Alison Crockett is getting us ready for her new album Bare, she says, “I grew up listening to a lot of music and studied a lot of different music. Things just come out and I just try to see if things work,” regarding her music listening choices and musical creativity.

“I always had a big voice, but I had no range and ability to control it. I was a pianist first and basically couldn’t blend it with anyone.”

Her previous work has been compared by music listeners and critics as the next Jill Scott or Erykah Badu, she replies, “If anybody likes me enough to compare me to artists they think a lot of, great. I am flattered and appreciative” humbly and respectfully.

Alison Crockett, may not have mainstream status as yet but her independent history is admirable in itself, her King Britt collaborations and solo projects are all outstanding musical efforts. “I creatively try to explore the sounds I hear and write lyrics that speak to me. I do music because I am. Kind of corny, but true” She is also known to have an alter ego, Diva Blue, when performing.” Alison Crockett goes on to say, “My shows are an experience; you don’t know who’s going to show up, ‘Diva Blue’, or me I just like to sing. The diva goes a little crazy; you just have to come to find out.”

Since ‘On Becoming A Woman’, Alison Crockett expresses her feelings towards any musical growth “I hope I have. I have continued to study and work on all aspects of myself as an artist. Hopefully the public thinks I’ve done a good job. I have seen and worked with King. We just did a Sylk 130 re-union in Philly this past summer.”

“I am a big gardener when I have time”, admits Alison Crockett. “I also am a sci-fi reader. I use TV to kind of zone out; I’m a Law and Order kind of gal.” Alison Crockett shares with us her personal favorite song of hers that she has recorded “‘UR’ I think it’s my perfect song, or as perfect as I can get.”

Music didn’t come naturally to Alison Crockett, she had to take vocal lessons, she explains herself, “I always had a big voice, but I had no range and ability to control it. I was a pianist first and basically couldn’t blend it with anyone.” She continues her story of how she became an artist: “Pure insanity. Musical vision is not always the way to easy success. I just had to, for real. I have something to say, I’ve never been one to keep my mouth shut.”

Today, with the music industry becoming an ever more crowded place, “perseverance is the only way to make it in this business. Go after what you want and keep at it. There is no specific advice to give, as much as I wish I could. Go after your dreams and enjoy your life.”

Link: www.alisoncrockett.com