Dwight Burgess, Sean Miranda, Travis Fountain, Jay Greer and Delin Green make up the very talented and musically versatile vocal group AMBIENT. Together, they bring their unique brand of good-quality, throwback-style R&B/Soul music with a gospel-feel and Hip-Hop flavor to audiences of all ages and ethnicities around the world. Formerly known as THE SUPERIORS back when they started in the mid-to-late 1980's, the group is currently unsigned, but have recorded with both Motown Records and Columbia/SONY Music in the past. Their harmonies are intricate, soulful and smooth, reminiscent of legendary groups like The Temptations and The Dramatics, and the lyrics to all of their original songs speak positive truth about everyday life experiences, family values, and for the urging of men to love, honor and respect the Queens of the Universe - our WOMEN, which is somewhat a rarity in the majority of today's popular R&B and Hip-Hop music. The talented quintet briefly shared with me their thoughts on a few things relating to the current landscape of music.
RG: How long have you guys been together as a group?
AMBIENT: We've been together for over 20 years, and we officially released our first album back in 1990.
RG: Do you guys get along well?
AMBIENT: For the most part, we do get along, but we fight like hell at times! (Laughs)
RG: Define the 'AMBIENT' brand of musicality.
AMBIENT: Realistic music in its purest form.
RG: You guys are currently unsigned. How important is it for you all to get a new record deal?
AMBIENT: To be honest, if we get a deal, then so be it. We will make it happen one way or another with God's blessing.
RG: In your opinion, what do you guys think is lacking in the current landscape of R&B music, plus the fact that there aren't too many authentically talented male vocal groups today compared to years past?
AMBIENT: 'Acutal singing' is missing. To be honest, the music industry has changed over the past few years. The society of today, particularly the younger generation, doesn't always appreciate 'true artists,' both lyrically and vocally for whatever reason.
RG: What does 'performing live' mean to you guys collectively?
AMBIENT: It means everything! We believe in that 'never do in the recording studio what you can't do on a live stage.' A 'true artist' will always perform everything live with real singing, keeping the audience entertained, and most importantly, having the accompaniment of an incredibly talented band.
RG: What's the best piece of advice you can give to a young male vocal group who has great talent and wants to take things to the next level?
AMBIENT: Learn the business aspect of the music industry and always treat it as a business, which we feel is very important. You can possess all the talent in the world, but if you don't understand the business side of things, you will be taken advantage of and robbed blindly.
*BIG shout-out goes out to the group's head street team promoter KEVIN GRAY from Boston, MA for allowing me the opportunity to Q&A these five positive and super-talented gentlemen!
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