![]() The song is basically a plea to that specific lost person. The story is a personal one that covers the anger, sadness, and confusion one might feel after they’ve lost someone in their life. Can you talk about the inspiration for your current single “After Life”? “Afterlife” actually has quite a sad inspiration. Not everyone can say that they’ve hung out with Cyndi Lauper, she is a bad-ass. My favorite “run-in” moment would probably be when I spent some time with Cyndi Lauper at an HRC dinner. It was great to meet someone of such great stature that was so grounded and humbled I felt really inspired speaking to him. What was that like for you? What other memorable moments have stood out to you so far since you’ve started performing? It was awesome to meet Sam the other day! I met him backstage at Ellen the other day and really enjoyed chatting with him. I saw on your Facebook page that you just got to meet Sam Smith. ‘Somewhere Over My Head’ is a collection of songs that my 18-year-old self feels confident in I’m counting down the days until the release. I’ve been very inspired by urban and R&B beats, and I wanted to make music that I felt comfortable playing for my friends. However, I think people will find this new music to be much more mature and older, like I now am. Early next year, you will be releasing a new EP called “ Somewhere Over My Head.” How do you think you have grown on this collection? How do you think you have stayed the same? Even though I am now eighteen, I still feel like the same twelve-year-old kid playing the keys. In fact, I still feel as if I am getting used to it, even after five years. I am extremely blessed to wake up every morning and call myself an “artist”. Growing up, did you always want to be a musician? Is there anything else that you could see yourself doing? I think when I was younger I always wanted to be a musician but never thought that I would have the chance to do so it always seemed like an impossible dream. ![]() “Afterlife” is just the beginning and I am excited for the world to hear more.” “Afterlife” will be on his second EP, which he plans to put out next year called “Somewhere Over My Head.” In the meantime, learn more about Greyson Chance in the following All Access interview: Thanks for your time! Where does this interview find you today? I am currently in Los Angeles right now! Being from Oklahoma, it is still a little strange that it’s 75 degrees in November, but I am getting used to it. Chance says of the song, “I feel immensely happy with everything I’ve done in the past months on a creative basis. Chance describes “Afterlife” as his first real push to the world since his brief departure from the industry. ![]() Within “Afterlife”, Greyson portrays his R&B influences while remaining true to a detailed and dark lyric. ![]() Written in between Oklahoma City and Los Angeles, Chance teamed up with pop producer Jordan Palmer to finish the track. The lead single of the collection was “Waiting Outside the Lines.” More recently, Greyson put out his newest song, “Afterlife”. In 2011, Chance released his debut album “Hold On ‘Til The Night” from eleveneleven/Maverick/Streamline/Geffen. She’s been so supportive of me and my music from the very beginning, and has also become an amazing friend!” says Chance. “Without Ellen, none of this would have happened. Greyson Chance was first discovered by Ellen DeGeneres after his cover of Lady Gaga’s single “Paparazzi” went viral on YouTube. ![]()
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