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MusicExchange: Carli J Myers

Carli J Myers has l new single called Crazy, produced by the talented Ameen Harron. This song was written at a songwriter's camp last year and got released a few weeks ago and is now charting on Good Hope FM at number 18 and on Algoa FM's Top 20. The song has also entered the Jacaranda playlist as a hot hit this week.

I caught up with her during the big Cape storm last week.

MusicExchange: Carli J Myers

Bizcommunity What does music mean to you?

Music is not simply a passion of mine but a way of life that enriches each and every day. It makes my soul smile.

Bizcommunity Any funny moments on stage?

Forgetting lyrics and finding myself either singing the same verse 3 times or getting everyone in the audience to sing gibberish with me.

Bizcommunity Your heroes?

Any person willing to make a conscious effort to uplift someone else.

Bizcommunity Which living person do you admire most and why?

I can't choose one person. My brother once said to me that he admires something in every person who is close to him and that is why he has chosen the friends he has. This made me think a lot. I am inspired and thus admire so many people for their unique qualities. I try modeling my life and how I behave on all the good attributes of those closest to me (naturally my family and friends).

Bizcommunity What is your most treasured possession?

Photographs – they remind me of shared warm memories.

Bizcommunity It’s your round, what are you drinking?

Hot water, lemon and honey... with my piña colada.

Bizcommunity The song you wished you wrote?

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran.

Bizcommunity Any nicknames?

Carlz, CJ.

MusicExchange: Carli J Myers

Bizcommunity If you were not a musician what would you do?

An industrial psychologist during the week and hiking mountains on the weekends.

Bizcommunity Pick five words to describe yourself?

Considerate, loving, genuine, adventurous, motivated.

Bizcommunity Five desert island discs?

Christina Aguilera (Stripped)
World Classic Rockers
The Beatles
The Carpenters
Taylor Swift (Fearless)

Bizcommunity Greatest movie ever made?

My Fair Lady.

Bizcommunity What song changed your life?

River Deep Mountain High - Tina Turner.

Bizcommunity What is your favourite word?

Adventure.

Bizcommunity Favourite fashion garment?

A sarong - it's so versatile.

Bizcommunity Top of your bucket list?

Singing internationally. Traveling countries by foot.

Bizcommunity Your greatest achievement?

Being able to make my music passion a reality.

Bizcommunity What do you complain about most often?

Early mornings (we have a love-hate relationship).

Bizcommunity What is your fear?

Two things: losing those I love and living life blindly with no appreciation.

Bizcommunity On stage I tend to?

Forget the worries and get lost in the music.

Bizcommunity If you are walking on stage for a keynote speech, what song would you use and why?

Difficult to say which one but it would be a song that I felt shared an important message and one that I really enjoy to perform. Probably Walls.

Bizcommunity The best life lesson you have been taught?

To live consciously and be grateful for those moments.

Bizcommunity Where would you like to be right now?
On a tall rock overlooking the ocean during sunset time with friends and a delicious bottle of wine.

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About Martin Myers

Co-owner at Triple M Entertainment, founder Music Exchange, manager Sipho Hotstix Mabuse
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