Artist/Band: Richie Dupree
Music Genre : Pop
Other Genre : Folk, Americana, Comedy, Ballads, rock
Richard Dupree,
What Musical Genre Do You Feel Best Describes Your Music And How Would You Describe Your Sound?
My music comes from growing up in the 60s and my desire to keep that amazing creative time alive
What Are or Have Been Your Musical Influences?
The beatles changed my life, with that being said i really was infuinced by The Beach Boys[Brian Wilson], Ray Davies, Pete Ham, Dion, Jeff Lynn, Gilbert O’Sullivan and a list to long to mention. Above all John and Paul
What Are You Working On Now? Any Future Collaborations We Can Look Forward To?
More writing and Playing in a classic rock band
What Is Your Ultimate Goal In The Music Industry? What Is Your Plan Of Action?
To have someone buy my songs and add their magic to my music without changing the point of the style
What Is Your Favorite Track To Perform Live and Why?
Probably my song “Forever yours”, its a beutiful love song and i get a big responce to it, and of course “Young and free”.
What Has Been The Biggest Challenge In Your Career Thus Far?
Ive been lucky but life just sometimes getting in the way of the creative process
What’s Your Typical Songwriting Process?
Nothing really set in stone but usually a meliody first and then find just the right words to take it to another level
How Has Social Media Influenced Your Career As An Artist?
My Reverbnation page has been my biggest boost
What Are Some Tracks and Artists Currently On Your Playlist?
I have too many I like to pinpoint one
What Did You Do Before You Started Making Music?
I came out of the womb playing music
Any Advice For Young People (Men or Women) That Want To Succeed In The Music World?
just do it, live your dream and most of all have fun
What Would You Change In The Music Industry If You Were A Top Music Executive?
less autotoon, more melodies that dance in your head and definetly less samples of real music used in rap[oh did i say that to loud?}
How Do You Feel About Originality?
Very important, there are to many non memorable songs anymore just same old stuff. There is so much good music out there but you really have to search to find it
Is There Anything Else We Should Know About You Or That You Would Like to Add?
Im a songwriter, a singer and a musician who grew up in Brooklyn New York and have lived an incredible life thanks to music