Born in the UK but raised in Jamaica and NY, Nathan was destined to be an international star. Being the son of reggae singer Lorna Gee, Nathan was inroduced to music at an early age. In his teens, Nathan spent most of his years in London where he developed his music style which was strongly influenced by the culture and music of both the US and Jamaica. Check out the conversation MMIM had with the talented artist and leave love.
MMIM: You have an international background from both London and Jamaica. Can you tell our readers how that has influenced your musical style?
Nathan: Living in different places means I’ve grown up with reggae music, pop music, and other genres. Being from the UK, the genre lines are blurred, and this allows you to mix genres easily, and this is what I try to do.
MMIM: In 2007, you released your debut album. Can you tell us how that album was received and what we can expect to see on your upcoming album?
Nathan: Masterpiece did well. A lot of people liked it. We released it independently and a lot of people said that if it was a major release it would have done better. It was a culmination of everything I have worked on all my life.
Nathan (cont.): On my new album fans can expect a more confident sound. I am more sure not about the kind of sound I want achieve musically. I’ve grown into the type of sound I want to make.
MMIM: Can you tell us what was the inspiration behind your current single “Super Woman?”
Nathan: I wanted something that girls could relate to and kind of aspire to. It’s about that feeling when you meet someone who has everything you need and want without even having to try. It’s a celebration of that moment.
MMIM: You have said that you want to start your career off by being independent first. Can you tell us what is your reason behind this?
Nathan: A lot of people, who sign deals before they know who they are as an artist, become at the mercy of the record company. When you’re independent you have more control, are more self-reliant and you have a say in creating your own buzz.
MMIM: Congrats on your performance at the Essence Music Festival last month. Can you tell us what you enjoyed most about that experience if you have any upcoming tour dates?
Nathan: I loved everything about it. I was there with a lot of people and the performance was great. The crowd was really receptive. I can’t wait to perform more! Since then I’ve performed in Indianapolis, DC, and NYC (@ BB Kings).
Nathan (cont.): All of my tour dates will be on my myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/nathanofficial
MMIM: Can you tell us what would be the ultimate duet or collaboration for Nathan?
Nathan: It’d have to be me with a female…lol…like Alicia Keys. Lauryn Hill would amazing also!
MMIM: How can our readers keep up with what Nathan is doing?
Nathan: Twitter (http://twitter.com/Nathanofficial), and Myspace (http://www.myspace.com/nathanofficial).
MMIM: Is there anything else you would like to share with our readers?
Nathan: I have a tattoo on my back that no one has seen yet. I’ve had it for about a month and it took 14 hours. I’ll get pictures on facebook soon!
September 3, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Nathan is super talented and is gonna bring something fresh and new to the game, so be in the look out, from singing to dancing…. Nathan is the ish!