We first seen Jamie when he appears as a cameo in Step Up, the dance movie. And he is smoking hot with the song he performs in it. Then after close to a year we see that Jamie came out with his first album and single. And it surprises us that Jamie can go from a totally pop/Disco style and come to the soulful jazzy Park Bench Relaxing melody. Jamie Scott is the talented singer song writer that can do it all and do them well. And later this year you can grab his new album in store, check out some of his new sound at his MySpace , www.myspace.com/jamiescottandthetown
Here is our interview with the talented charming musician, Jamie Scott.
Hey Jamie. It's great to finally meet you online.
Q: Let's start with the basic Jamie. You came from U.K. and you got a jazzy soulful sound with you. How long have you been writing and working on music?
I started playing the guitar at 7 and have basically been obsessed with music ever since. I grew up with both my parents playing all different types of music which I guess must have influenced me.
Q: you start playing guitar at a very young age. Is it hard to start that early?
I think when you start anything young it makes it easier to pick things up, but I still learn new things every time I'm in the studio .
Q: A lot of us first know you when you film the movie Step Up! How is acting compare with singing?
Well acting is different from performing on stage because you don't get the opportunity to stop performing on stage if something doesn't work. So in that sense it's much more like been in the studio, it's something you can work on till it's the way you want it.
Q: when you are in the movie your sound is sexy and pop and very modern, and yet your album is totally opposite of that, it's soulful and pure and green. It gave me quite a shock really at the time. How did you decide which to sing and what style to go for?
Well initially the song in the movie was going to be a song of mine called 'Soul' but it wasn't up tempo enough. So when I met the producers they still wanted me to be in the movie but to sing a more poppy modern song which was 'Made'.
Q: will we be seeing any more of that pop, R & B sound from you or even more acting?
Well I have no plans to do any more acting but who knows if the right part was offered to me.
Q: how is live performance like compare to writing long hours in the studio?
I really enjoy both but it's always nice to be in front of people who want to hear your music, I see it as one leading to the other all the hard work in the studio leads to me been able to perform to people.
Q: who is your most influential person musically and in your life?
Donnie Hathaway has probably been the most influential person musically in my life but I think every bit of music I hear has an influence on some level. I have a really close family and they always have a influence on me.
Q: are there any artists or producers that you are looking forward to collaborating on a song?
Well I've recently collaborated with Lucie Sliva's on a song called 'Gold' which was cool, but a hero of mine is a guy called Lewis Taylor and I'd love to do something with him.
Q: so what 's next on the agenda of the Jamie Scott camp?
Well it's an exciting time with various projects in the pipeline, all I can say for now is watch this space.
Q: How did the decision of going for a music career came about?
I remember been at school in class and all I could think about was the melodies in my head that when I knew I had to take up music full time.
Q: you ever wonder if you are not a musician what else will you be?
Well I've always been into Sport so maybe a Tennis Coach or something like that. But to be Honest with you I can't imagine my life without music.
Q: any advice for those aspiring artist out there?
My only advice is to work hard and believe in yourself.
Q: before we leave, would you like to say anything here to all your fans our there?We wish you have a fantastic year ahead Jamie. Thanks for giving us the opportunity sit down and do this with you.
Just like to say a massive thank you to all my fans that have supported me. And if you want to see me perform live over the internet tune into my Myspace for updates. www.myspace.com/jamiescottandthetown
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