Extremely talented R&B music artist Cameron Seaton is coming up with his new single “Hold a Feeling” on May 23rd, which will surely gain immense popularity across the globe. The track will be released on all the major music-steaming platforms including Spotify. Well, today, we have an opportunity to interview the artist regarding this wonderful production that is set to win the hearts of the audience soon:
DMR: Hello Cameron Seaton. We are eagerly waiting for your upcoming release. The single “Hold a Feeling” is destined to be a super hit. What was the first idea that came to your mind before deciding on coming up with the track?
Cameron Seaton: I remember I was looking for an instrumental online in my truck after work and when I first heard the production by Lucas I immediately bought the track because I was already writing the hook in my head as I was listening. The words almost wrote themselves as I was listening to the instrumental, it was really something. I had a lot on my mind at the moment so I understand why it was so instant and spontaneous. I do make my own beats as well, but sometimes I like to see what’s available from other producers I like or want to work with.
DMR: How was your overall experience while composing the song?
Cameron Seaton: Well when I started writing the song I was pretty sad and had a lot on my mind because of my girl leaving. Towards the end when everything was coming together the song kind of gave me a release of the emotions I was dealing with and helped me look at the situation from an outside and more optimistic perspective. That just shows the power of music. It allowed me to take a con in my life and turn it into pro. I really hope that this song can help others in the same situation because it actually really helped me to create it.
DMR: Can you tell us the most favourite part from your upcoming song?
Cameron Seaton: I always like to add recordings of very real moments I experience in my life in my music and I added a recording from the day that I experienced a vision of God, in this track. This recording actually came moments before I’d have my “divine intervention” in which I say something like “We try to put words on things but it’s just a feeling.” Hearing this recording brings me back to that very beautiful moment in my life. It’s my diamond in the rough in a since. The rough being the hard times that made this song and the diamond being the recording which displays my overall message in this song which is that the feeling you feel within you is the most important thing you have especially when its love or hope. The feeling goes beyond words and actions. These recording are never planned but they are apart of my creative process no doubt. I utilize these moments and recordings in my song to cement whatever message I’m trying to convey in that track. One of my friends told me it takes about one hundred moments to create one of my songs but I told him I think its somewhere closer to a thousand.
DMR: How was your producing experience with Lucas McLaughlin?
Cameron Seaton: I didn’t really have direct contact with Lucas throughout me making my part but I feel very lucky to have worked with someone as talented as him. I hope some day we’ll be able to work together again and hopefully actually get to know each other.
DMR: Upon researching your background, we came to know that you have tried two other musical genres: rock and country music. Why did you finally decide on choosing R&B and rap as your preferred musical genre?
Cameron Seaton: I think it was more of a development and less of a choice. As a music lover myself I’ve fallen in love with so many genres throughout my musical journey. Even today you can catch me listening to TOOL, John Coltrane, Gary Stewart, or Kendrick Lamar. Music genres are to me what different colors are to a painter. It really just depends on the mood because each genre or color can convey a different feeling. The difference between rock and country music compared to rap and R&B, to me, is that when I was making country and rock music it felt like something I was just doing but now when I create rap and R&B it feels like something I am meant to be doing. It feels a lot more genuine.
DMR: Can you tell us about the subject matter along with the theme of your upcoming single?
Cameron Seaton: I think the theme that will prevail over much of my music will be hope and love. Hope and love are both very powerful things and if I’m spreading both of them then I’m doing my job as an artist.
DMR: Any difficulties you faced while producing this song?
Cameron Seaton: I’m just a nineteen year old with a mic, computer, and a dream. I wouldn’t say there were many difficulties but rather many challenges and a lot to learn. Any young independent artist should know what I mean by that.
DMR: What/Who is your inspiration if there are any?
Cameron Seaton: I have so so many inspirations but the only one I think worth mentioning is Bob Marley. He had a message that was bigger than himself and music. He was not only a artist but an activist and his music isn’t just music it’s a cry for progress and change. I think as artists we have a responsibility to inspire others and nobody did that better than Bob Marley.
DMR: Your thoughts and opinions on today’s music industry.
Cameron Seaton: I think technology allows for people to find and listen to whatever they desire which is amazing for both listeners and artists but there is no doubt that the industry is oversaturated with people who don’t really give a fuck about music but I guess that’s just a side effect that we’ll have to accept until things change again because they for sure will.
DMR: What are your future plans? Are there any upcoming releases?
Cameron Seaton: I have a couple other singles planned after this single along with a music video (hopefully) but right now that’s on the back burner. I plan to continue to create rap and R&B music and hopefully I can start performing live and really start my career.
DMR: What will be your message to all the young artists who are aspiring to become a R&B artist like you?
Cameron Seaton: I’d say create something you genuinely love and are proud of so it doesn’t matter if others love it or not because you can be genuinely be proud of it regardless. Don’t think about the destination too much; just try to enjoy the journey. If you are focused on the destination I’d say that you better believe in yourself because in the beginning no one else will.
DMR: Tell us something for all the fans who are watching you here today?
Cameron Seaton: This is just the beginning of my history in the making so make sure you keep watching or you might miss something special.
Thank you very much for your time. We wish you all the best for your upcoming debut single on 23rd May.
