TIPTOPSTARS

Myra Maimoh [MM]:When i started recording, I came even closer to my life-long dream of releasing my own album and building a successful music career and later on, holding my own cd made it even more real. I had an explosion of emotions. It was an amazing feeling, a mixture of happiness, self-realization and most important, I finally had a chance to touch people through song & lyrics. Besides, doing live music with my band or in the studio gives me THE Kick! When I start singing, I really don´t want to stop and it was fun recording with the Hitsmith team led by Mbachi Halle.

[MM]: My music is meant to put smiles on people faces and hearts and therefore, the lyrics and melodies are geared towards that. The lyrics are uplifting and motivating at the same time. Themes like determination, self-assurance, fighting fear and our inner-demons, believing and trusting in God and so much more are the focus in my songs

[MM]: Yes I do, the songs on my first album were written by my songwriters and I co-wrote some. “I need him” and “Killing me” are some of the songs that carry a lot of my work.I do write my own songs, been doing that since I was about 15 years old and some of mine will feature in my next album. However, I think motivating messages in my songs are the most important as well as bringing out really high quality songs. So I do not mind having someone write for me at all.

[MM]: The album features pop, afrobeat, RnB, Electronica, Rock and soul, therefore, each person can have something form it. The messages are unmistakably motivating and encouraging, soothing and non-threatening Christian. It is a mix of modern, contemporary and traditional. From afrobeat to salsa, to pop and r&b, to rock and electronica, all representing me, an African with influences from the whole world.

[MM]: My music represents me, my life sung in my own way. I try as much as possible not to follow the crowd. My lyrics should have a meaning, the melodies should be catching and it should have something positive to teach. I just let myself get lost in the music and emotions then bring out Myra.

[MM]: God, my family, my ambition and my experiences in life. Growing up  normally was difficult and I swore to myself I was going to get right to the top for myself, my family and my friends but also to share the little I have learnt form life´s  torments and blessings with others.

[MM]: They are both mini- goals that lead to one main one- doing music long-term and be able to manage/market other musicians as well as own my own music label. For that to happen, I need the education!

[MM]: Wake up, cross check my schedule, if I have no performances or interviews, I do the following:  go to school, get in touch with my fans, write poems maybe in school or at home.

[MM]: I was signed by Hitsmith, and that’s why the album is called “Anwer´d Me”; because my dreams came true and I would not have been able to do it all on my own.

[MM]: I do have a record label (Hitsmith), I have an agent/ manager. I have no endorsements yet.

[MM]: Being signed by the CEO of Hitsmith.de after he listened to me sing.

[MM]: It means that some people like the music, the lyrics, the messages and/or the whole package. It also means that my team and i have what it takes or the X-factor to go even further in the music world. We will continue to work towards that and more.

[MM]: Turtle back rock is da song!  It has a good message, talks about fighting fear and its very dynamic mixture of rock/reggae/pop. It´s just the song you want to reflect on and dance to.

[MM]: I will be having concerts in Germany from April to July, and then later in Belgium (August) and USA( August). My next album is in the making already and I am working on videos for my songs at the moment. So you will be hearing and seeing a lot from me!!

[MM]: Make people happier even if it´s just for a minute. Be able to change their lives positively with my lyrics and melodies. Show them that it is very possible to realise their dreams when they take full advantage our God-given talents and when they trust in themselves, work hard but mostly trust in the almighty.

[MM]: Considering the number of Cameroonians out here and back home not only doing music but being successful, I can only say that the Cameroon Music Industry is slowly but surely making its impact. Cameroonian artists in the diaspora who actually have more opportunities than back home are making good use of the advantages at their disposal. I have a good relationship with Cameroonian musicians out here. I plan to do more with them, already have a project with Naomi Achu from the US going on.

[MM]: My sales report, fan data from my networks give me the necessary data I need to access my fans. My fans have blessed me a whole lot, if it were not for them, I would not be here. I love you all and please keep on supporting me as I strive to give you something better every time. I love you all!!!! MUAH!

[MM]: Social media and online communities are becoming more and more important, more and more people are joining social networks and sharing their likes, favourite musicians etc. This offers musicians a whole lot of opportunities. Never underestimate the power of networking when doing music marketing!

[MM]: I receive lots of them. They make my day and I love my fans for being that sweet enough to give me feedback. I try as much as possible to reply to the fan mails I receive though it´s difficult to reply to them all. My everyday prayer is that God should bless them just as they have blessed me.

[MM]: Skeeter Davies, James Brown, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Bébé Manga, the late Charlotte Mbango RIP, Coco Mbassi and Manu Ndibango, Richard Bona Jill Scott, India Arie, John Legend, are artists I totally love and listen to them like all the time.

[MM]: Identify your talents and your weaknesses and then work on them so you can be prepared when blessings or luck comes your way.. Create contacts whenever you can and believe in yourself. Follow your dreams not the crowd, stick to your principles and persist even when things do not seem to work

[MM]: I write poems and stories. Some of which have already been published. I love acting too. When I want to relax, I go to the movies, hang out with friends, go for a stroll or shopping.

[MM]: When I was signed and every other performance and concert I have done since I released my album.

[MM]: God willing, i´ d be a business woman, running my own label.

[MM]: Jill Scott, John Legend and Richard Bona

[MM]: Turtle Back Rock

[MM]: I was singing once when the mike went off but I quickly joined my dancers at the back and we gave them the thrilling dance choreography we had prepared. At the end, we had a huge applause/ grand ovation and we were asked to do one more song!