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Melvin Riley
Q. Thanks for interviewing with us. Tell us who you are and what you do.
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A. Grammy nominated, American Music Award nominee, multiplatinum artist Melvin Riley, Lead singer of the group READY FOR THE WORLD.
Q. Tell us a little about your journey and how you got to where you are today?
A. Writing songs in high school and doing talent shows. Made a demo and MCA records Jheryl Busby heard it and signed us.
Q. What was one of your favorite moments you shared with the group “Ready for the World”?
A. Getting our first #1 hit with “Oh Sheila” was one of my favorite moments shared with the group.
Q. The song “Oh Sheila” which is a classic has been out for over 20 years, did you expect it to be this big?
A. I knew we had something really special and felt we had something that would go big.
Q. What is one of your favorite albums that came out last year?
A. HER.
Q. Tell us what is your favorite song to perform?
A. Can he do it like this, because it is a great song musically and vocally to perform.
Q. Let’s talk about your new single and the motivation behind the song?
A. Celebrating women’s beauty and elegance in a world that does not showcase the gift of women’s flow and dressing up.
Q. What do you think is missing in today’s R&B music?
A. Real song hooks and melody, with real lyrics and vocal performance.
Q. If you could tell your younger self anything, what would it be?
A. Produce more artist.
Q. What are some goals that you want to achieve for 2022?
A. Help others in many ways and support more charities.
Q. If you could change anything in the music industry, what would you change?
A. I would change the way music executives approach signing manufactured artist and try and control them just to make a profit rather than signing longevity talent.
Q. What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
A. Put GOD first.
Q. How do you feel the internet has impacted the music business?
A. It has given it more outlet for your music to be heard on many platforms, but it has created free music at the same time.
Q. Are you working on any projects or upcoming events?
A. Always, new music now and beyond and live shows.
Q. Where can the readers follow you?
A. Iammelvinriley.com & Facebook and Instagram under the same name.
