Last Monday I had the pleasure of seeing Chaka Khan being interviewed by Rita Ora at the Recording Academy. I have been a member of Grammy U for about two years now, and I am really enjoying the advantages of being affiliated with this great company. This past year I have attended their events quite often, and they have always been very informative, and an all around great experience.
I RSVP'd for this event, to see Chaka Khan, the second I received the email, because I wanted to make sure I would be confirmed! I have been a fan of this true diva for a while. I love watching her old concerts, because there's always something to learn. I always wondered what she would be like in person...how she would carry herself...
When I walked in the Recording Academy, a building I have become fairly familiar with, the lobby was full of people. Grammy U cater's to students in college, so there are usually a good amount of members there from various universities in the Los Angeles area. Once it was time to check in everyone got in a line, and we proceeded down the hall to take our seats. Once seated everyone mixed and mingled and patiently awaited the star to walk in the room.
Rita Ora was chosen to interview Miss Chaka Khan, which I thought would be very entertaining. I first discovered Rita Ora when I kept hearing "Black Widow" by Iggy on the radio. She was featured on that song, and her hook surly became one of my favorite things to belt out when I turned on the radio! I was also eager to see this rising artist, because I love her voice and tone!
The interview lasted for about an hour, and it was packed with interview questions, audience questions, and Google+ Hangout questions. Rita Ora was very laid back and even humorous! Her British accent really came out, and it was quite funny how she pronounced some names. She appeared very relaxed, and was enjoying herself.
Chaka Khan reminded me of a cool auntie. She was so down to earth, and definitely kept it 100. She answered various questions, from having a long lasting career in the industry to the numerous people she worked with. She spoke of her take on record labels, and explained how she is enjoying being a free agent. She shared some words of wisdom, "The moment you stop being nervous is when you need to stop doing what you're doing, because being nervous means you care ." She shared her secret for handling studio nervousness: she always has her words written down.
It was a great event, and I left feeling more knowledgable about the great songstress. She shared some wise information, and I feel fortunate to have had the honor to sit in for that interview. There's always something to learn from the great singers who have become so successful!
The interview lasted for about an hour, and it was packed with interview questions, audience questions, and Google+ Hangout questions. Rita Ora was very laid back and even humorous! Her British accent really came out, and it was quite funny how she pronounced some names. She appeared very relaxed, and was enjoying herself.
Chaka Khan reminded me of a cool auntie. She was so down to earth, and definitely kept it 100. She answered various questions, from having a long lasting career in the industry to the numerous people she worked with. She spoke of her take on record labels, and explained how she is enjoying being a free agent. She shared some words of wisdom, "The moment you stop being nervous is when you need to stop doing what you're doing, because being nervous means you care ." She shared her secret for handling studio nervousness: she always has her words written down.
It was a great event, and I left feeling more knowledgable about the great songstress. She shared some wise information, and I feel fortunate to have had the honor to sit in for that interview. There's always something to learn from the great singers who have become so successful!
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