TeenFX.com Interview with Richard Lugo

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Richard Lugo

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How and when did you get into the music business?

I got in the music industry by auditioning for a boy band. After the boy band thing flopped, I ended up becoming a solo artist, and receiving a contract from Dallas Austin’s label, Freeworld.

Is it hard to juggle schoolwork with your busy schedule?

I try to put school as my top priority. I try to devote 4 solid hours of school everyday when I am on the road. After I am completed with school, I can continue with my schedule.

Is it hard to stay close to your friends and family with such a busy work schedule?

Not at all! I have so many ways to communicate with them, whether it be through e-mail, AOL, or wasting my fathers minutes on his cellular.

TeenFX.com has very active message boards where teens can discuss topics that range from relationships to politics. Do you think these sounding boards add to or help teens deal with today’s stressful environment?

I think it gives us teens a chance to be able to speak out, without having to worry what other people think of them. I know a lot of teens won’t speak out about certain topics, because they are afraid of what people might think. So the message boards really help out, because they can speak openly on any topic, and they can do it anonymously.

What would you like to tell teens about yourself? What kind of message would you like to send to today’s teens?

I just want to tell the teens of today that I am no different from them. Just because I sing, and perform on stage, doesn’t make me any bigger than any of them. Before I was doing this, I was a teen who went to school, who went on dates to the movie theaters, and who just hung out with my friends like any other teen. Sure, some things are different for me now, but I still do school work, I still go on dates to the movie theaters, and I still hang out with my friends. And it’s the same with other teen entertainers as well…

What would you say is your greatest fear regarding your career?

You know, the only fear I have is that when I am performing on stage, I break my leg, or I slip and fall. That’s about the only thing I am afraid of.

What was it like touring with BBMak, and are you excited to be opening for O-Town?

It was very exciting to be on tour with BBMak, because it was my first tour ever. Being on tour was even more exciting, because the whole vibe of that tour was so energized. You had the cameras following you, you had fans trying to sneak in, girls trying to push over O-Towns bus, even girls trying to jump on stage! It was so much fun, because the fans had so much energy to give, and it really helped out with the performances!

Do you write any of your own songs?

I didn’t write any of the songs on my last album, but on the next one, I will definitely try to have some input into the songs. I think it’s important for an artist to actually tell the story from his or her own perspective.

Have you been influenced by any artists?

Oh yes, definitely! My main inspirations, overall, are Michael Jackson, Marc Anthony, and Brian McKnight. But I grew up listening to Boyz II Men, Shai, Jodeci, Silk, Color Me Badd, All-4-One, and so many more artists. I really miss the R&B of the early 90’s.

Where would you like to see yourself in 10yrs.?

I hope to see myself in different roles in 10 years. I’d love to get into acting. I would also like to write a book. But on the music side, I hope to be producing, song writing, and still recording and performing on stage.

How was it making the video for “Boom”?

It was so exciting! I think that’s one thing every teen would want to do, be on the set of a music video! There were so many people on the set, from the extras, to the crew, and everyone was so professional, and also, very genuine. They were all nice people, and I am glad to have worked with them. The director of the video, Kevin Hunter, was really nice too! It was his first video too, so we really got a long great! Kevin Hunter is the younger brother of video director Paul Hunter, who’s worked with Lenny Kravitz, Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, and the list goes on!

Are there any artists that you would like to work with in the future?

There are so many artists I would love to collaborate with…. I’d love to perform with Michael Jackson, song write with Brian McKnight, or just produce with Timbaland. How about something with the girls from Dream….

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	Tammy[	04-28-08

You are fine.Please look me up,ok?


	Estoy un Mamacita y Chicanita	09-18-06

You are sooooooooooo !!!!!!!! i wish i could meet you in person...


	Lacey	04-21-06

u are so cute!i all of your music! If u have a girl u should get rid o fher and date ME!!!!!!!!!!!!


