Josiah Rea Interview | Put Me in the Picture | Aug. 2010

Introduce Yourself: Hey, My name is Josiah Rea

-How did you get your start in singing? Well, I was on a trip back home from Lake Tahoe, NV w/ my mama, and I felt God gave an instant passion for music…before this day, I had no interest in anything remotely close to music….it was crazy in a good way…

-Who are some of your influences? My influence in music is no other than Elvis Presley, I also have others…

-You were featured in the June issue of Popstar Magazine,  what was your first reaction when you found out you were going to be in the magazine?

I was like ‘WOW’ I am in the magazine…I was very excited…it was an accomlishment to me…and I’m looking forward to being in another issue in the next month or two….

-You just performed at the Fashion Designer’s Expo in Miami (May 2010),  how did those shows go?

They went amazing!! I had a blast…it was such a great cause, to be part of the charity event ‘Kids IN Distress’ that was part of the expo….I visited the facility for KID and it was one of the most charised, memorable moments in my life….

What is the most embarrassing thing thats happened to you while performing?

Well, I have not experienced a moment yet…

-Fav. song to play live?

My favorite song is , ‘I Won’t Fall’, I also like ‘Come Back To Me’.   BUT I actually love to perform ALL my songs…

-Your debut single is coming out soon, do you know the date of it’s release & the name of the singe?

The name of the singel is ‘Come Back To Me’. I am not sure on the release date…it could be late August, Sept.,  2010

Can you tell us a bit about recording the album?

I had an awesom e experience with all the producers I worked with…I love being in the studio and recording…It makes me feel good….

Fav. song from it?

My favorite song from this album is ‘Come Back To Me’.

Who is someone you would like to work with or play a show with in the future?

I would love to play a show with SwitchFoot, they are amazing….

-Fav. movie of all time:

My favorite movie of all time is, Passion of Christ & Salt. Salt was an awesome action packed movie, and POC was very touching and meaningful to me…..

What is something people may be surprised to find out about you?

I’m into computers….

-What would you want to see/do if you found out the world was going to end in 1 week?

I would not change a thing…I love life the way it is..I feel blessed…

-Fav. artist/group of all time & your fav. song by them?

Elvis Presley- ‘That’s Alright’

-One song -or- cd you own that may be embarrassing to admit to:

I don’t hav’e anything embarrasing or afraid to admit..honestly..

-First concert you ever attended?

News Boys, they are an amazing Christian group..check ‘em out.

-What was your fav. cartoon or tv show while growing up?

of course, Scooby-Doo, he rocks!!!

Any last words/message to your fans? 

I want to thank everyone for  all the love and the support they give me through my facebook, twitter, & myspace. Thanks to  my family for the tremendous support. I am blessed to have what I have, and who I have in my lfe….peace&love

Hit me up on: www.myspace.com/josiahonline, Twitter: josiahrea, Facebook: josiahrea

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