INTERVIEW: GETTING TO KNOW SKYE TOWNSEND
She is known as the daughter of actor Robert Townsend from the Parent’Hood. But now Skye Townsend,16, real name Skylar Christan Townsend, wants to make a name for herself. Skye recently sat down with Monet of E&I to talk about her music and much more.
Inspiration….
On her biggest inspiration:
“My father keeps me going. I am most musically inspired by Bob Marley. The power behind some of his lyrics and mind blowing.”
Music….
On when she began singing:
” I began singing at three years old and automatically figured out I was in love with music.”
On what she hopes people will take from her music:
” I hope they feel any emotion that the song is supposed to give off. Whether it’s a dream record, party record or just faucet of feelings.”
On her favorite song that she has recorded:
“Haha ! Miami was fun to make but i adore my single “Pretty Boy”. It was so much fun to make such an Electro Pop song but still keep some importance lyrically.”
On the benefits of having a famous father:
“Honestly, i haven’t had a manager this entire time. I book my own meetings, promote myself [ with the help of amazing fansites] and just have learned how to handle things on my own. If i want a photoshoot, i have to pay for it myself or negotiate a deal. People think him being famous automatically makes me a star . Lmao! It doesn’t.. i actually ask him for no help unless it’s advice.”
On the negatives of having a famous father:
“The negative is that people think the world is handed to me on a platter.”
On advice she would give others who wanted to sing:
“SING WHENEVER IT MAKES YOU HAPPY. it can be a hobby, career , or just random.”
On when you can expect the first album:
“I have no idea !!! 2010 I hope!”
Check Out:
myspace.com/skyetownsend
twitter.com/skyetownsend
ustream.tv/skyetownsend
Click below to listen to Skye’s original song “Miami” and click on the link below to listen to the entire song
Click here to read more of the interview.
Good luck for her!
talented!!!
wow, she has a pretty voice. kind of reminds me of Chrisette Michelle. she could really be a multi threat, because i remember seeing the sketch videos bck posted a while back with her and her friend and she’s a funny girl.
I like it. Go skye! she sounds good.
She’s good…I watch her U-tube vids
I love Skye!! I follow her on twitter and Youtube, she’s such a humble talented child. You can tell she’s going to be something very bright in the future.
she kinda sounds like bey to me
i love skye, have watched her vids on youtube for a while and follow her on twitter
so proud of her and how she’s progressing
the music industry are gonna be blessed with a brillant talent!
Good luck Skye her voice is so pretty
She’s beautiful!
SKYEEE <33
shes NEXT! haha
She’s such a talented girl who seems like she’s been raised with morals and respect. Im sure that she’ll go far in her career. The best of blessings to you Skye!
SKY NEEDS TO GO SOMEWHERE AND ENJOY HER TEEN YEARS OF WHAT IS LEFT OF THEM. FINISH SCHOOL AND STOP BEING SO PRECOSCIOUS. YOU WILL BE A GROWNUP BEFORE YOU KNOW AND THEN YOU CAN DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT YOU WANT TO BE IN SHOW BUSINESS. BELIEVE ME YOU HAVE AN ABUNDANCE OF TIME. EDUCATION IS WHAT U SHOULD BE CONCERNED ABOUT RIGHT NOW, SKY. I AM TELLING U WHAT POPS IS AFRAID TO OR WILL NOT TELL YOU.
who the heck are you to say that?