LIZZEN is the next contestant taking the hot set for this edition of Straight Official Sit Downs. @klassikceo got the opportunity to chop it up with the up and coming artist. Check out their one-on-one down below and click here for more Straight Official Sit Downs.
Q&A WITH LIZZEN
What is your Name? Tell us where you are from and what first interested you in the entertainment industry?
My name is Lizzen. I’m from Akron, Ohio. In 2018 I released my first studio single and the community loved my sound and lyrics. That’s what made me start taking singing more seriously.
Who and/or what inspires you to create?
The world around me inspires me to create stories as well as music, friends, myself and social media.
How would you describe your sound?
I would describe my sound as unique and anointed, I don’t use auto tune, so my vocals are raw. What you hear is the real deal.
THE CREATIVE PROCESS
What is your creative process like?
Creating for me is all day process. I may stumble across something while scrolling social media or just out in the lawn.. at the grocery store, whatever I can turn into a story is what I do. I don’t have a process it’s naturally in me.
What artist(s) would you like to collaborate with?
At the moment I don’t have a specific artist. Honestly, I’m just glad my sound and music is finally getting heard around the world! I really stay in my own lane. I’m so focused on being a better artist day by day that I don’t really listen to other R&B artist I listen to a lot of gospel. Whoever is down to collaborate, let’s pop it!
Thank you guys for accepting me and my style. Always keep your dream alive NEVER let it die!!
Lizzen
LET’S SHIFT GEARS
What is the most talent/skill you have that most people don’t know about?
Honey, I can cook my tail off you hear me!! (laughs)
What would you be doing right now, if you weren’t doing music?
Running my food truck. I have a mean Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake that I’m known for around my city. I also make Birria tacos and driving a school bus.
Who are some artists/people you admire and why?
I absolutely love and admire my mama I mean she’s the definition of loyal and gone hold you down, period! I get my loyalty from her. If I mess with you, I mess with you the long way for real! My mom has been by my side through it all! She’s my best friend!!
WRAPPING IT UP
What is the best advice you’ve been given?
Take everything as business never get your feelings involved when it comes to handling business. Be prompt and finish what you started.
If you could change anything about the industry, what would it be?
Chileee as long as my paper flowing in, I ain’t worried about no body else’s and what they got poppin’ off. You feel me!
What’s next for you, where would you like to see yourself in the next year?
Ima keep on grinding with this music and in the next year I see myself at the Grammys I gotta get to them Grammys man!
How can we stay tapped in? Let us know where we can follow you on social media?
Instagram: @iamlizzen
TikTok @imlizzen
Facebook @Lizzen
