Mansae Entertainment Interviews: SXSW 2018 Edition - Ann One
Another staff member and I went to SXSW Film and Music Festival in Austin, Texas and we got to catch up with Ann One. She recently released a single ‘This Ain’t Love’ on March 1st. She was set to perform at KOCCA’s ‘Korea Spotlight’ during fellow labelmate, Junoflo’s set.
Ann One is a singer-songwriter on Feel Ghood Music, Tiger JK and Yoon Mirae’s label. She also works as their A&R manager. She has also produced songs as well. I actually found out about Ann One because I was just curious about Feel Ghood Music after Junoflo signing with them. I knew it was Tiger JK and Yoon Mirae’s label but I didn’t really know their artists besides Bizzy.
What inspired your last single?
I got the song and the lyrics came later. I know friends around me who has their man is cheating on them while they’re home and watching the kids so basically it’s inspired by friends. What they went through.. I want women to express their feelings strongly and lyrically.
What is it like to have multiple jobs?
I really love it. I feel like as women in the industry we don’t have as many options as men. They’re coming out with the #MeToo movement as well nowadays that’s what lead me to want to produce as well.
Would you release an full album?
It’s in the works but I’m going to split it up into two EPs probably.
Would you ever go on tour?
I would love to. I was going to be a background vocalist for Anderson Paak’s first tour but I was in Korea at the time. But I’d definitely love to go on tour and see the world.
Who is your favorite artist?
I tend to to like older artists. I’m really into jazz right now like Kiefer. My absolute favorite singers are Chaka Khan and Whitney Houston, these are people who really have a voice and have perfected their craft.
What’s it like working for Yoon Mirae and Tiger JK?
She’s amazing, I’ve been friends with her for like 15 years. They’re really wonderful. They kind of let you do what you want but they’ll let you know straight up what’s going to hit on the charts. They know what’s commercial and whats not. They’re amazing people. I’ve worked with many different labels before and it’s rare to find a company like theirs. They’re the best at what they do.
As an A&R Manager is there any new talent/unknown talent you like?
Not in particular. We just added Los to Ghood Life and BB to Feel Ghood Music..Marshall hasn’t even debut yet. We’re working on them and working on pushing them out but we are always looking for special talent.
If possible would you do a duet with?
I really like what Dean is doing right now. I like really anyone whos soulful and crafty like Ro James. Dean is really talented and Daniel Caesar is as well.
Lastly say something for your supporters and Mansae Entertainment viewers:
Please support Mansae Entertainment. They are such positive, wonderful beings. They are really trying to do something in music and I love that. I hope that you guys have a lot of support and thank you for supporting me. For everyone that has supported me thus far I really want to put out music that you guys will enjoy and make you happy.
Ann is seriously the most poised and humble artist that I have ever met. She’s passionate in what she loves and that just really inspires me. Please support Ann One and the rest of the Feel Ghood Music fam!
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Feelghood/
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