Shauna Clarke & Keith from KeepDiggin’ Productions [Interview]           Date: Oct. 1, 2015

Interviewer: Lyndsay Brown

All questions have been answered by Shauna Clarke unless otherwise stated. 

 

On Sept. 4, 2015 HOOKEDUPB MAG went to a recording studio downtown Toronto to meet with Shauna Clarke (Singer) and Keith (Founder- KeepDiggin’ Productions Inc.) for an interview. The KeepDiggin’ roster has some very talented female artists: Shauna Clarke, Christina Passion & Akua Jones who are all featured artists on the KeepDiggin’ Productions website.  I realized, and appreciate the idea that providing a glimmer of hope for female artists in Toronto that shined through during the interview with Shauna & Keith of KeepDiggin’ Productions is part of the company vision. Check out the HOOKEDUPB interview below, I think if you read carefully, and you are an up and coming musician there are some possible opportunities within.

1)     Tell us a little bit about your history with KeepDiggin’ Production Inc.’?

 

Yes sure, I’ve actually been with KeepDiggin’ for a very long time, before it was even KeepDiggin’. We have been making music for many years. I’m an R&B Singer and Song Writer. I write all of my own material. My sound is R&B, but it's also very experimental. People can expect to hear a fusion of different sounds and versatility, from my upcoming material. With a little bit of everything.

 

2)     Can you tell us a little bit about how you feel working with KeepDiggin’, and how is it beneficial to you as an artist, in comparison to doing everything independently?

 

My experience working with KeepDiggin’ has been amazing. I love KeepDiggin’ ‘cause it's like a family. We bounce ideas off of each other, and collectively work together to complete projects. Working with the KeepDiggin’ family has given me a place to freely express my creativity; which is so important! As an independent artist it’s a challenge these days to even be heard, and to be able to share music with the masses. It’s been awesome; it has truly been a blessing.

 

3)     I hear you will be featured on other artists work in the future, can you tell us a little about that?

 

Yes, I've actually worked with a few local artists. Currently we are recording new material, and I will be featured on a lot of songs within the KeepDiggin’ family; so you will be hearing a lot of me.

 

4)     Currently what are you working on?

 

Shauna Clarke: Currently I’m working on some new music, after this interview we will begin our recording sessions for the night. Look out for my song called “Awesome” it is scheduled to be released sometime next year. I’ll be sure to keep you up to date with any new music as it drops.

 

Keith: The process with distribution takes time. So we’ve gotta keep it moving, and continue to create. It’s not like music gets submitted, then it’s released and out tomorrow. Things have to go through the proper channels as well. As much as we would like to quickly release a single right away, the reality is it doesn't work that way. We have to get it done, and submit it… it’s probably going to take a few months before it’s available. We may want to even look at it from a marketing stand point, like maybe we should just let it sit in the back!

 

5)     Where will your focus be in the coming months: music videos, songs, performances?

 

Right now the main focus is really just in being here in the lab creating new material. Performances will definitely follow once these songs are released. At the moment I’m just working, and creating a lot of new music!

 

6)     We know that you have been working on a song titled “Awesome”, do you have any ideas for a music video that you can share with us? 

Well everything is still fresh, and in its early stages of us formulating concept. What I can tell you is It will definitely be a song and video that people can relate to.

 

7)     Being a Torontonian is there any annual Toronto event(s) or venues would you like to perform at as a major goal?

 

The Much Music Video Awards, and the Juno’s.

 

8)     Ok, so we are about to wrap up the interview, is there anything else you would like HOOKEDUPB readers to know?

 

Shauna Clarke: Stay tuned! There’s a lot in store. Check me and the KeepDiggin’ family out on: www.keepdigginproductions.com/

 

Keith: We’re just workin’! You know, just getting everything together! We’re literally gathering all the singles, gathering Shauna Clarke's content, along with other female artists as well (I won’t mention their names yet, but there’s three more coming after her as well). We are trying to gather up good talent. They don’t have to be known. If they have the heart, and the drive then we definitely want to work with people like that. You have to realize, that the people we’re working with aren’t going to have some super fan base or some crazy followers on a local scene. They’re just regular people, like everyday people, who are just working on their craft quietly, you know.  Eventually if someone hears it (music), it will ultimately come down to who believes in the artist, and if they believe in themselves to make it to that next step. I’m definitely offering the opportunity, but at the end of the day it’s about how far can we take it. It really depends on the artists, and depends on the company too (you know, behind the scenes).  We’re just trying to do the best that we can.

 

 

CONTACT INFO for Shauna Clarke:

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/iamshaunaclarke

IG:

https://instagram.com/iamshaunaclarke/

 

CONTACT INFO for KeepDiggin’ Productions:

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/KeepDiggin1

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/KeepDigginInc

IG:

https://instagram.com/keepdigginmedia/

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