Exclusive | Sonta Me'Shay is Chicago's Next Great R&B Singer
This week's "Who's Hot?" Artist of the week is rising R&B artist, Sonta Me'Shay! Sonta has a voice that this generation needs to hear! The Chicago singer is signed to Machine Group Entertainment which features G Herbo, Tink and more! Sonta has had major success with her songs You Ain't Shit, Final Goodbye, Friends, And Word To My Ex, all gathering millions of views on youtube!
Sonta - Crushing (Official Music Video)
We talked with Sonta in an exclusive interview, check it out below!
Question: How long have you been making music and how did you break into the music industry?
Sonta: I have been making music since I was old enough to understand that I could sing forreal, but I have been releasing music for 3 years. What broke me into the industry was putting music out while also uploading videos singing, rapping and saying poems that I had written.
Question: Musically, what are your biggest influences and who are your favorite musicians?
Sonta: My biggest influences are Michael Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Lauryn Hill & Beyonce. My favorite musicians is this girl named Sonta lol, no but I like mostly Chicago artists, some mainstream and mostly old school RnB. Mary J, Destiny's Child, Cherish, 112, Jagged Edge etc.
Question: You're signed to Chicago’s Machine Group Entertainment which features some other major artists in G-Herbo, Tink, and Queen Key! What musicians would you most like to collaborate with for the future and why?
Sonta: Yes, I am. I would like to collaborate with all of the Upcoming Chicago Artists because it's good for the city. I would also like to collab with mainstream artists like SZA, Jhene Aiko, Tank etc.
Question: What do you feel is your best song you've ever released and why?
Sonta: I love all of my music equally, but You Aint Shit is my baby.
Question: What motivates you and how do you define success?
Sonta: What motivates me is God, my Mom, my Family, My Team, those who believe in me & those who don't. I define success as true peace, inside and out.
Question: What projects can people look forward to seeing from you in the future?
Sonta: In the near future people can look forward to me dropping PART 2 to the video series for my project InMyFeelings. In the Future I will be dropping a surprise Trailer introducing my next project.
Question: How do you generate new ideas
Sonta - “Crazy Over U” (Music Video)
Sonta: They usually just come to me because I use everything as inspiration.
Question: How do you describe your music to people?
Sonta: I describe my music as RnD; Rhythm&Drill. Its like a sweet sound but I'm speaking real sh*t.
Question: What do you believe is the formula to being a successful artist in today’s hip hop culture?
Sonta: I mean just be yourself and if people feel you they feel you.
Question: Who has been your greatest inspiration?
Sonta: My Mother, and Sister! Also the people who saw greatness in me in my younger years.
Question: In your opinion who is the most influential and successful artist in your genre today and why?
Sonta: Beyonce because now that I'm pursuing the same career, I know how hard she works. Have to give credit where it’s due.
Question: Which emotion more than any other, currently dominates your music? Joy, sadness, anger or passion etc. , and why?
Sonta: I would say Passion and just emotion period because I go off of how im feeling at the moment.
Question: What sacrifices have you had to make, to make your dream a reality?
Sonta: The sacrifices I have had to make are mainly with time with loved ones and working long hours in the studio.
Question: What aspect of the music making process excites you most, and what aspect discourages you the most?
Sonta: Just coming up with new sounds and networking. Nothing discourages me.
Question: Where do you see yourself and your music in 10 years?
Sonta: I just take it day by day like SZA said.
Question: What advice would you give to other up and coming artists or people looking to break into the music industry?
Sonta: The advice I would give is to stay focused and stay true to yourself.
Question: Is there anything else you would like people to know about you or your music?
Sonta: I don't consider myself a Singer or Rapper. I am a Writer. So what you hear are my Thoughts.
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