Upcoming 100: How do you approach the process of recording your music, and what equipment or techniques do you prefer to use?
William odell Hughes: Most of my music is done through software using my computer laying down the beat. Which is the bottom and stacking from there up using different instruments. Normally vocals are last but not always.
Upcoming 100: Can you discuss your live performances, and how you create an engaging experience for your audience?
William odell Hughes: My live performances I treat each show as if it is a rehearsal which allows me to create a relaxed atmosphere for myself and my audience.
Upcoming 100: How do you handle creative differences or disagreements within your band or collaborative team?
William odell Hughes: Well music is either right or wrong but the band leader has the final say.
Upcoming 100: How do you stay true to your artistic vision while also adapting to the ever-changing music landscape?
William odell Hughes: I stay true to my artistic vision by making sure each song has a meaning, a beat, and good engineering and knowing what’s in and what’s out.
Upcoming 100: Can you share your thoughts on the importance of music education and how it has impacted your career?
William odell Hughes: My music education has come from listening, watching, and reading, not necessarily in that order but also learning the business side meaning you have all your business in order so if success comes you will have the correct impact.
Upcoming 100: How do you maintain a connection with your roots and your fans as your career progresses and you gain more popularity?
William odell Hughes: I think I maintain connection to my roots and fans by giving them more of the same but with different flavors and also totally different sounds.
Upcoming 100: How do you handle the pressure of expectations from your fans, critics, or the music industry itself?
William odell Hughes: l handle the pressure by writing, searching, sometimes even ignoring and once again listening but critics are critics which can sometimes be very helpful.
Upcoming 100: Can you discuss a specific project or album that was particularly challenging, and what you learned from that experience?
William odell Hughes: My first album Years ago with Detroit jazz great Wendell Harrison it was a jazz styled album which I was not really familiar with but after recording this album I felt I could probably handle anything because these were seasoned musical reading veterans.
Upcoming 100: How do you stay creative and avoid burnout, and what self-care practices do you employ during periods of intense work or touring?
William odell Hughes: I stay creative by waiting until the urge to write hits me or a thought crosses my mind plus getting my rest and rehearsing in my mind how to save my voice.
Upcoming 100: How do you see the future of the music industry evolving, and how do you plan to adapt your career to these changes?
William odell Hughes: I think the future of music industry is really gonna be based on more and more technology which at this point I am sort of accustomed to so I don’t think adapting will be as hard if I wasn’t already exploring these new technologies.
