Contest Champion

Frontliners
MakeaStar.com Contest Champion
Contest Round Ending 1/04/2005
 

Frontliners have been together for 3 years and have a library of recorded tracks for upcoming releases.

 

Band Members:

Jean Eddy Exantus - Guitar
Nikyia Exantus - Piano
John Oplinger - Guitar, Piano, Drums (
on some tracks)



MakeaStar.com: Welcome to the finals. Did you ever think you would get this far?

Frontliners: I believe our music is strong and it stands out from the other artists in the hip hop genre, and for that we have accomplished so much and it has gotten us this far. I thank everyone for showing us love it means a lot to us and it shows that God is working through our music


MAS:
What do you think it is about your song that it has gotten into the finals?

Frontliners: I know many times we might feel alone but the lord is always there watching over us performing miraculous miracles.


MAS: Have you been getting any e-mail from Fans? The Industry?

Frontliners: Yes we receive mail from fans over seas and here in the United States. In the industry we have producers who contact us and artist who show us support. My sister and I gladly respond to our fan mail.


MAS: What is the response to your song and your sound in general?

Frontliners: We receive positive feedback from artists who are currently trying to get in the industry, and from people who are in the industry.


MAS: What do you think about MakeaStar.com's Industry review service?

Frontliners: I think it's wonderful! It gives an artist the chance to be heard by people in the industry.


MAS: What about the equal voting power being given to Fans and the Industry in the contests?

Frontliners: I believe this is a fair voting policy, by giving voting power to the fans shows what music is enjoyed by the public, and the industry has experience on what music is ready for the public today.


MAS: Was getting into the contest your primary goal or were you more interested in the industry review?

Frontliners: My manger/ uncle entered us in a competition to get an idea how the music would affect others.


MAS: How did you develop your sound? Is there a primary songwriter? Is it collaborative?

Frontliners:  We developed by being open minded with all types of genres. The primary song writer is Xzantus.


MAS: Any influences you care to mention? What have other people compared you to?

Frontliners:
The most significant influences in my life that shaped me into the person that I am today is my Mother, close friends and family. The music which shaped my style is by artists like Sting, Mos def, and the Fugees. 


MAS: What do you think may set you apart from other Artists in your genre?

Frontliners: Our music is original and unique from other artists in our genre.


MAS: It’s obvious that your recorded material is great, how about the your shows?

Frontliners: While on stage my partner and I have a great connection with the crowd, using Nikiya soulful voice with intense freestyles.  The effort and energy we put in our shows pays of in the end, resulting in crowd participation and a strong stage presence.


MAS: Are you playing anywhere anytime soon?

Frontliners:  Currently we are not booked to perform in any venues.


MAS: Have you released your music already? If so how, where and when?

Frontliners: If not, do you plan to in the near future? We have released our music independently, and currently we are looking for a distribution deal.


MAS: Where would you like to see your music take you?

Frontliners: My current goal is for our music to go main stream and international.


MAS: How realistic is that goal in terms of the immediate future?

Frontliners: Getting this far in the competition is a blessing and shows that it could be a realistic goal for being main stream in the future


 

 
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