Artist: Anthony Koletti aka Paws Off
Hi
MBC fam!!!
Welcome
to another Q&A for the “Artist of The
Week Series”.
Yes,
it has been a long time since my last Q&A and I can’t wait to share with
you all my special guest that I interviewed recently.
Recently,
I got in touch with the talented Producer and Artist Anthony Koletti, who hails
from my hometown Sydney Australia.
One
thing I love, is discovering artists’ who have a story to tell and need a voice,
to talk about their craft, their background story and their journey.
And
that is where my artist comes in.
Koletti
talks about his earlier career before music, what inspired him to get into
music, what was the most rewarding and most challenging, his latest EP release
and more.
Anthony
released his latest EP “Ozaki8”
which you can purchase now on ITunes and listen on Spotify.
ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/ozaki-8/id1105719053
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5Xo03O09n4hNxuI5LyTN2R
Check
out the audio to one of my favourites off the EP called “Missing You”.
Before
the release of Ozaki8, this artist worked with Mia Milan releasing “Perfect
Place” and Sheena Wilbow with “Infactuated”.
Paws Off ft. Mia Milan –
Perfect Place (Audio)
Mia: http://miamilanmusic.com/ ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/perfect-place-single-feat./id1062659064
Paws Off ft. Sheena
Wilbow – Infactuated
ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/infactuated-single/id998247322
Love
both songs and you will too :)
Ok
everyone, please welcome my special guest Anthony Koletti aka Paws Off.
Please tell the readers
who is Anthony Koletti and where you’re from?
When
I was younger I used to compete in inline skating. I worked as a hairdresser for
20 years in some amazing salons around the world.
Born
and raised in Sydney where I still live.
How old were you, when
you knew you wanted to become an artist?
Having
been a creative artist of some sort my whole life.
The
first memory of creativity came at a very young age. I was 9 years old and The
Simpsons had just come out, what a catchy tune I recall thinking.
I
remember being at my cousins house who have a beautiful Grand piano.
I
sat myself on the throne and played each note until I nailed it which took
around an hour of persistence.
How did you get the
name “Paws Off” as your artist name?
You
can’t listen to music with “Paws On”.
What has been the most
rewarding and the most challenging, being in the music industry?
Most
rewarding thing to me is seeing anyone tapping their feet and nodding their
heads when appreciating my craft.
Your latest EP
“Ozaki8”, which song is your favourite? And which song was your favourite to
produce?
My
favourite song is track 3 “Missing You”.
My
favourite to produce was “Ozaki 8”. I remember sitting on the balcony, with my
wife franticly writing down words on a post it note.
Having
already named the album “Ozaki 8”, the music had more or less been produced but
I had no vocals.
Being
not much of a song writer, I sent the words I had written to the vocalist on
the track, Anki surprisingly loved them and “Ozaki 8” was born.
The title of the EP
“Ozaki8”, what does it mean?
The
question everybody asks when they see the name of the album. The album was
actually named by my son. The
answer to this question is simply, I listen to music constantly to shape my
energy levels.
The
same applies to the music I produce, “Ozaki 8” is the energy
conjured up while pushing the boundaries of life progression, or simply the
euphoric feeling captured while undertaking your favourite activity, passion or
sport (whatever that may be for you).
You have produced and
worked with some amazing local artists. Which artist did you enjoy working with
and why?
I
am very lucky to have worked with only admirable vocalists.
Ozaki
8 my “Debut Album”, has been the most enjoyable to work on alongside Anki
Delport aka “Lokka Vox”, being an album you have to tell a story.
To
hear the story you have to listen from start to finish.
In the coming months,
what should the fans expect?
2016
is set to be an explosive year for “Paws Off”.
A
remix album of my greatest hits also a follow up album are already in the
pipeline. Stayed tuned for an abundance of “Uplifting Audio Fuel”.
And what would you like
to say to your new and current fans?
There
is nothing more flattering as an artist, than people loving and finding meaning
in your music. Without people listening to your music it doesn’t exist. To all
on the journey and just tuning into the journey.
Much
Love,
I can’t fault not one of the songs released to date.
Thank
you so much Anthony for taking part in “Artist
Of The Week Q&A Series”.
This
artist releases such fresh content, that you would want to hear more and more.
It’s
perfect to play for any occasion, mood and any time of day.
To
me when I hear Ozaki8 it makes me happy, energised, content and ready to start
or end my day.
I
love dance music and whenever I hear this album it takes me back to my
childhood i.e. 90s and early 2000s.
If
you’re like me, than you are definitely in for a treat.
Ozaki8
out now on ITunes and Spotify!!!
ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/ozaki-8/id1105719053
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5Xo03O09n4hNxuI5LyTN2R
Make
sure to follow, like and subscribe, for the latest new music, news and more by
heading to the links below.
Follow:
Website: http://www.pawsoffproductions.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PawsOffMusic/?fref=ts
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PawsOffPro
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paws_off_/
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/pawsoff-1
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl0RYTdPjqkWvoyUcK-kTPw
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0UFuItnHGooSLhlo5PYCC7
ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/artist/paws-off/id743797752
Keep
an eye on this guy, definitely an artist in the making!!!
This
artist is destined for greatness for sure.
Thank
you all so much for checking out this exclusive interview.
And
come back soon for more future “Artist
Of The Week: Q&A Series”, found
exclusively right here at Music Beats Central!!!
Have
an amazing rest of the day and make sure to come back for more weekly music and
lots more!!!
Much
love to you all and ciao for now!
Hanan
xx
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