{"id":82503,"date":"2021-03-12T16:51:21","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T16:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nijimagazine.com\/?p=82503"},"modified":"2021-03-13T10:00:08","modified_gmt":"2021-03-13T10:00:08","slug":"singer-songwriter-producer-andrea-godin-talks-musical-influences-individuality-collaborations-and-her-new-latest-release-on-the-rocks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nijimagazine.com\/2021\/03\/singer-songwriter-producer-andrea-godin-talks-musical-influences-individuality-collaborations-and-her-new-latest-release-on-the-rocks\/","title":{"rendered":"Singer-Songwriter & Producer Andrea Godin talks musical influences, individuality, collaborations and her new latest release ‘On The Rocks’"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photo credit: Thomas Williams<\/p><\/div>\n

With years of experience in the music industry as a singer, songwriter, and producer, topped with her endless live performance credentials, Andrea is an optimal example of a continuous and thriving success.<\/p>\n

Andrea has had countless musical releases, international tours with world renowned artists, and songs airing across the globe on television and radio. She has also reached as high as #7 on the Italian iTunes Dance charts and has collaborated with influential chart toppers and Grammy nominees throughout her career.<\/p>\n

After starting her own record label Scarlet Cartels and sub label Red Cartel, she has assembled an exclusive powerhouse team including dance music icon Starkillers which whom she collaborates with on many of her projects. From techno to melodic house, R&B to dark, gritty pop, her label has the coolest vibes for many different tastes.<\/p>\n

Andrea also has her own monthly DJ mix show “Fresh & Wild” which includes the freshest and wildest house and techno records. The show is syndicated to over 90 radio stations worldwide including the massive radio platforms DASH Radio and Mix 93 FM in Los Angeles. With steady releases lined up and in the works, stay tuned for what\u2019s to come from this young Canadian talent.<\/p>\n

What inspired you to begin a career in music?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been performing for all my life and I\u2019ve always loved to be on stage. I began writing about 16 years ago and had my first taste of radio airplay shortly after that. I think that\u2019s what really drove me to continue pursuing music and to have the strength to go through the ups and downs of what it takes to be successful in the industry. It was crazy to hear myself on the radio and I knew I wanted more of that. I also really looked up to strong female role models such as Beyonc\u00e9 (and Destiny\u2019s Child), Alicia Keys, and Christina Aguilera. These artists have definitely been a major inspiration and influence in my work.<\/p>\n

What differs you and your sound from other singers, songwriters and producers in the music industry? <\/strong><\/p>\n

From the beginning of my career I\u2019ve always released projects that were either in the style of Dance\/House or R&B but they were always released as separate projects. After having so much experience in both genres, I\u2019m now combining styles in a unique and edgy way so that the outcome is an unheard of mix of Electronic\/R&B\/House. I also have tons of experience from way back performing genres such as rock, soul, and country so I always find myself adding instruments such as soaring electric guitars into my productions. I absolutely love the feel that details like this add to my music.<\/p>\n

Your latest release \u2018On The Rocks\u2019 is out now. Please describe the creative process and inspiration behind the single? <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2018On The Rocks\u2019 is the debut release on my new label \u2018Red Cartel\u2019. Again, this song is a great example of adding the electric guitar element to an Electronic\/R&B record. I kept hearing the phrase \u201cOn The Rocks\u201d everywhere and I knew it would be a cool hook to write from. Then I thought of the first line in the chorus \u201cLove drunk like it\u2019s on the rocks\u201d and knew that was it! I wrote the entire song off of that one line. Any lyrics that had to do with being in love, being drunk, being love-drunk, etc., were what I was looking for. I collaborated with Starkillers on this track and he really helped me knock it out of the park. He always has the edgiest, coolest, darkest ideas for every song we do and working together we were definitely able to make this song come alive.<\/p>\n