OUTing The Music Industry w/ O*Day Heart

Join me as a speak with the Bad Boy of The Muse Cafe, O*Day.

Born and raised in The Chocolate City (Washington, DC), Clarence, or as you know him O*Day, was destined to be star. Growing up was always a challenge for little Clarence; while all the other boys where off playing and flirting with girls, Clarence always wanted to play with the girls hair and barbie dolls. He knew he was special and he wanted to show the world. At the the age of 5 Clarence was sent to acting and musical theatre summer camps. Over the next 7 years he studied and performed with the best D.C. had to offer. Clarence grew up listening to all types of music from country, jazz, gospel, pop, and hip-hop. He gets his passion for music from his parents who played nothing but old school records to enlighten him to where todays music originated from. When Clarence was 13 he saw a video that would change his life; It was Beyonce's "Crazy In Love." He participated in local talent shows and open mics, doing anything to get noticed. He knew with him being an openly gay artist it would be difficult, but that never stopped Clarence. When he turned 17, Clarence adapted the name O*Day . He believed the name was unique and matched his personality.

Clarence has come a very long way and has no plans on stopping. He is currently working to release his first album entitled "ALONG CAME O*DAY." O*Day explains his sound to be a mix of R&B, POP,and SOUL. He worked on the album for 6 months with producer Loren Jamal. The album has spawned 3 singles, "Cyberboy," "Follow Me," and "Closer." Along Came O*Day showcases a very vunerable side of O*Day that he hopes everyone will relate to. He is also a part of an upcoming mix-tape project featuring other local LGBT artists. You can also check for O*Day every Thursday night at 9pm on Muse Thursday only on blogtalkradio.