01. Soul Discoveries – Some Othaness For You is a classic modern soul album. How was the creative experience?
. Karen Bernod - ..Lovely! It’s always nice when I get together to create with others. Especially when we enjoy what we’re doing..it comes thru in the music.
02. Soul Discoveries - There are nine songs on Some Othaness For You and it was released on Natively Creative Music in 2000. Why not a major label?
. Karen Bernod - Majors are not really checking for Artists like myself. The Industry has changed so much. Since I am a seasoned Artist in order for me to have autonomy being Independent is the way to go. Now ..I sure wouldn’t mind
having major distribution w/a nice licensing deal..wink wink!:-)
03. Soul Discoveries - Life @ 360 Degrees is your latest album released on the same label in 2006. How different was making that album to Some Othaness For You?
. Karen Bernod - Each album was developed at different points in my life,
at different times in my career. Both are indicative of those times. SOFU was my debut..L@360 is the next level up and so on.. I like to keep it real..lol
04. Soul Discoveries – Are you working on a new record since Life @ 360 Degree’s?
. Karen Bernod – Yes.. my next Cd will be released in 2010 entitled “Planting Seeds”. It’s also my Producer debut so I’m excited and focused at the same time.
05. Soul Discoveries – What music have you been listening to lately?
. Karen Bernod – India Arie’s new Cd, Colby Callait, Mary Mary and Karen Bernod to name a few.
06. Soul Discoveries - What has been keeping you busy?
. Karen Bernod – Getting my Hustle on and keeping it up. We Independent Artist gotta keep it movin..not much dust on my heels right now..I’m Planting Seeds for my future.:-)
07. Soul Discoveries – What do you think of Soul Discoveries?
. Karen Bernod - Great. I always appreciate those who appreciate and acknowledge good Music for the Soul!! And I thank you for your love and support.
08. Soul Discoveries – Are you planning on visiting the UK when you release new material?
. Karen Bernod - Yes I Love the UK! You have always supported me ..when I was w/Incognito..Erykah..D’angelo Chaka and even my Solo Career..I’d be crazy not to. So I’m ready..just need that booking! Jazz Cafe anyone? lol
09. Soul Discoveries - Am I right in saying you did backing vocals for Erykah Badu?
. Karen Bernod -I guess I kind of spoke before hand huh? Yes I have, and it was a very good time for Erykah. She’d just came out her timing was perfect. We had fun on that gig. Tyrone was created in london at the Jazz Cafe.We were having a sound check for the gig that nite. Erykah was messing around on the mic. My self and the other BGVst chimed in as the keyboard player plunked out some chords and Tyrone was born. That was really koooool.
10. Soul Discoveries – Do you have a message for Soul Discoveries readers?
. Karen Bernod – Follow your heart and your dreams will follow!!! Stay true to yourself and believe and have faith and remember nothing worth having comes easy so work hard for what you want and get rid of all that doesn’t serve you well. Last but surely not least…Pray! Thank You Soul Discoveries..Peace n love
Kb
xo.
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