freddie beat talks to Brian Kent about what being an openly gay artist means to him, what “gay music” means, his debut album, Breathe Life, and multi-charting single, “Whatcha Doin’ To Me,” his ties to Kristine W., his Summer Pride Tour, and more.
Song snippets included in the show are “Whatcha Doin’ To Me” and “Breathe Life” from the album of the same name. Also included is surprise clip from a song Brian Kent mentions that he is currently diggin’.
Check out our previous pop quiz with Brian Kent here and his video for ”Whatcha Doin’ To Me” here. Get more Brian Kent at his MySpace Page.
Brian Kent jumps 6 spots to #42 on the Billboard Club Charts this week with “Whatcha Doin’ to Me.” The single is also in the Top 20 on PerfectBeat.com.
The video just premiered on NewNowNext Poplab on LOGO, HBO Zone, and is playing in video bars nationwide through Promo Only, Rock America and Screenplay!
Check out the video below.
Originally posted March 18, 2009
We featured Billboard Break Out & Top 10 LOGO Artist, Brian Kent, in a pop quiz in January 2009. The single featured on his pop quiz was “Whatcha Doin’ To Me” from his latest release, Breathe Life. Well, he now has a video for it. Check it out. It’s sex-ay. I like the Latino (of course!) in the tight glitter pants.
Name: Brian Kent
Genre: Pop/Club
Latest Release: Breathe Life (Solid Sounds Records/Centaur Entertainment)
Release Date: March 25, 2008
This, That, or the Other
1. Underground OR Mainstream? Categories suck! 2. Maintain Artistic Integrity and Vision OR Make a lot of Money? (or both)??? Lots of money without selling out. 3. Studio or Stage? STAGE, STAGE, STAGE 4. Spirituality OR Hedonism? Spirituality 5. Make Love, Have Sex, OR %$*!? All three at the same time!
Fill in the Blank 6. Music is mypassion. 7. I’m musically inspired byLife and events around me. 8. My favorite old school joint is“Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going To Be A Long, Long Time)”by Elton John. 9. If I was a super hero I’d be Lightning Boy. 10. Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll should change toDrugs, Roll, and Sex.
Short Answer
11. I make music because: The power of music to move people is awe-inspiring. 12. I want my fans to: Let their hair down, have fun, and feel the music like every song was written just for them. 13. If I could share one thing about myself it would be: I think I have a touch of OCD… 14. Wild Card! Welcome to King Burger where we could do it your way, but DON’T GET CRAZY! 15. I want my musical legacy to be: Entertaining, motivating, comforting, and honest.
Enjoy “Whatcha Doin’ To Me” from Brian Kent’s latest CD, Breathe Life.