1. Hello Metrell can you tell me about yourself?
My name is Metrell Hurst. I am from a little small town of Athens, Tn about 30 minutes from Chattanooga, TN in which i tell everyone i am from. I actually moved to NYC for modeling and music, although i did my share of modeling i choose to focus more on my heart, which is my music. I write my own material, but i also love working with other artist. When two or more come together there is a lot of magic that can happen.
2. Who are your musical influences?
Oh. I love Sam Cooke, Donnie Hathaway, Anthony Hamilton (who i often get compared to), I love Tank and not just his music but his writing. He is easily one of the most underrated artist i know. I also love Sean Garrett his writing is just amazing, and i am inspired my him. Brian Michael Cox and Rodney Jenkins two amazing song writers i would love to work with. I also love Luke James and Frank Ocean their styles and writing is very similar to my own. Frank can be a little deep at times but he can also bring what love really is out. Luke is smooth and can make you feel what he is singing or writing about its pretty amazing.
3. What type of sound of music do you do?
I have a R&B/Soul style I am not pop and i don't try to be. I am influenced by Gospel because that's where i started, so you will hear a lot of gospel influences in my music.
4. When did you in love with music?
I think music fell in love with me before i even knew what it was. I came out the wound singing and screaming before i realized what a note was. Then at the age of 5 i asked to sing in the choir. At the age of 15 i got into writing and that's really where i fell hard for music. Nothing like creating your own music. Its a way to tell your story when you cant seem to tell it any other way.
5.Anything new coming up with you?
Absolutely!! I have a single out right now, a duet with Damien Crawford titled 'I Can Do Better" which is on Itunes, Rhapsody, Emusic, Amazon, Spotify, Google Play, etc.. Now!! So, make sure you guys go get that! My new single "Who I Am" will be release soon. So look out for that. It attacks Abusive Relationships, Molestation, Rape, Bullying, anybody that every felt like they weren't enough. I also have a EP coming out at the end of this year or the beginning of next year "Reflections". Reflections is that type of album that really tells the story without holding anything back. Its the story of my life. I am taking my story and putting it into a musical layout. Admitting fault and knowing when i wasn't at fault. Writing about my pain was tough but writing about the pain that i caused was tougher. Putting myself in someone Else's shoes was hard. Specially because i was there but maturity is humbling yourself to realize and feel there pain as well. So, that's what i tried to do on the album. Let me tell you everything will be able to speak to you. I promise anyone is going to be able to relate to at least on track off of Reflections.
6.What is the sexiest thing about yourself?
Oh, this is easy. My personality!! Hands down! Look, there is a cute guy every where, there is a nice body every where. If you have a forgettable personality its not a good look. One thing i can definitely say about myself is personality speaks through any look that i may have about myself period and that's the sexiest thing about me. People think I'm this stuck up, cocky guy, that's full of myself before they even meet me. Then once they meet me its a completely different story. I am nice guy, who loves to have a good time and who can talk to anyone no matter what they look like! Unless, your just that person that just annoys the hell out of me, then I'm just over it!
7. Desribe who you are musically?
Musically I'm a honest note, with a smooth melody, and a pleasant tone. I'm vulnerable, and authentic, open yet honest. I make you feel love and pain at the same time. I can make you smile and cry in one song. Musically i am you, you are me. Because this is who i write about. I am inspired by everything and everyone. Every emotion of every feeling. Musically i try to be all of everything.
8.Has there ever been a time you wanted to give up?
Look i have been through a lot in my life. There has been several times i just wanted to give up and stop trying. But, that's not who i am. I am not a quitter i am a fighter. I have been fighting all my life and the moment i stop, its not worth living. Fight for love, fight for a chance, fight for what you believe in. Its being motivated, determined to just make it. The moment that person that told you that you won't amount to anything can say, "I'm proud of what you become", the fight was worth it. The moment the person that broke your heart tells you, "I'm happy for you, you deserve the best, or I'm glad to see that someone can love you the way i couldn't", the fight was worth it. For every no you got came the yes that changed your life, The fight is worth it.
9. Who would you love to calab with?
You know honestly i don't know. Its just one of those things that would just happen. I collaborated with Damien Crawford already and that was amazing, the two of us wrote an amazing song "I Can Do Better". I'm honestly not sure who i would like to colab with next, I'm open to work with actually anyone that has a gift and is passionate about there craft.
10. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
In 5 years i hoped to be signed, on the charts. Grammy nominations and/or awards. Respected for my music and my writing. Reaching tons of people in such a positive manner you can't help but support what i stand for.
11. Describe a day in your life?
Wow, busy! I have my regular job, and then i train clients, workout myself, depending on the day, I'll have writing sessions and studio sessions. Then head home to cook and spend time with my baby!
12. Looks, Body, Voice or love which would you rather have?
Let me tell you something.. Looks, a body, and a voice will all fade away. If you don't have love at the end of the day its not important! People walk around mad at love because they were hurt, move on get over it find someone that really cares for you and wants to love you. Everyone is not out there to hurt you, somebody wants to love you. Let them love you!!!
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