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A Conversation with The Box Story’s Noah Chenfeld & Dylan Chenfeld – HuffPost 10.14.11

Mike Ragogna: We’re talking with The Box Story who has grown an internet following based on a series of music videos focused on their original music. The group is brothers 15-year-old Noah and 17-year-old Dylan Chenfeld. I really hate calling artists out on their age, but in this case, it’s a good thing because they’ve […]

A Conversation with Baaba Maal – HuffPost 10.14.11

Mike Ragogna: We’re talking with Baaba Maal who is currently on tour in the United States on a series of speaking engagements based on issues facing Africa. Baaba, how are you? Baaba Maal: I’m doing very well, Mike. Thank you. MR: That’s great. Can you tell us a little bit about what you’re doing on […]

Scotty McCreery – HuffPost 10.14.11

Mike Ragogna: Scotty, what advice do you have for new artists? Scotty McCreery: Just stay true to yourself, don’t let the music business or people that are trying to influence you make you change who you are and what you want to sing about. Stick to your guns and be you.

The Box Story’s Noah Chenfeld & Dylan Chenfeld – HuffPost 10.14.11

Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? I mean, considering you’re new artists and all… Noah Chenfeld: I’ve seen a lot of interviews of bands, and it’s hard not to say something cliché here. I would say be yourself. If you’re really trying to start a fan base or trying to do […]

Baaba Maal – HuffPost 10.14.11

Mike Ragogna: What advice would you give to new artists? Baaba Maal: I would say to new artist that you need to be aware about new technology and use that and your music as a tool to bring people together. That was something that was missing when I first started. I would also suggest that […]

Sam Nelson – HuffPost 10.14.11

Mike Ragogna: Sam, what is your advice for new artists? Sam Nelson: You know, it’s such a new world all the time. My advice is do what you do and keep doing it. It might sound as cliché as possible, but do what you do and don’t chase it. The second you start chasing it, […]