Drew Sidora
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LB: I know that you were one of the panelists at Global Mixx’s Music Retreat this year. Tell
me a little about that, and how you got involved.
DS: I was on the Artist Development panel, and this was my first year working with Global
Mixx. They asked me to be a part of it. So I was really honored in having to come home and
be a part of it. I was so excited because I got a chance to converse, and we get a chance to
learn from each other, help each other, support each other, and just lift each other up. And
Chicago’s such a special city, because we kind of embody so many different things from
different parts of the country and the world. We are kind of like a stew with so many
different things, and that’s why when we do make it, we blow up in such an international
way. So just to be able to help each other to be able to put Chicago on the map, I feel is so
important. That’s pretty much what I got out of it, and I would love to continue to be a part of
it, and see Global Mixx grow and expand and get bigger here.
LB: In addition to being an actress, I know that you are also working on an album. How do
you manage to do both?
DS: I have a studio in my house, and when I come home from the set, I work my own
sessions. I work my own Pro Tools and everything. I just do what I need to do. There’s a
way to do anything. I didn’t know that before, but really if it’s something you want, you just
put forth the work. If it means getting two or three hours of sleep, then that’s what I’m willing
to do. I slept long enough when I was younger. Now I have over 50 songs in my catalog
and I just keep recording, and keep getting better, and so I’m finishing up the project. I’m
going to work with some Chicago producers, and hopefully get a couple of placements from
some people that are up and coming from the city and just help each other out. I have a
buzz record on the radio right now. It’s a remix to T.I.’s Whatever You Like, and also my first
single will be dropping before the end of the year.
LB: Congratulations on that. I know that you’ve starred in a lot of different movies and
sitcoms. What things are you working on right now in regards to your acting?
DS: I have seven movies coming out. Frankenhood with Charlie Murphy, Farmhouse with
Kelly Hu which is a scary movie. I did a dancing movie called B-Girl. I also went to Africa
and did a movie called the Killing of Wendy with Vanessa Bell Calloway and about ten other
beautiful and very amazing, successful actresses. So I look forward to that.
LB: As far as acting goes, who would you like to work with?
DS: Denzel Washington and Steven Spielberg.
LB: From the people that you have worked with, what have you learned?
DS: I learned a lot from Martin Lawrence when I played his daughter on Wild Hogs. It was
just a great experience. He taught me that when you’re off camera, just remain humble and
let that be your personal time. And the only time to really act, or feel like you have to be
someone that you’re not, is when they say action. And a lot of times people get it confused
and they feel like whenever they go out, or when they’re living in their personal life they
have to be someone their not. And that’s the worst thing you can be, because when people
find out that not really how you are, you kind of fall on your face and lose respect. And if
everyone would use that piece of advice, I think that a lot of us will be better off because
when you watch videos, and you see that, and a lot of people feel like they have to emulate
that. That’s not real life. So that was like a big lesson that I learned that will carry me
throughout the years. And with the Wayans brothers, I just learned how to be funny. I just
learned how to not take myself so seriously. And nothing is that bad, because you can
always make somebody laugh. That was like the best time in my life.
LB: What advice would you give someone who is aspiring to get into the industry right now,
either as a music artist or as an actor/actress?
DS: Follow your passion and don’t ever let anyone stop you. Just do all you can. People
say what should I do. Do everything. If you want to be an actress, go do theater, go read
acting books, go get in acting classes, go do commercials, do modeling. Just work on your
craft because you’re going to need that. Everything else will fall into place, as far as getting
an agency, auditioning, or meeting someone that can put you in a movie. But you have to
be knowledgeable of the business and work on your craft, so that when you get in front of
the camera, you’re more than ready. And people will recognize the talent, and you’ll go from
there.
___ Leroy Burton
me a little about that, and how you got involved.
DS: I was on the Artist Development panel, and this was my first year working with Global
Mixx. They asked me to be a part of it. So I was really honored in having to come home and
be a part of it. I was so excited because I got a chance to converse, and we get a chance to
learn from each other, help each other, support each other, and just lift each other up. And
Chicago’s such a special city, because we kind of embody so many different things from
different parts of the country and the world. We are kind of like a stew with so many
different things, and that’s why when we do make it, we blow up in such an international
way. So just to be able to help each other to be able to put Chicago on the map, I feel is so
important. That’s pretty much what I got out of it, and I would love to continue to be a part of
it, and see Global Mixx grow and expand and get bigger here.
LB: In addition to being an actress, I know that you are also working on an album. How do
you manage to do both?
