Artist Spotlight

Meet PRPL CHLD, A Multi-talented Singer, Music producer and Songwriter

PRPL CHLD is a self-taught artist, DJ, music producer, singer, songwriter, and fashion designer from the US. He started by writing his first song at the age of 6 on a homemade guitar made of a rubber band and tissue box. After high school, he started touring in the US full time in his music project.

In his music project, PRPL CHLD makes all of his own beats, writes his own music, and makes his own music videos, and master it all in his home studio.

His music has been featured on Showtime, Amazon Prime, Lyrical Lemonade, The HMMA Awards, Vans Warped Tour, REVRY TV, and many more.

In his latest album “sweet and low” he expressed his undying love for original music.

Listen to “sweet and low” on Spotify:

Hi PRPL CHLD, thanks for taking out time to respond to us. Can you tell us a story about what brought you to this specific career path?

PRPL CHLD – Yes I think I can: I fought cancer a few years ago, and I thought that maybe I would want to quit music and give up on my dreams or something. But the complete opposite happened: I began making electronic music on my own at home when I wasn’t sick from the chemo, and that turned into the “PRPL CHLD” project. It is meant to be something that is an outlet for me creatively, something that can’t be taken away from me no matter how bad things get. Every time I work on my music and DJ sets, it brings me complete joy, with no distractions or compromises.

Can you share the most interesting story that happened to you since you started this career?

PRPL CHLD – The most interesting thing is probably. That I’ve gotten the chance to go to so many cool places like London, the US, Canada, many beaches and I’ve met many amazing people along the way. It’s interesting to me that I can’t remember the last time that I’ve taken a vacation, mainly because when I was touring, IT WAS A VACATION. A vacation that also made me work hard, haha. But I am kind of a work-a-holic, so I would honestly rather do a tour than a vacation anyway.

Can you share a story about the funniest mistake you made when you were first starting? Can you tell us what lesson you learned from that?

PRPL CHLD – I must first say, that without mistakes, you can’t have any victories. ALWAYS MAKE MISTAKES AND KEEP TRYING!!! Funniest mistake? Hitting myself in the face with the microphone and chipped my tooth. I’ve learned to “KEEP THAT THING 3 INCHES AWAY!!!” Or maybe that music video I released a long time ago that you can’t find online anywhere.

What are some of the most interesting or exciting projects you are working on now?

PRPL CHLD – Right now I am gearing up for Q1 / Q2 2022. I operate more like a fashion brand than a music label… I release music consistently throughout the year, every quarter. I collaborate with other fashion brands and we release merchandise that compliments those songs of that particular season. At the end of each year, I like to look at the entire year as a complete work of art. It all has to work together, and then the next year I do something completely different. Right now, I’m most excited about the upcoming live dates and also some secrets that we may share in early 2022.

Who are some of the most interesting people you have interacted with? What was that like? Do you have any stories?

PRPL CHLD – I worked with the infamous Kim Fowley (creator of The Runaways / Joan Jett) and I even got to hang with Joan at the studio once. There was just so much to soak up and learn. And for them to be interested in what I was doing, and to be as excited about the future of music as I was – it was a real inspiration and a pretty cool experience. Kim Fowley passed away shortly after, I was one of the last artists to ever work with him. I went to dinner with him, my brother from another mother Matt, and Sebastian Bach from that one hairband. They were so “Hollywood ” it was too funny.

Which tips would you recommend to your colleagues in your industry to help them to thrive and not “burn out”?

PRPL CHLD – Focus on your mental health: that is 100 percent for me. Gain the right perspective on yourself. And take your mental health seriously when it comes to touring/being online. Don’t let people impact you in negative ways: ALWAYS BE YOU and remind yourself that YOU DESERVE TO BE HAPPY AND HEALTHY. Never, EVER listen to a hater. Either laugh them off or feel bad for them for being so unhappy. But don’t you let it affect YOU!!

You have been blessed with success in a career path that can be challenging. Do you have any words of advice for others who may want to embark on this career path, but seem daunted by the prospect of failure?

PRPL CHLD – YES ABSOLUTELY. Get ready to fail. Get ready to make failure your new best friend. Start to LOVE FAILING. I have always seen failures as almost like a cheat code: you fail, and you get the RIGHT answers immediately after. If you DO NOT TAKE ACTION, you will be left with regret. And that is something you want to avoid –

REGRET is the silent killer of the human / LACK OF CONFIDENCE is the silent killer of the artist. Be confident and live with no regrets 🙂

Can you share with our readers any self-care routines, practices, or treatments that you do to help your body, mind, or heart to thrive? Kindly share a story or an example for each.

PRPL CHLD – Yes sure. Lately avoiding alcohol had been an incredible way to avoid feeling any type of way… it takes away your energy and it is hard to put in the required hours if you aren’t focused. Sleep is also important. I might take a Monday and Tuesday just for sleeping. Because I might be at the club all week and up until 8 am Performing- this life can take a toll on you without you realizing it. If you’re lacking motivation or inspiration, just sleep for a day or two. Pro athletes use this method as well.

