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TERISA GRIFFIN takes our hot seat for the new years edition of Straight Official Sit Downs. The singer and songwriter is renowned for her performance on NBC’s The Voice. @klassikceo served up the questions and the vibe was indeed dope! Check out their one-on-one down below and click here to discover more emerging artists.

Q&A WITH TERISA GRIFFIN

What is your name? Tell us where you’re from and what interested you about the entertainment industry?

Terisa Griffin, From Monroe Louisiana but I’ve lived in Chicago for most of my professional career. I’ve always loved being creative so my thought is if this is truly what you love then it should be what takes care of you if you test it as a business. 

Who and/or what inspires you to create?

Love inspires me to create music as well as my circumstances in life and love. My stage One Woman Shows are inspired by the the women in music that I hold in the highest esteem. Those women paved the way for me to do what I do. 

How would you describe your sound?

My sound is a fusion of soul and a compliment of what happens in R&B with real Instruments. I call it Naked Soul. 

THE CREATIVE PROCESS

What is your creative process like?

I love writing my lyrics on the walls and in journals that I carry in my purse. I love to drive and sing into my phone whatever melody pops into my head. 

The track should play as if it’s a story. When I’ve given the album enough stories the project is complete in conception. Now the true work begins, creating a fluid sound that I can perform in stage with confidence. 

What artist(s) would you like to collaborate with?

My dream moment would be with Lenny Kravitz, DeAngelo, Bruno Mars, Her, & Pharrell. 

If you try you haven’t failed because nothing beats a failure but a try! The outcome does not define you. You define you in your actions and your ways.

What is one message you would give to your supporters?

Thank you so much for supporting me and giving me the opportunity to be a part of the music in your life. I don’t take your love, time or hard earned dollars for granted so I’ll always give you the best that I have!

LET’S SHIFT GEARS

What is an unknown talent/skill you have that most people don’t know about?

I’m a good event planner and I love to decorate events! 

What would you be doing right now, if you weren’t doing music?

God has allowed me to do what has brought me true joy. I’ve used my talents and he has multiplied them so I’m not afraid to work. I’ve worked hard to have joy in my life so music is my life and I think it’s healthy to not what if but always know what IS! 

Who are some artists/people you admire and why?

I admired my Queen Aretha Franklin because she wasn’t afraid to be who she was! Soulful and talented in so many genres. She was unapologetically Aretha! 

I admired my Queen Tina Turner, because she rose above what others thought of her and knew who she was! She inspired me to throw age out the door and just be who you are. She worked hard and made CHAMPAGNE out of Lemons!

I admired my King Luther Vandross for his work ethic and his ability to stand on the stage and control us with his voice not a lot of dancers! His VOICE WAS PERFECT and it blinded us to the industry’s thought of what was perfect! He was perfection personified! 

Just to name a few!

IN CONCLUSION

What is the best advice you’ve been given?

My Father told me Terisa just do your best and don’t worry about failure. If you try you haven’t failed because nothing beats a failure but a try! The outcome does not define you. You define you in your actions and your ways. Eventually you will get the outcome you want!  Enjoy the ride and be the best version of you! 

If you could change anything about the industry, what would it be?

These are three things I’d pray to change:

I would change that technology has changed the ability for the Artist to make money. I believe technology has gotten ahead of this industry. 

I’d place more value on content and ability when it comes to Artist and not just marketing because our children are sponges …but I’m old school. 

I’d love for Artist to understand the power we have and the influence. Influence is a big responsibility we have whether we ask for it or not so we have to be careful. Just don’t fall for everything just to get paid! We need our money but also need integrity 

What’s next for you, where would you like to see yourself in the next year?

I’d love to be on several successful tours with my fans having a career like the people I have open for and or admire…like Frankie Beverly, The OJAYS, Charlie Wilson, Anita Baker,  and so many more! 

What is your social media? How can people get in contact with you? 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BxPLULVd8/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terisa_griffin/profilecard/?igsh=MTA3Z2lidzgyeWc4Mw==

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