Stevie Wondrous
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I'm a twenty year old college student originally from the Twin Cities of Minnesota, but I attend school at the University of Northern Iowa, I've always been into rap but my career didn't really get off the ground til I was in an open-mic competition in St. Peter, MN. After that I wrote and produced the entire album (Hole-Chested Superhero)in a matter of weeks. I did it as a joke and intended for it to be heard only by my close friends, but bootlegs and word of mouth have spread it's popularity and I guess that's how I ended up here........
Why this name?
The name Stevie Wondrous is a nickname that was thought up by one of my friends a few years back...
Do you play live?
Rarely, but depending on my mood and the size of the crowd, I'll spit rhymes at a party now and then..
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
I think the internet has played a crucial role in increasing band popularity in the last five years, particularly for the unknowns (wink, wink).
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
I like to think that my music isn't about getting huge and making money, my album is free and always will be, it's about the fans and the love of the game
Your influences?
I really don't think there is such a thing as musical influence, since each artist draws their talent from within, but some have called me the Wierd Al of new school rap...but in all honesty people like Bjork, John Cusack, and my friends and family have more to do with my music than anyone else...
Favorite spot?
The Grove, where else?
Anything else...?
Listen, laugh, cry, puke, mess your pants...as long as you react, it doesn't matter to me...