What are your “5 things I wish someone told me when I first started” and why? Please share a story or example for each.

PRPL CHLD –

Ok here we go:

1. It’s harder than you think: I would have learned more, faster.

2. It’s easier than you think: I wouldn’t have taken the breaks I did, because of the overwhelming pressure to “make it”. If you’re happy, YOU MADE IT

3. Be an electronic artist: I honestly love it so much, I kinda wish I didn’t mess around singing in a punk band as long as I did. When I went solo, everything clicked for me.

4. Don’t let personal life mess up your artistic / business goals: find someone who supports you and doesn’t want to see you fail

5. Don’t listen to other advice, spend more time creating your own tried-and-true advice: kind of hypocritical to say in an advice column lol but it’s probably the most important thing I ever learned.

Can you please give us your favorite “Life Lesson Quote”? Can you share how that was relevant to you in your life?

PRPL CHLD – OK sure: hanging out in the chemotherapy ward for 3 months was all I needed to understand that life is short, and to be unhappy is just probably not worth it. Everyone there was in a pretty good mood, and it made me kind of feel like, “wow, and I’m getting out of here, and I’m in a BAD mood?” get that perspective fixed!!!

None of us are able to achieve success without some help along the way. Is there a particular person who you are grateful towards who helped get you to where you are? Can you share a story about that?

PRPL CHLD – Yeah, my brother Matt (from another mother) lol has been there since I first went solo, and he always saw the light in me. He never listened to the BS in the press or from people that were basically haters. And because of that, he became my personal manager way back at the beginning, and still to this day. We have nothing but great memories of going through this industry alone.

You are a person of enormous influence. If you could start a movement that would bring the most amount of good to the most amount of people, what would that be? You never know what your idea can trigger. 🙂

PRPL CHLD – To be honest, I’ve got the type of energy that could probably come up with maybe a few different ideas for the future… because, at the end of the day, I do what I do because I can genuinely see that people LOVE AND APPRECIATE IT. That makes me feel so inspired to keep doing bigger and better things. I would love to make anyone in the chemo ward have a better experience. I would love to also create a live concert experience that is healthy and energizing, like Coachella but way smaller and more fun. Oh, and I truly want to build an enormous animal shelter for any abused animals, and live on-site with workers to take care of them. I have rescued 3 guinea pigs thus far, and they are my biggest supporters:) So maybe mix them all together into one big charity-animal-tropical EDM getaway?

We are very blessed that some of the biggest names in Business, VC funding, Sports, and Entertainment read this column. Is there a person in the world, or in the US with whom you would love to have a private breakfast or lunch, and why? He or she might see this. 🙂

PRPL CHLD – Let’s see…. right now? Gary Vee is my guy.. Dan Pena I would love for him to scream at me for a while lol. Probably Deadmau5 / Steve Aoki / Armin Van Buuren would be absolutely mind-blowing… Kanye West definitely, and also – Elon Musk of course. I want to start a record label with Elon, I think we could probably do really cool things for the music on Mars!!

How can our readers follow you online?

PRPL CHLD –

You can follow PRPL CHLD on all social media platforms @PRPLCHLD.

Do well to add PRPL CHLD up on Spotify.

Visit my website for more.

www.prplchld.com

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Artist Spotlight

Exclusive Interview with Country Chart-Topper Ashley Puckett

Ashley, it’s great to have you here. Let’s start from the beginning. Can you share a bit about your journey into music and how your upbringing in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, influenced your musical path?

Hi! Thank you for taking some time with me today!
My musical journey started when I was only about 5 years old when I sang my first song from the Dixie Chicks. Sometimes I like to say it even started before, because my mother would sing to me all the time When I was little, and there was always country music playing. Growing up, I had a great childhood. I was a happy child, always had my parents support for anything I wanted to do. I didn’t want for anything. Still to this day, my parents are my biggest fan. I remember growing up I was writing songs on my swing set outside in the summer. Music was just part of me growing up all the way to where I am now.

You mentioned being inspired by artists like Lee Ann Womack, Carrie Underwood, and Miranda Lambert. How have these influential figures shaped your style and approach to songwriting and performing?

I love traditional county music. And gals like Miranda allow me to still do what I do because a lot of this genre is moving to pop country, and there’s listeners out there that still want to hear some good ol’ country tunes. My influences are those who I can follow a path of success and motivation no matter the set backs, and those who have paved ways for others. These women, among others showed me at an early age that you can be yourself and stick to your roots, and more success will come from that.

At age sixteen, you picked up the guitar and began writing songs. What was it about songwriting that drew you in, and how did you hone your skills as a songwriter over the years?

Yes, learning to play guitar was a very big part of taking my songwriting to the next level. For me, songwriting came early also. It’s always been an outlet for me to express myself. I’m a very good listener, but when it comes to talking,I usually say it better in song. It’s a way to remember the good times and help me get through the bad. And the thing is, I’m not the only one who goes through those emotions, so it’s a way to share a way of healing for others, too.

Your debut album, “Never Say Never,” was a lifelong dream come true. Can you tell us about the process of bringing this album to life and working with industry professionals like Bryan Cole and Doug Kasper?

It truly was nothing short of a dream come true! I love being on stage, and writing songs, but the part where you get to work with like minded, talented individuals and see your work come to life and share a million creative moments together is by far my favorite part of making music. It’s been a while now since I’ve been in the studio, and I miss it very much!

The first single from your album, “Medicine,” charted nationally and received widespread acclaim. What was the inspiration behind this song, and how did it feel to see it resonate with audiences?

When I heard that song for the first time, it spoke to my heart because it was just so raw and beautiful. There’s an innocence about that one that I felt could touch many different types of people just like it did me. I love acoustic love song, easy listening music, and this one was all of that wrapped in one.
I knew this song had to be part of my debut album because it was a perfect fit to my traditional style, my vocals, and love for beautiful melodies. I love how the audience has taken an immediate interest in me and this song and helped start my mainstream music career.

“Bulletproof,” released on your birthday, became a #1 iTunes hit in South Africa, and a #1 Radio Hit in the US. What was your reaction to the song’s success, and did you expect it to have such a significant impact?

Oh my gosh, it was such a surprise to me! Honestly, when that happened, it gave me a whole new look on my accomplishments to that moment and made me realize that every little success until then had contributed to that very moment. So I till this day appreciate the little things and the little successes a lot more because I know they will lead to much more. I was also very surprised to learn about the culture in South Africa and how they outsource music and love country! That was very cool to learn! I’d love to visit there sometime!

Your single, “What’s Her Name,” was also a radio hit. Can you give us a glimpse into the inspiration behind this track and what listeners should expect from it?

This one was very fun to record! It’s very “done me wrong, cheating song country” haha. A lot of us have unfortunately been in that situation, and it was finally a moment to sing about it! You put so much into something and give your all to someone who would just rather take it for granted and not show the decency to you that the relationship isn’t working out, they go out and cheat and then play at home like it’s all good and perfect. You’re blind sided. Naturally it makes you wonder who she is and what’s her name.

You mentioned that meeting Bryan and Doug reignited your passion for music and inspired you to pursue your dreams. What is it about your collaboration with them that makes it so special, and how has it influenced your creative process?

In so many ways! This opportunity when we all met and decided to move forward gave me my chance at country music. So I knew my life was changing I just didn’t know how or what to expect. Throughout the process of making the album, I leaned a lot about the industry and a lot about myself. I think this project made me a better artist both creatively and professionally. As I mentioned earlier, when I have the chance to be in the studio, it became my favorite part of my entire career. Just getting to create music from nothing and see it turn into a masterpiece with a bunch of talent in the room making it possible is just beyond amazing. It also inspired me to keep writing – not that it was going away, but because I saw that the words I put on paper were not just words anymore with an A-cappella melody, it was a radio hit. That people liked!

With your new single, “Anchor,” on the horizon, what can fans anticipate from this latest release, and how does it fit into the larger narrative of your musical journey?

I’m very excited to share this one! I wrote this song on a birthday vacation in Florida. I love the sea and I get most my inspiration lately it seems from the ocean. This song is a pretty melody, vocal and simple yet story telling song. My favorite instrument you don’t hear much anymore is steel guitar, so we brought that back here for sure! After my debut album, I wanted to start sharing my original work, and “Anchor” is going to be a follow up to my first written debut back in 2022, “Tequila”

That song was accepted very well and made it into the top 80 on the Music Row charts, so I’m hoping this one can set a huge stage for me and my writing and overall career showing that I didn’t just write and sing one song, I’m a songwriter, too, and I have a lot to say and share!

Finally, where can listeners find your music and stay updated on your upcoming releases and performances?

All major platforms, wherever you listen. Amazon music, Apple Music, pandora, Spotify, or if you’re out and about on the town having a drink, play a song on any AMI Jukebox! I’m also really big on Facebook and instagram for all things Ashley including upcoming events and performances. You can also check out my website at www.AshleyPuckett.com

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Roman Da’Fro Serves Up Fresh Vibes with ‘In N Out’

Da’Fro’s “In N Out” is a masterfully crafted sonic piece that blends old-school funk with modern elements to create a nostalgic yet innovative sound. The track’s infectious rhythm and smooth vocals are complemented by catchy hooks and irresistible melodies. Da’Fro’s signature style is evident throughout the song, as he combines multiple layers of instruments and samples to create a rich and dynamic sound.

The track’s production is exceptional, with a tight and punchy mix that allows every element to shine through. The drums are particularly impressive, with a groove that is both complex and infectious. The bassline is equally impressive, providing a solid foundation for the track while also adding subtle variations to keep the listener engaged.

“In N Out” is a celebration of life and living in the moment. The song’s catchy hooks and upbeat tempo invite the listener to let loose and dance like nobody’s watching. But beneath the surface lies a deeper message about seizing the day and making the most of every opportunity. Da’Fro’s lyrics encourage listeners to savor every experience and embrace the journey, whether it’s on the dance floor or in their everyday lives.