# Artist Buzz – Tyler Conti

- Link: https://exclusiveaccess.net/artist-buzz-tyler-conti/
- Published: 2011-05-21T03:09:36-04:00
- Author: EAN

**Who are your influences?**

_I was really influenced by my mother. She would play guitar and sing to my brother
and I all the time. The artists who inspired me were Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt,
Michael Jackson and Prince.._
 _ So many more, but i they were the few who i really
studied._

**What is your age? **

_26_

**Where did you grow up?**
 _I grew up in Southeast Portland, Oregon._ ** When did
you start singing? _I started imitating people really young. Around 5 or 6. I got
good at imitating artists and it kinda just turned into singing._  What instruments
do you play? _I started imitating people really young. Around 5 or 6. I got good
at imitating artists and it kinda just turned into singing._ _I play acoustic guitar
and a little electric. I can play a few chords on the piano, but i have a long way
to go to even say I can play it._

**What artist do you want to collaborate with?
 
_I would love to collaborate with
Bonnie Raitt, ToTo, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, John Hiatt, Stevie
Wonder, The Neville Brothers, Deitrick Haddon, The Eagles, J Moss, Keith Urban, 
Kenny Loggins, Paul Simon, and Sade. Im sure there are many more, but those are 
the ones I could think of and have on my ipod right now._
  Wo you write your own
songs? _Yes, I write all my lyrics, but almost everytime I work with someone else
on the musical side of the writing because we always come up with tunes that have
a better chance of reaching people when we work together. Every once in a while 
I can get a song by myself that is good, but i love working with someone else so
their perception comes through the song as well._

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 Who is 
your favorite r&b singer? _My favorite R&B singer is my brother Taylor Conti. If
I have to pick someone else then it is Michael Jackson. And if I cant choose him..
Its Joe_  Do you think r&b is lacking these days? _I do think R&B is lacking. I 
dont want to come out as an artist who judges people, I just want to give my input
and pray it helps the world. I think what R&B is lacking is good lyrical content
and a great perception on life, love, and God. There are great vocalist out there,
but i dont think too many are writing songs that are timeless. I think in order 
to do that, you have to be willing to trade fame and money for integrity to your
spirit and to God._

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 ** Are you
singing from experiences in your songs? _Every song I have written on this record
was an experience that really touched me. The record was recorded over about six
years._  What would you like for people to get from your music? _I would like people
to know that there is someone else out there who cares about the planet and who 
feels the way they do about true love. I want people to know that there is someone
else who cares about finding who he really is._  When can we expect to see/hear 
a music video? _I would like to shoot a video this year and put it out by summer._
Your first album doesn’t have a bad song on it.. is your next album in the works
and will it top the current album? _Thank you. That is such a huge compliment. My
next album is in the works and its gonna be a long process. I dont know if I could
ever top this record, but I think its possible. As long as i’m patient and make
sure I don’t rush the wrong songs on there, it will be a good record._

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**Describe the perfect girl?
 
 _I love this question. The things that are important
to me in a girl are good health: No drugs. A drink or smoke every once in a blue
moon, but otherwise sobriety is essential._
 _ Humor: Gotta really be able to bust
me up. I cant be fake laughin._ _ Compassion: Have to love all living things deeply.
Gotta know how to take care of someone when they are down._ _ Independece: Got to
have a job and a dream and be chasing it down. And its got to be a good dream!_  
Your music is well balanced.. what are your secrets to maintaining a well balanced
life? _Thank you again. It just starts with sobriety. Then giving and being a good
person. Being good to your body and mind is spirituality._  We know you have a twin
brother.. Is he also a talented musician? _My brother is Amazing!! He can write,
sing, and dance like crazy! He will be putting out a record soon so look out for
him. The Taylor Conti Band. Or just look up Taylor Conti._  When does your tour 
start? _Im going out this year. It looks like Spring._

**What is your favorite song on your album Dreaming?**
 _My favorite song is “Dreamingâ
€. Its one of my favorite songs i’ve ever been a part of._

**Do you have a website?**
 [Tyl3rConti.com](http://www.tyl3rconti.com/)

**We can’t wait to see what’s new. Keep up the great work and much success!-
Mixed Magazine**
 _Thank you so much Mixed Magazine. You guys are amazing_

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