Butta B Rocka

“I’m actually very goofy and love to laugh. Also, ironically, I’m honestly bashful when it comes to one on one intimate type settings, but put me on a major stage, and I’m fine smh."

Q. Thanks for interviewing with us. Tell everyone who you are and what you do?

A. My name is “Butta B-Rocka” I am an independent international recording artist and songwriter. The best-selling author of “Fear of Failure, Fear of Not Trying”, a playwright, for “I Cheated So What”, Editor- in-Chief for “Defiant Ones Teen Magazine”, and CEO founder of “Artists Rock the MIC Foundation”.

Q. What inspired you to make music?

A. I’ve had a love for music since I was four years old after seeing Diana Ross on TV! I had never seen anyone so glamorous; I saw the look of the crowd singing, smiling and cheering her on and I knew then, that was something I wanted to do when I grew up.

Q. How would you describe the music that you typically create?

A. My music is diverse- I love all genre’s – so my projects are typically a melting pot. My new single “Strange Luv” is alternative pop soul.

Q. Who are some artists you would like to collab with?

A. I would love to collaborate with Brandy, Chrisette Michele, Timberland, Missy Elliott, OutKast, Tank, Janelle Monae, and Joe to name a few.

Q. Tell us about your new single “Strange Luv” and the Motivation behind it?

A. I’m super excited about my new single! You know Love is messy, it’s unconventional, there is no straight one way, it’s not always smooth- it has jagged edges. Love is Strange! The Motivation behind it was to create a song that felt great and was authentic to who we are (referring to my writer partner/artist feature Homer Mc and I. Also, I represent the ATL and feel that this song gives you a vibe of back in the day with a new school hint.

Q. How do you feel the internet has impacted the music business?

A. The internet has been a blessing and sometimes a curse. The blessings, especially for an independent artist, like myself is that it allowed us to have a fair chance of getting distribution. You know, back in the day, you would not have been able to get your music played on digital platforms without having a major label behind you. We now have that opportunity to have our music shared globally on Apple Music, Pandora, IHeart Radio, etc. but the flip side. I also think people’s talents are being overlooked sometimes by not having the numbers behind them on social media to compete with the majors. Or some people are becoming Instagram or TikTok famous not based on substance- but based on their looks or acting silly to go viral. Think about it, every single day there are millions of posts, tweets, stories shared, how does one truly stand out? It’s much easier if you are a major, they already have followers but for newer artist or indie artist, it’s a bit tougher to stand out at times.

Q. What has been your biggest accomplishment being a music artist?

A. I have the amazing pleasure to have worked with some incredible artists; projects doing demos, recordings, or live shows. Such as; Akon, Nas, Kanye West, Janet Jackson, Collective Soul, Zac Brown, and more. These were all amazing experiences, and I have toured the world, seeing beautiful places and meeting some really dope people. But nothing compares to the feeling of completing your own projects. You know music is very personal. We are vulnerable, letting people into our thoughts, our worlds, and experiences of pain and Love and hoping that our listeners support us and accept us.

Q. What is one fun fact about yourself?

A. I’m actually very goofy and love to laugh. Also, ironically, I’m honestly bashful when it comes to one on one intimate type settings, but put me on a major stage, and I’m fine smh.

Q. Out of all the places you have been in the world, what has been your most memorable one?

A. My most memorable moment is my first tour to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It was a fantastic experience. Ironically, it was nothing like the pictures I had envisioned in my head. It was full of riches, and they also had areas were the poverty was unthinkable, none like I had seen before. I had never seen people actually living in tin huts or mud homes; that was new to me. Children had an appreciation for simple things like pens and flip flops, something we often take for granted, I also saw pride, pride for their country and heritage. It was a tour I will always remember, and I hope to go back there.

Q. Where can the readers follow you?

A. You can follow me at buttabrocka.com. IG @ buttabrocka Facebook @buttabrockamusic YouTube @buttabrocka Twitter @buttabrocka