Ambré Q&A
By Tosin Faseemo
Ambré is a R&B artist. She’s a self-taught musician originally from New Orleans. Keep reading to find out about her creative process.
Q: What sparked your interest in music?
A: I’ve always been interested in music, I started writing songs as a kid. Brandy was a huge inspiration to me growing up.
Q: What is your creative process like?
A: Every time is different. I get inspired a lot by movies, so when I’m writing I have to be looking at something visually.
Q: Who are your biggest musical inspirations?
A: Andre 3000, Frank Ocean, Brandy.
Q: How would you describe your genre of music?
A: My genre changes every time I get a new idea. I don’t feel tied to one genre.
Q: Do you prefer live shows or recording in the studio? Why?
A: I love both. They’re completely different experiences.
Q: What is your dream concert venue?
A: Madison Square Garden.
Q: Who would you like to collaborate with and why?
A: Andre 3000 because I love him. He’s perfect….he’s a master of wordplay, cadence, and fresh ideas.
Q: What advice would you give to someone who is trying to break into the music scene?
A: Have fun, be honest, learn and study as much as possible.
Q: Your last EP, “Pulp,” has a very smooth, relaxed vibe. What inspired its title?
A: It came to me in a dream. Pulp is a coming of age story about four soon-to-be high school graduates who stumble upon a garden of hallucinogenic oranges. Together they go on a “trip” through this fictional city, Lucida.