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UNCLE WIN
from Fall 2022 Issue
Q. Thanks for interviewing with us. Tell everyone who you are and what
you Do?. A. I’m Win Thompkins a.k.a Uncle Win I am an artist, songwriter and Producer.
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Q. What or who motivated you to be the man you are today?
A. The man I am today was motivated by acknowledging and connecting with my true authentic self that leads and guide me through life’s journey.
Q. Let’s talk about your single and the motivation behind the song.
A. My father was a true Staple Singers fan. He would often play their music along with great gospel artist such as the Mighty Clouds the Fantastic Volinaires, Soul Stirs, just to name a few. When I heard the Let’s Do It Again song for the first time, I fell in love with it. It moved and inspired me to one day record it with my own little twist.
Q. Where do you see yourself in the next three years?
A. In the next three years I see myself making great soul music and working with great artist touring the world with my message of love and peace.
Q. How do you feel the internet has impacted the music business?
A. The internet has impacted the music business in such a way that marketing and promoting can get accomplished easier and faster. No more cd & press kit mail outs to radio and industry personnel etc. Majority of tasks can be completed from the comforts of your home or office.
Q. What has been your biggest challenges being in the music industry?
A. My biggest challenge being in the music industry has been continuing to believe in myself when others did not. I knew that the universe would make space for me one day if I continued to better my craft and remain true to myself and art no matter what other artist were doing.
Q. How would you describe the music that you typically create?
A. The music that I create, no matter what the subject matter may be, is motivational, uplifting and inspiration. It is influenced by love and life challenges, and it is created from the soul.
Q. If you could perform anywhere in the world, where would it be?
A. If I could perform anywhere in the world I would be on an international stage where I can fully express the energy of my being through song and music. So that I release the frequency and vibration of love to the entire planet the way the universe created me to be and do.
Q. Are there any events or upcoming projects you are working on?
A. Yes, the Luv Factory album project which is packed with ballads of love and romance songs encouraging and strengthening relationships through self, family and community love.
Q. Where can the readers follow you?
A. Readers can follow me on IG, Facebook, TikTok @officialunclewin. They can also visit www.unclewinsmusic.com.