Check out this interview KoreanBeacon did with soul/R&B artist Heather Park. This is honestly the first time I’ve had a chance to see a video interview of her even though I’ve been loosely following her for several years now. She’s immensly talented and I recommend you check out her work as well.
Heather Park was discovered in a quirky New York tale, an example of life imitating art in some ways. Park worked in a NYC deli frequented by the program director of Hot 97 who eventually got her demo into the hands of producer Steve Francis of Stush Music. Influenced equally by hip-hop beats and neo-soul sirens, Parks debut album is an intimate affair as her understated cool comes across in every syllable she sings. The title track has a trip-hop twinkle and The Life is a mesmerizing statement with bits and pieces of an orchestra popping in and out. Parks personal lyrics reflect on her experiences as a Korean-American but really she just wants to find her way as a citizen of life.We met Heather earlier this summer and we didn’t know what to expect. After a bit of coordination, we finally met up in her midtown studios. Who we discovered was not the Seoul Diva, but a woman who simply found joy in singing. There wasn’t pretense; just someone who talked about music and talked about what making music meant to her. She’s proud to be Korean-American and proud to be defying stereotypes and thankfully she’s got the pipes to break through. Rarely do you find someone who is comfortable in their own skin and willing to expose themselves. We hope she inspires those who are chasing a dream to sing.
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