	Anthony	04-18-05

Hey Richy, It's me Anthony Caratelli.Since I have not seen you, tia, tio, Erik, and every one else just say hi. Sincerly, Anthony, Melissa, Austin, and my mom's ,one month away, husband, Roger!!!!!!!!!!


	jaimie	02-27-05

ok you are so and i wish you were younger so i could date you. i think your music is smokin


	Samantha	09-03-04

Hey I think that you are down to earth. Your music is so . I also Think that you are . I would date you any day of the week. Your music is also very !!!!


	Alicia	06-23-03

I think that u sound really and down-to-earth, I really like ur first cd, um, cant wait till the next one!


	Brittany	04-28-03

hey.......thats really kool that your in the music business.. I hope to be in that one day too! I to sing!! Your a super tie richard lugo!! Keep it up with the good work! text


	Brandi	02-12-03

I saw Lugo at an O-Town concert and I enjoyed him just as much as I enjoyed O-Town! He is so sexy and is my age too! Maybe one day we'll hook up!


	amy	01-30-03

he is sexy but what does he sound like amy


	tracy	01-28-03

Too many people trying to start music careers. American Idol is a perfect example, even though Kelly Clarkson cheated and already had a record deal before she went on the show.


	Stacey	08-20-02

wow, i cant believe you opened for O-Town. I havent heard of you before this, but I'm definitely going to start watching for you. Good Luck!


	Edi	06-24-02

I have heard your music and I have to say you suck. NOOOOOOOOOOOO I am JUST KIDDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really enjoy your music and enjoyed reading your interview. I wish the best for you in the music world; the longer you stay around, the longer we get to watch you! Glad ya mentioned Marc, he is an awesome singer and a great role model.


	leah	05-16-02

never ever heard of this person before sounds


	Jackie	05-12-02

Your music sounds . I wonder if your coming out with anything new?


	maille:ISYOURGIRL	12-11-01

~Lugo? -- He's the guy who -- Hold up, I'm not sure ... I just saw his pic and it was kind-of DISTRACTING! ... 100%-PURE-HOTTIE! Haha! It'd be so embarrassing if he read these, huh? Crap, I feel kind-of left out here! =) ... (HEEHEE) ... 'Cuz I haven't heard the guy's music! *maille <3


	Lauren	12-09-01

You are so hot! I love your music! You are so good at it. I believe in everything you said in your interview.


	Megan	11-23-01

I saw you at an O-Town concert in Scranton, PA earlier this year. The day after the concert I went right out and bought the CD. It's so good! I love the song "Snow In June"! my sister (who is 16) fell completely in love with you!! well, good luck and I hope you make lots more CD's!


	Kristina	10-25-01

I have no idea who you are, but damn are you fine!


	Erin	10-21-01

I really like your song! The first time I heard it was in the Wiz, and I just bought the CD there!


	Lisa	10-07-01

I have always thought that Richard Lugo was the best everys since I heard him on Take 5's cd. I think that I listened to Boom more than I did any of the Take 5 songs, but Take 5 still rules, except I don't think that they are called that anymore


	Markia	09-05-01

WOW!!! I saw you with BBMak, you were amazing.


	alicia	08-30-01

i like the song snow in june. it so pretty. I LOVE IT. when i saw you with otown a while ago. ok maybe in feb. you you HOTT!!!! thanks alicia


	Brianna	08-18-01

I saw and meet Lugo at BBMak's concert in Pittsburgh, PA last November! He is such a sweet guy with incredible talent!! His new CD is wicked cool!! I wish him luck in all he does cuz I know that I wanna see him shake his booty a lot more!!!!


	Stephanie	08-16-01

I LOVE YOUR SONGS, AND YOU ARE SOO HOTT!!! KISS KISS


	SAMANTHA	08-15-01

I love your song Boom.


	Stephanie	08-13-01

I've seen Lugo at an O-town concert here in Jacksonville Fl. At first I was like who is lugo than he came on stage and he was good. I never heard 1 song of his but after I liked them all. I bought his album and it's good. I know all the lyrics by heart to every song. He's very talented and can dance and sing. If he came back here to Jacksonville I will go and see him again. He's great. Stephanie