The Third Degree Burn is where each week we subject a different creative artist to a barrage of random and ofttimes fairly meaningless questioning. This week we askJIMIJAMES to feel the third degree burn.
Name & Rank: JIMIJAMES, singer/songwriter/actress/dancer/model Serial Number (Age): Age-less Group: Me & The rest of the World (her words)
Let's begin:
Where are you from (hometown) and where are you now:
I am from Los Angeles, born and raised. My base is L.A. as well, however, I am traveling to Japan, establishing a 2nd home.
When did you start performing?
I started performing when I was 6 years old! I was dancing. I studied and performed jazz, ballet and gymnastics.
How do you describe your music to people?
I make up something different everytime! But I gave my music a name. Gritti-pop. Sexy, funky, edgy, uninhibited, popular music..
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
To never create a Plan B ...and... The best way to teach is by setting an example.
Favorite new song from the past year:
Oooooh. Not fair. I have a few. Well, I’ll say Gone Baby, Don’t Be Long, by E. Badu.
Favorite new group from the past year:
Quadron
Your most favorite all time group:
I can’t do this! SWV, Mint Condition & Jodeci. I have like 5 more but I won’t be too defiant. ;)
Your favorite song of all time:
This is crazy. I can’t let you corner me like this!! --- Time after Time - Cyndi Lauper, Adore - Prince, It’s About Time - SWV, Out on A Limb -Teena Marie. One More Chance - Biggie, Full Moon - Brandy, Human Nature & Thriller - Michael Jackson, Pretty Brown Eyes - Mint Condition, I Can’t Make You Love Me - Bonnie Raitt, Share My World - Mary J. Blige.
Group/Artist you’d like to work with most:
Missy Elliott
Last great concert you saw:
Take 6
Last great film you saw:
Avatar
An obscure group you think should be more popular:
Little Dragon
Your favorite musical instrument:
Drums
Your last performance:
Tokyo May 15th
Your favorite City to perform in:
Los Angeles. I love seeing all of my friends and family mixed in the crowd..
Your strangest fan moment:
In Tokyo, a fan begged me to speak to her if I ever saw her again. I agreed and excused myself to the restroom, when I opened the door, she was right there waiting for me with her arms out.
Your favorite venue:
I haven’t performed at my favorite just yet!
If you had your own country what would you name it?
FREEEVERYTHING
