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Basic Information about the Artist/Band Members • Who are you? o What is your government name? Ruben Thomas Jr. o What is your stage name? Ru • Where are you from originally? Athens, GA • Where were you born? Atlanta, GA • How old are you? 25 • When is your birthday? May 13, 1990 • Why do you live in CALIFORNIA? LA Film/Recording School and I’m going to be the next famous artist. If you are not from America, please answer the following questions • When did you come to the U.S.? • How old were you when you left your home country? • Why did you leave your home country? • How did you get to America from your home country? • Did you come alone or with family/friends? • How long have you been in the U.S.? • Where did you move to originally after immigrating? o Where have you lived since your initial move? • When did you move to the USA? • Are you a legal U.S. resident/citizen now? If you are from America, please answer the following questions • How old were you when you left your home town? 18 • Why did you leave your hometown? For opportunities • Did you come alone or with family/friends? Alone • Where did you move to after leaving your home town? Texas o Where have you lived since your initial move? Texas, North Dakota, Chicago, Florida • When did you move to California? Jan. 2014 • Why did you choose to live in California? School and opportunities Basic Information about What Motivates You • Why did you start to do music? It sooth’s me • Why do you continue to do music? It’s my passion and destiny • Why do you play back-up n other musicians/ why do you pursue group (band) activities and not focus on solo pursuits? I focus on both • Have you had another career that wasn’t in the music industry? Unites States Military • Have you ever thought about having another kind of career? Acting, Modeling, Fashion, Stocks Basic Information about Influences • Who is your musical idol? Tupac, Kanye West, Meek Mill, Liil Wayne • Who do you look up to in the industry? Jay-Z, Drake, Big Sean, J Cole • What influences your music? The struggle and grind • Who are your musical influences? Kanye West, Dr. Dre, Ryan Leslie, Kendrick Lamar • Have you ever met or played with your musical idol(s)? No • What made you start playing music? It started it self Basic Information about Your Experience in the Music Industry • When did you start playing music? 8 yrs. old • When did you start playing music professionally? 13 yrs. old • When did you know you wanted music to be your career? 8 yrs. old • When did you know that it was actually going to be your career? 23 yrs. old • How did you get started in the music industry? Networking and good spirits • How did you break into the industry? Through God’s grace • Who helped you get (your foot in the door) in to the industry? Inspirawrmusic • Have you ever released an album? No o If so, when did you release your album/albums? o How many units did it/they sell? • Have you ever been featured on other people’s albums? No o If so, whose albums were they, what were they called, and when were they released? • Who have you played with? No one • How did you get your gigs with popular musicians? No • How do you get shows? Craigslist, Word of mouth Definition of Your Target Market • Who do you sound like? Angels in heaven • Who buys your music? Everyone o Who do you believe would buy your music? Everyone • What is so special about you/what differentiates you from the rest of people who do what you do? My experience, my commitment, my sacrifice, my desire • Why should people care about you and your music? I am an influence to the world, I’ve committed life to helping others, and my music send out positive energy and hope unto the universe. Basic Information about What You Do • What do you do/what instrument do you play? Trombone, Baritone, Tuba • What other instruments do you/can you play? Drums • What genre of music do you like to perform in? Hip Hop, Classical o What genre(s) of music can you perform? • Do you have your own band/ensemble? No • Do you write your own music? Yes • What is your reputation in the industry? • What other roles do you play in the industry? Engineer, Producer, Score Films, Director, Designer Basic Information about What You Have Done • What was the highest level of formal education you received? Bachelors • What events have you performed at in the past 5 years? The observatory W/ lil Durk • How many albums have you released? 0 • What albums have you been featured on? 0 • What tours have you played on? 0 o Whose tours were they and how long were you on tour with them? 0 • What big name venues have you played in? The observatory W/ lil Durk • Awards and Accomplishments • What awards have you been nominated for/won? 0 • What awards have you won? 0 • What newspapers, magazines, TV shows, trade papers, or blogs have you been featured in? 0 Activities and Service • What do you do with your free time? Enjoy music, read, relax with my woman, network • What other activities are you involved in besides music? Sports, public speaking • What are your hobbies? Reading, music, video games, exercise, • What community programs/groups are you involved in? LA Sparks trainer • What industry associations do you belong to? None Goals in the Music Industry • What are you trying to do in the industry? Be a great example • What do you want to be known for/known as? A dream achiever • What do you hope to get out of your involvement in the music industry? Success and wealth • What do you hope to get out of your career in the music industry? Life time achievement award, several Grammy’s Personal Description • What is your favorite quote? Live everyday as if it’s your last, but dream as if you live forever. • What quote/sentence would you say best describes you and your music? To the world you maybe one, but to one you may be the world. • What kind of music do you listen to? All genres • What are your top 6 favorite songs (of yours and others)? N/A • How does music affect or effect you or your mood? N/A Current Industry View • What is your perspective on the current state of the industry? Rebuilding • What do you think will help the industry survive/what do you think the industry needs in order to stop its decline? More Soulful music Current Events • When is your next show? N/A • When was your last show? Aug 6 • When do you practice? Everday o How many hours per day or week do you practice? 100 hours a week • When do you promote yourself? Everyday • What are you currently working on? My life What are some Notable Quotes popular musicians and business professionals, in the music industry, have said about you, your musical talents, and abilities? What Image you want to project? A positive Role model for the kids.

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