August 2010
Q&A with MR Lucky
The man, his music, his album, his action and his connections. Thats all we had time for! I am not a pop artist Mine are not pop albums. I do an expression of music which is very Indian influenced by what I grew up watching and experiencing. I’m an artist. As long as I’m able to express what I wish to, I’ll be happy doing that. The day that’s not happening, I’d know. Like father, like son Humour comes naturally to me thanks to dad. Being with him was like studying in a university! He’s taught to me to live life according to the spirit of my will. He was a motivating being. his association with The Prince and Chennai Prince Asif Ali is my cousin. It’s family business. I’m glad to come here at a time close to my album’s release. This concert aims to help the “Home for Poor Boys” and I would want to be a part of anything done for a noble cause. It’s beyond borders now. It’s one world. And charity begins at home! Xsuie: the journey called life Xsuie is a compilation of my five years’ work that I didn’t release. It happened when the music industry started closing its horizons for genuine work. They blamed us artists for making money and getting famous. Corporations are eating into our revenues. I’m happy that I have a brand name. There are loads of people who listen to my music and appreciate it. Xsuie is for them.
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“People steal my music” I’ve seen quite a few times that my songs are available for free download. I’m not gonna stop you. If that makes you happy, go ahead and download a virus with it! This does not stop me from making music. We’ve worked a solution where people could log into my site, listen to the music, and buy it if they like it. Did you know?! Lucky Ali indulges in horse breeding; something that he learnt from his father who was very passionate about them. He lives in a farm and has a strong opinion on organic methods of farming. He has also worked in an oil rig near Pondicherry.
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All pictures taken with Lucky Ali were conceptualized and shot by RAMESH