One on One with Kelli

You may know Kelli from Bravo’s NYC Prep but the budding songstress is hoping to lure fans and captivate a new audience with her first single “Gave Up On Love.” We caught up with Kelli and she gave us the 411 on the making of her debut album.

Sinister Girlz: Everyone knows you from Bravo’s hit reality show, NYC Prep, have you found it hard to break away from that image and be seen as a singer now?

Kelli: Of course, but I never expected it NOT to be. I used the show in hopes of gaining a platform in any which way. I’m never going to break away from that image because I played myself, I can’t hide from that. I do know that my reasons for doing the show were strictly for music, not because I wanted to pursue a career in reality television. To some, I’m still Kelli from NYC Prep because that is where they know me from.

Sinister Girlz: Your first single “Gave Up On Love” will become available on iTunes on April 12^th are you excited or nervous about its official release?

Kelli: Excited because this is something I’ve worked hard on and believe in and to even have a song finally ready to be released is out of this world. But I WANT it so badly that it’s nerve-wracking.

Sinister Girlz: For those who haven’t heard your single yet what kind of sound or vibe will it be and is the single a representation of the kind of sound that will be featured on the album?

Kelli: The single has an electro-pop/dance vibe that is uplifting in contrast with some of its lyrics. The other songs I’ve written and recorded have a more soulful vibe; they’re songs I can connect with on a deeper level.

Sinister Girlz: When will the album be released? And how do you plan on celebrating its debut?

Kelli: The album being released is a far, far away thought…I just saw my single C.D. and almost passed out and took 500 pictures of it from every angle on my phone.

Sinister Girlz: What would you say inspires you to make music?

Kelli: Things I strongly believe in, especially emotions. The writing process is the chance to delve into those protected emotions and develop them through music. My favorite songs are those that make me feel fulfill me at the end. Strong female singers like Dusty Springfield, Tina Turner and Alanis Morrisette are inspiring.

Sinister Girlz:  What song or songs are currently on heavy rotation on your ipod or mp3 player?

Kelli: “Rainbow”- Oh Land, “Dust In The Wind”- Kansas, “Seek Bromance”- Tim Berg, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”- The Beatles, “Someone Like You”- Adele

Sinister Girlz: When performing live what’s the lasting impression you want to leave audiences with after attending one of your shows?

Kelli: Empowerment, the ability to relate to me and to not be so damn serious and have as much fun as I’m having.

For more on Kelli and her album visit Facebook.com/kellimusic