A voice with a purpose and a message, this month we bring you 'Silas', singer of Urban Contemporary Gospel music. Silas kindly shares his sentiments and thoughts and answers our top twenty questions on Life, Music, and everything inbetween. Check it out!

The Interview

1. Location

Gainesville, Florida, USA

2. When did you start in the music business?

I started to pursue a music career back in the mid 90's.

3. Music Genre?

Urban Contemporary Gospel.

4. How long have you been making music?

I've been singing since the age of seven.

5. What's your favourite piece of gear/equipment?

My voice.

6. What is the best album/single you ever bought?

The best album that I ever bought in the early 90's was Jodeci "Forever My Lady" this group took new-jack swing to a different level.

7. What is the best band you ever heard of?

TonyToniTone is one of the best bands within the new-jack era. Mint Condition is another.

8. If you were suddenly the most influential people in the music industry what would you change about it?

I would make the industry more of an industry where it is not driven by the dollar bill all the time, but the love of music. We all want to make sales and get paid but sometimes we forget the purpose of music which is the love to create a song that someone can relate to. This is the essence of music, people can take a song and relate it to what is going on in their lives.

9. What's your philosophy on life?

My philosophy on life is to live your life to the fullest but yet remember to praise God and give Him glory.

10.What do you think is important for a band to stay together?

In my opinion we see bands come and go. You must willing to stay in the music industry regardless if you made 100 millions sales or just 10 you should focus and keep the drive in your heart knowing one day you will reach the top.

11.What's your most treasured possession?

My voice.

12. What would you like to achieve in 2004?

To reach as many people to hear the message about Jesus and His soon return.

13. Where was your most memorable performance?

I sang at a church a while back and a certain member approached me and said that they felt the words that I was singing and it made them feel blessed knowing that the LORD truly loves them. That is why I do gospel music so that I can touch someone and help them see Jesus.

14. What's your biggest fear?

Knowing that some will chose to turn their backs on Jesus after He has made a way for salvation.

15. Who do you admire and why?

Jesus, because this is the reason why I sing. To use my talents to give Him glory.

16. What is your worst or funniest experience whilst performing?

I was singing at a wedding and suddenly I forgot the words to the song but I continued singing just making up words until I remember the lyrics. But it all came together and know one knew the difference. People actually thought it was a song that I wrote at the end.

17. What/who influences your music the most?

One again, I must say Jesus. Because without His love and mercy there is no reason for me to sing.

18. What does success mean to you?

Success means knowing that I have accomplished the task of winning souls through the gift of music. The money will come and so will the fame but that is not my main focus.

19. What would you like to be remembered for?

I would like to be remembered as an artist who went the distance to bring music to the hearts of those who were willing to hear the message.

20. What advice would you give newcomers to the music industry?

Don't get discouraged about the industry. If the doors of the industry are closed to you just keep moving forward and don't give up on your dreams to be successful. "To God Be the Glory".

Thanks to Silas for his thoughts and goodwill. You can visit Silas website at www.silasonline.com

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