THE ROCK: What was your motivation to get into the
music business?
NIELA: When I was in Germany on campus, I ran into two
guys playing the guitar and congos. I started singing
a Lenny Kravitz song along with their playing. People
started gathering around and from that defining
moment, I knew what I wanted to do.

THE ROCK: How do you classify your music?
NIELA: Trip Rock Soul. It’s a term I came up with to
define all three genres of my music.

THE ROCK: Who are your favorite artists?
NIELA: Sade, Prince, Massive Attack(UK), Sly & the
Family Stone, Jewel, and many others.

THE ROCK: What is your purpose in doing what you
do?

NIELA: At first, it was the creative part. Then one
day, we were doing a show and this Middle Eastern
woman started crying. It was in such a spiritual way;
it made me so happy. Touching other people is the
most important thing to me.

THE ROCK: What record company are you with?
NIELA: I’m independent.

THE ROCK: What is the hardest thing about trying to
get signed by a major record label?

NIELA: First, it’ just getting them to listen to your
music. Second, they always want to change something
about you… your look, your sound, your music, or a
band member.

THE ROCK: What three words best describe Niela
Magwood?

NIELA: There are two of me. Onstage- Aware,
sensuous, and intimate. Offstage- Domesticated,
integrity, and well-rounded.

THE ROCK: What advice would you give to anyone who
wants to enter the music industry?
NIELA: Don’t compromise yourself!

THE ROCK: Where does Niela Magwood see herself five
years from now?
NIELA: Having autonomy over my career. I want to be
free to do what I love to do.

THE ROCK: Thank you Niela, and best wishes.
NIELA: Thank you.

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