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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AN ORIGINAL?

Penguin has been a brand that I have been a fan of ever since I could remember. My grandpa, actually, wore this old polo from the actual 60’s. And it was a Penguin polo. I always loved the brand, which is why I actually started reaching out to them [Penguin]. I got hooked up that way. It’s so cool to be an Original because Penguin has done a lot of videos that I love, especially the Bryce Vine one. I’ve always wanted to do something with Penguin that’s cool, different, and unique, and I’m really proud of the final video we made.

WHAT’S THE CREATIVE PROCESS LIKE FOR YOU WHEN IT COMES TO WRITING A SONG?

Some songs come right away, while some take weeks. Usually the creative process starts with some chords, then whatever’s on my mind inspires me to write super honest lyrics. However, that’s one of the biggest things for me – to be super super honest in my songwriting. I also try to make music that’s different from what I hear all the time. I kind of hear the same songs over and over, so I think it’s real important to make something unique

HOW'D YOU GET INTO MUSIC AND PERFORMING FOR OUR AUDIENCE WHO DOESN'T KNOW?

I’ve been singing ever since I was a little kid – it’s in my blood! I didn’t want to go to college, and in high school I was always playing in restaurants. It’s a true grass roots story! I didn’t blow up on social media; I didn’t do any of that stuff. I kept doing my thing. It all kind of snowballed into where I am now, where I can make my own music and tour. It all makes it worth it, and because I have such a long journey, I can look back and really appreciate things a lot of people maybe can’t.

IF YOU COULD PERFORM AT ANY VENUE, WHERE WOULD YOU WANT TO PERFORM AND WHY?

Madison Square Garden for sure.

IF YOU HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET A DRINK WITH ANYONE, FROM ANY TIME - WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHY?

My answer will always be Elvis. I would pick Elvis for every reason you could get a drink with Elvis.

IF YOU COULD DO A SONG WITH ONE PERSON RIGHT NOW, WHO WOULD IT BE?

Elvis, 100%!

IF YOU WEREN'T A MUSICIAN, WHAT WOULD YOU WANT TO BE DOING?

Well it would definitely be something in entertainment just because I love it so much, but if it couldn’t be in that field, something in the fitness industry probably. Fitness is just another big passion of mine, and a big part of my life.

WHAT DO YOU DO TO UNWIND AND RELAX WHEN THINGS GET STRESSFUL?

I like to go like to coffee shops and hang out and do nothing. Like literally just look around and get coffee. I also like to watch new Netflix shows. Those are two top things I can think of. Going for a run is a good one too.

IF YOU COULD BE ANY ANIMAL, WHAT WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?

I’d be an alligator, because, well, there are a bunch of reasons. One is because they’re in the water and on land, which I think is super dope. And they live forever. They can live for up to a hundred years!

WHO PLAYS SPENCER SUTHERLAND IN A MOVIE?

Zac Efron hopefully. I can only pray. And then, the older version of me would be played by Will Ferrell.

WHAT’S THE FUNNIEST THING THAT HAPPENED TO YOU RECENTLY?

So I was just in New Orleans and sang with Harry Connick Jr., but then I also had a dance off with Bryan Cranston. Like literally we had a dance off on stage. The whole time I was just thinking about Walter White or Hal from Malcolm in The Middle.

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What does it mean to be an original?

To be an original to us means to be stick to what youre inspired and influenced by and to express how it all comes together in your brain and in your heart.

What’s the creative process like for you when it comes to writing a song?

Every song we write comes together completely differently than the one before, since there are 5 of us the ideas never stop flowing and it can come from any combination.

How’d you get into music and performing for our audience who doesn’t know?

Each of us had a distinctly unique path that lead us on a collective musical journey. Through a combination of music schools and camps and arts programs we all found each other at pivotal points in each others lives.

If you could perform at any venue, where would you want to perform and why?

If we could perform at any venue in the world it would have to be a sold out Madison Square Garden. As 5 born and raised Brooklyn boys thats always been the goal.

If you could do a song with one person right now, who would it be?

If we could do a song with anyone in the world right now, and trust us its a huge list...  but probably Paul Mccartney. A true living legend.

If you had the opportunity to get a drink with anyone, from anytime, who would it be?

If we could sit at a table and share a drink with anyone in the world i think we would probably choose J dilla. or Jay Z

If you weren’t a musician, what would you want to be doing?

If we weren't musicians, i think we probably still be running an arts-based company or possibly a university. A contemporary one that focused on fundamental artistic knowledge constructed in a practical way that would actually help prepare people for real life industry work as well as provide resources to invest in creative ideas.

What do you do to unwind and relax when things get stressful?

When we need to unwind, we usually turn our phones off or set them aside, play some super smash with some glasses of whisky.

If you could be any animal, what would you be?

If phony ppl could be an animal we would definetly be an Octopus, since thats how we already operate.

Who plays Phony Ppl in a movie?

If there were a biopic film about Phony Ppl it would definitely have Corbin Bleu, Michael B Jordan, Donald Glover, Andre 3000, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Brandon T. Jackson, Kevin Hart, Bow Wow. Everyone would want to be in it.

A penguin walks through the door right now wearing a sombrero. What’s he say and why’s he there?

That penguin would walk in ... all conversation in the room would stop.. were looking at the penguin, hes looking back at us.. we look at each other and back at him and ask "shot?" He replies "Gold or Silver?" we both smile. End Scene

What’s the funniest thing that happened to you recently?

One of the funniest things to happen to us recently we got stranded in a Russian airport for 12 hours during what was supposed to be a layover.

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