an artist?
Cinzia: Definately when I got thousands and thousands of thank you mails from all my fans after my appearence on Music Box....it may not seem like its too special since some artists now just do it for the money. But I had parents thanking me for all the amazing advice I gave on that show and how it uplifted and inspired there child. I had women in their late 20's and 30's, mind you I'm only 22.. thanking me. It was really a defining moment. That's where most of the inspiration for my debut album came from. Right there. I was inspired. I thought it was amazing. I inspired many people that day.. but at the same time I was inspired myself.
Q: How does it feel when artists like Electrodeath and huge producers tell you, your what music needs today. Talent, drive, craft and all the good stuff. Does it make you feel any different?
Cinzia: It makes me feel amazing. Just know people like them have noticed me and are enjoying what I do as a singer and an artist. Its great. I love them. I'm getting the chance to tour with Electrodeath, that's incredible. And I got the chance to work with George King, a dream of mine for a long time... this is all just great.
Q: What is your favorite food?
Cinzia: Of course it is and will always be spaghetti, us italians make it best!
Q: Who are your celebrity crushes?
Cinzia: OHHH god.. I'd have to say every guy from Misery Loves Company. There all cute guys. Um..James Urie, Lawrence from Teen Titans.. there's a few guys out there, I cannot believe I just said this all out loud!
Q: One last question, is it true there is a tribute song to your fans on your album?
Cinzia: Yes there is..!
Q: Could you tell us about it?
Cinzia: I'm sorry, I can't ! I cannot spill all the goodies for the album, just wait for it, it will be worth the wait. September!
The endEdited by user 28 August 2011 10:11:49(UTC)
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