DS: I have a studio in my house, and when I come home from the set, I work my own
sessions. I work my own Pro Tools and everything. I just do what I need to do. There’s a
way to do anything. I didn’t know that before, but really if it’s something you want, you just
put forth the work. If it means getting two or three hours of sleep, then that’s what I’m willing
to do. I slept long enough when I was younger. Now I have over 50 songs in my catalog
and I just keep recording, and keep getting better, and so I’m finishing up the project. I’m
going to work with some Chicago producers, and hopefully get a couple of placements from
some people that are up and coming from the city and just help each other out. I have a
buzz record on the radio right now. It’s a remix to T.I.’s Whatever You Like, and also my first
single will be dropping before the end of the year.
LB: Congratulations on that. I know that you’ve starred in a lot of different movies and
sitcoms. What things are you working on right now in regards to your acting?
DS: I have seven movies coming out. Frankenhood with Charlie Murphy, Farmhouse with
Kelly Hu which is a scary movie. I did a dancing movie called B-Girl. I also went to Africa
and did a movie called the Killing of Wendy with Vanessa Bell Calloway and about ten other
beautiful and very amazing, successful actresses. So I look forward to that.
LB: As far as acting goes, who would you like to work with?
DS: Denzel Washington and Steven Spielberg.
LB: From the people that you have worked with, what have you learned?
DS: I learned a lot from Martin Lawrence when I played his daughter on Wild Hogs. It was
just a great experience. He taught me that when you’re off camera, just remain humble and
let that be your personal time. And the only time to really act, or feel like you have to be
someone that you’re not, is when they say action. And a lot of times people get it confused
and they feel like whenever they go out, or when they’re living in their personal life they
have to be someone their not. And that’s the worst thing you can be, because when people
find out that not really how you are, you kind of fall on your face and lose respect. And if
everyone would use that piece of advice, I think that a lot of us will be better off because
when you watch videos, and you see that, and a lot of people feel like they have to emulate
that. That’s not real life. So that was like a big lesson that I learned that will carry me
throughout the years. And with the Wayans brothers, I just learned how to be funny. I just
learned how to not take myself so seriously. And nothing is that bad, because you can
always make somebody laugh. That was like the best time in my life.
LB: What advice would you give someone who is aspiring to get into the industry right now,
either as a music artist or as an actor/actress?
DS: Follow your passion and don’t ever let anyone stop you. Just do all you can. People
say what should I do. Do everything. If you want to be an actress, go do theater, go read
acting books, go get in acting classes, go do commercials, do modeling. Just work on your
craft because you’re going to need that. Everything else will fall into place, as far as getting
an agency, auditioning, or meeting someone that can put you in a movie. But you have to
be knowledgeable of the business and work on your craft, so that when you get in front of
the camera, you’re more than ready. And people will recognize the talent, and you’ll go from
there.
___ Leroy Burton
Global Mixx held its 4th annual Music Retreat October
3rd-5th here in Chicago. Friday nights GMIXX 'Models
& Bottles' VIP Kickoff Reception which took place at
the Victor Hotel, marked the start of the music retreat.
Saturday began with the 'Music Meets Politics' Forum
which included panel discussions and workshop topics
such as marketing and branding, producing and
songwriting, artist and development, DJ and mixshow.
Among the attendess, was panelist Bryan Michael Cox,
No ID, Steve 'Silk" Hurley and Drew Sidora just to name
a few. Saturday night kicked off the 'Chairman's Ball'
which was hosted by NYCE marketing and A:M Vodka.
On Sunday, GMIXX presented awards to some of the
best DJ's, artists, radio personalities, and producers
on the music scene today. The retreat concluded
Sunday night with the 'Unsigned and Unstoppable'
artist showcase. I got a chance to speak with Drew
Sidora after the GMIXX awards ceremony. Below are
some excerpts from our conversation:
3rd-5th here in Chicago. Friday nights GMIXX 'Models
& Bottles' VIP Kickoff Reception which took place at
the Victor Hotel, marked the start of the music retreat.
Saturday began with the 'Music Meets Politics' Forum
which included panel discussions and workshop topics
such as marketing and branding, producing and
songwriting, artist and development, DJ and mixshow.
Among the attendess, was panelist Bryan Michael Cox,
No ID, Steve 'Silk" Hurley and Drew Sidora just to name
a few. Saturday night kicked off the 'Chairman's Ball'
which was hosted by NYCE marketing and A:M Vodka.
On Sunday, GMIXX presented awards to some of the
best DJ's, artists, radio personalities, and producers
on the music scene today. The retreat concluded
Sunday night with the 'Unsigned and Unstoppable'
artist showcase. I got a chance to speak with Drew
Sidora after the GMIXX awards ceremony. Below are
some excerpts from our conversation:
