Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: I see you have a lot of house concerts. How can I book one?
A: My MySpace Band Page has a current calendar of performances, which includes info on how to book house concerts, affirmations sing-alongs, and/or corporate events with me. But I can save you the trouble and say: If you’d like to talk about possibly having such an event, tailored to your own specific preferences, style, budget, please email cxmusic(at)gmail.com. Thanks!
Q: What was the first song you wrote?
A: A song called "Don't Be Scared of Caterpillars." I was somewhere between 4 & 8 years old. And then it was a song about Christopher Reeve's "Superman", the day after I saw the movie, when I was between 9 & 11. The first song I wrote and performed on guitar was called "Rain", and will be on a future album. My friend Vikki Wright co-wrote the lyrics.
Q: You moved to New York City in 2008, and came back in 2009, why?
A: I felt really called to move to NYC and had wanted to for 2 years. When I finally did, I was really happy, but not prepared enough to be successfully living there permanently. I've returned to Philadelphia to regroup, and as I see now, plan to make a better move next time, although not to NYC again. I now see that move a having been practice for how to move somewhere further away and for a longer period of time.
Q: What's your sign?
A: Aquarius Sun/Libra Moon, Cancer Rising
Q: Do you consider yourself a musician first or a writer first?
A: Musician first.
Q: Do you have any pets?
A: I gave away my last cat to move, but my previous cats are here. (I grew up with doggies, but haven't uploaded the pics of them yet.)
Q: Do you have any sisters and brothers?
A: One of each.
Q: What do your siblings do?
A: My sister Tamara L. Xavier (2 years my junior) is completing her doctorate in Dance Education at Temple University. My brother JEE EYE ZEE a.k.a. Giscard Xavier (2 years my junior) is a music producer, film score composer, and engineer. And if I may take just a moment to brag a little here, among her many projects, my sister is co-producer of, and choreographer, and dancer in the film NO! The Rape Documentary Project, for which my brother did the musical score. My brother is also one of the 3 producers of the hit song "Caramel" by the hip hop/R & B group City High featuring Eve. He also engineered my bestselling album Beautiful and remixed that album's B.O.G.'s Song so that I can hardly even bear to listen to the original anymore. After the "Fattie Fat Fat Mix" of that song, I want all my albums to be produced by him. So that's what we're working on for you lovely people.
A: My sister Tamara L. Xavier (2 years my junior) is completing her doctorate in Dance Education at Temple University. My brother JEE EYE ZEE a.k.a. Giscard Xavier (2 years my junior) is a music producer, film score composer, and engineer. And if I may take just a moment to brag a little here, among her many projects, my sister is co-producer of, and choreographer, and dancer in the film NO! The Rape Documentary Project, for which my brother did the musical score. My brother is also one of the 3 producers of the hit song "Caramel" by the hip hop/R & B group City High featuring Eve. He also engineered my bestselling album Beautiful and remixed that album's B.O.G.'s Song so that I can hardly even bear to listen to the original anymore. After the "Fattie Fat Fat Mix" of that song, I want all my albums to be produced by him. So that's what we're working on for you lovely people.
Q: Where were you born, and where did you grow up?
A: I was born in Brooklyn, New York, spent age 1-4 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 4-8 in Brooklyn, 8-21 in Willingboro, New Jersey. From 1991-2007 I lived in Philadelphia, PA, and now I have returned to my beloved native city of New York.
Q: What's your ethnic/cultural heritage & identity?
A: I'm a first generation American-born citizen of Haitian & Chinese heritage.
Q: Will you
1) Come to my show
2) Help me with my thesis
3) Be interviewed for my paper
4) Answer my questions about event production/writing/music etc
5) Do a reading/concert
for me/my school/house of worship or other group/organization?
A: Probably not, although if it's a very comfortable proposition (food & transportation are handled, for example, and I'm being handsomely paid for my time, you have a much better chance of getting a "Yes".)
Q: I emailed you some time ago, and you never wrote me back.
A: I get lots of emails, and am extremely busy, so sifting through the ones that are legitimate and work-related means the ones that fall through do just that. Although I am often overwhelmed by my internet and other responsibilities, I do enjoy hearing from people who appreciate my work, though I am not usually able to write back, unless they are discussing business.
Q: You look like a woman I see playing the subway in Philadelphia sometimes.
A: Yeah, I get that a lot :-)
Q: Do you need help booking? I noticed you don't have a lot of shows, but you're really talented!
A: I do need help booking, so if you'd like to place me at colleges, universities, or elsewhere, I can offer you the industry standard cut of my performance fee. If interested, email cxmusic(at)gmail.com with "booking help" in the subject.
This page updated 8 July 2009
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Q: Do you think you'll ever start another band?
A: Yes. Just as soon as I get a record deal or a ton of money with a staff to manage them, I will. Til then, though, hayel no! I've tried it three times and just don't have the patience. Occasionally check my ME! ME! ME! Newsletter for updates.
