Going one on one with Carmen Electra was
an enjoyable moment. She is sexy, sweet and the Gay community loves her… and she
definitely loves them back. Her new single, “I Like It Loud”, is filled
with words that we can all relate to, along with a bass beat that will allow the
Gays to move with a fierce attitude and the Straights to do some fist-pumping
action. The song is hot…just like the artist!
FC: Who
influenced your musical interests, and how old were you?
CE: I was surrounded by music from an early age since my father was a musician and music was very influential in our household.
CE: I was surrounded by music from an early age since my father was a musician and music was very influential in our household.
FC: What
motivates you musically?
CE: Growing up as a dancer, music was always my inspiration to move and express myself.
CE: Growing up as a dancer, music was always my inspiration to move and express myself.
FC: What was it
like to have your first album produced by Prince, and to open up for him on the
“Diamonds and Pearls” tour?
CE: I am so grateful to have had such an amazing learning experience that served as the foundation for my work ethic.
CE: I am so grateful to have had such an amazing learning experience that served as the foundation for my work ethic.
FC: That was 20
years ago. How have you grown since as an artist?
CE: So much of life is discovering who you are based on the variety of experiences you have. Interestingly enough, life has a tendency to come full circle. So what I've tried to do is learn as much as I can and grow as a person.
CE: So much of life is discovering who you are based on the variety of experiences you have. Interestingly enough, life has a tendency to come full circle. So what I've tried to do is learn as much as I can and grow as a person.
FC: Do you like
the change in the music industry?
CE: Well, with technology, the business has had to move faster than it used to. I don’t know if that’s good or bad really?
CE: Well, with technology, the business has had to move faster than it used to. I don’t know if that’s good or bad really?
FC: What was it
like recording, “I Like It Loud” with Bill Hamel?
CE: It happened in a very natural and organic way. I wasn't necessarily looking to do music at this point, but after hearing the track that Bill produced, it just felt right and I had to go for it.
CE: It happened in a very natural and organic way. I wasn't necessarily looking to do music at this point, but after hearing the track that Bill produced, it just felt right and I had to go for it.
FC: How did you
link up with Citrusonic Recordings?
CE: We linked up through a mutual friend; I fell in love with Orlando Puerta's vision, and it was a natural fit. I feel like he really gets me.
CE: We linked up through a mutual friend; I fell in love with Orlando Puerta's vision, and it was a natural fit. I feel like he really gets me.
FC: Are you happy
to be returning to your roots?
CE: Absolutely, nothing should ever stop you from following your heart and doing what you love to do.
CE: Absolutely, nothing should ever stop you from following your heart and doing what you love to do.
FC: The song is a
catchy upbeat dance track. Did you write it?
CE: No, it was written by Bill Hamel and Britt Daley.
CE: No, it was written by Bill Hamel and Britt Daley.
FC: How many
remixes are there of “I Like It Loud”?
CE: Over the holiday, Orlando and I sat down and listened to the remixes. So far, we've found 6 that we love by Hector Fonseca, Sir Paul, +36, Illskillz, Jeremus, and there are others.
CE: Over the holiday, Orlando and I sat down and listened to the remixes. So far, we've found 6 that we love by Hector Fonseca, Sir Paul, +36, Illskillz, Jeremus, and there are others.
FC: How’s the
response been since the dropping of “I Like It Loud” on November 13th, 2012 ?
CE: It's been very positive. The energy has been very good out there, and I'm having fun.
CE: It's been very positive. The energy has been very good out there, and I'm having fun.
FC: On
CE: It was our first time performing my single, “I Like It Loud”, and Wendy Williams was so cool to let us premiere it on her show.
FC: How was it
working with Simon Cowell on Britain
CE: I feel very grateful for the opportunity. We had a blast.
CE: I feel very grateful for the opportunity. We had a blast.
FC: Do you think
American Idol, X Factor and The Voice have changed the way a vocalist looks at
a career in the music industry?
CE: I think it has opened the door to more opportunities for extraordinary talent that may have never been discovered otherwise.
CE: I think it has opened the door to more opportunities for extraordinary talent that may have never been discovered otherwise.
FC: When will the
album be out?
CE: This year, but we are releasing more singles first.
CE: This year, but we are releasing more singles first.
FC: What do you
want our readers to know about Carmen Electra?
CE: As much as I love the glamorous side ofHollywood
CE: As much as I love the glamorous side of
FC: How can our
readers keep connected with Carmen Electra?
CE: On Facebook, tweet me @carmenelectra, my website carmenelectra.com, and on Instagram, of course.
CE: On Facebook, tweet me @carmenelectra, my website carmenelectra.com, and on Instagram, of course.
FC: Where can
"I Like It Loud" be purchased?
CE: ITunes, Amazon, Beatport, everywhere!!
CE: ITunes, Amazon, Beatport, everywhere!!
Love, Hugs and Kisses, and remember, “I Like It Loud”!
Best Always,
Frankie C.
Frankie C.
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