Gina Cutillo is getting ready for world domination! Already a well established singer, songwriter and recording artist ( resume includes songs on Nickelodeon, MLB baseball, FOOD Network and Oprah Winfrey's OWN Network just to name a few ) she has recently decided to add television host to her list of titles. Gina is currently starring in a weekly entertainment show named after herself which is airing live weekly on inravio.com....but make no mistake she is still all about the music! Now more than ever! Getting ready to release a new album and also having recently taken on the role of wife and new mother, Gina has redefined herself and what her artistry means to her... through the joy that this new challenge has brought to her life ( and career ) there have also been some growing pains along the way . Gina however takes them in stride and knows that life isn't always roses and daisies. Gina tells me that its in these times we can learn and evolve which she has done seemingly effortlessly. It's in these peaks and valleys that Gina was able to channel her triumphs and tribulations into her writing.
Gina's magnetism is undeniable and this comes through in her performances be it in concert or while hosting her show. Gina possesses a sharp wit and is natural funny in an organic way which isn't easy to come by these days. There is also her artistic side which comes through in an array of emotions conveyed in her writing as well as in the way she sings her songs. Recently I had the privilege to go " Behind The Music" picking her sexy brain to ask the questions that many of her fans want the answers to!
So " Let's Go! " ... kick back and relax getting to know Gina Cutillo the way I see it Xx Billy Charles
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| " Behind The Scenes" on a Gina Cutillo and co photo shoot ! |
BC: I hear your working on a new
album... what is the vibe with the sound? Is there a title yet that you can share with my readers?
GC: The vibe is sexy. Its also fun
and artistic at times. There's one song that will be on the album called "Pop
Hysteria" that I fully wrote over a beat box. Very artistic and fun. I wasn't
worried about creating huge hooks and big choruses. Funny thing it's super hooky
and super catchy!!! I don't have a title yet. But the running joke is "Gina
Cutillo at 128 BPM" a few songs are set in 128 BPM (beats per measure) - but I
will name the album when all the songs are completed. I like the album title to
encompass the overall statement of my songs.
BC: How will the new songs be
different from your previous recordings?
GC: Well I'm in a different place
in my life so that will always be portrayed in my music. I almost want to say
more reflective so far. Tempos are a little slower on some. As for the writing
process I started with researching and choosing some really interesting synth
sounds influenced from Sweden. I also did some lyric writing first too on a
couple which is very unlike my process.
BC: How has being a mother
influenced your writing or you as an artist?
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| Gina and her son Cole |
GC: Becoming a mother is something
that changes and rocks your world like no other. Nothing can prepare you for
this type of change. So at first I wasn't even writing too busy having late
night feeding sessions with the little guy. Lol But then it all just sorta " bursted " bursted
out! I also think this is where the reflective part of my current songs are
coming from. You think harder as a mother which has made me love harder as a
person.
BC: What are some new goals that
you would like to achieve regarding your career?
GC: My goals have always been the
same. #1 hit. Grammy. World Tour. These types of goals will drive you to success
every time. And insanity.. ;)
BC: Who are you digging right now
on today's music scene?
GC: I'm a huge lover of music. I'm
always listening to pop radio. I like to hear what's happening and I have always
loved nice commercial sing along songs. I'm also digging into my archives
listening to some Sheryl Crow, Oasis and Goldfrapp lately.
Ellie Goulding is super
special and talented, I'm enjoying her a lot.
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| Gina with her long time friend and guitarist Ron Labriola |
BC: What advice would today's Gina
Cutillo give a younger Gina just starting out?
GC: Don't be so stubborn! Yes
Billy I was more stubborn in the past then I am now. Lol Also let go of things
that aren't working a lot quicker.
BC: Describe your creative process
and the way you write...
GC: Hmm... usually I feel this jolt
of inspiration like the song is already there inside and has decided this is the
day it's coming out. Something like going into labor. I run to my MAC open up a
protools session and start recording. Sometimes I will write a beat 1st or as I
said lately it's been a synth part then start singing away to a melody that just
comes out. I will then break out my guitar so on and so forth. Come to think of
it - it's very similar to birth minus the intense pains. haha unless you delete
a whole writing session like I did once. Which left me on the floor curled up
crying like a baby... yea that was painful.
BC: What are some of the things
that inspire you in your creative process?
GC: People I'm surrounded by. The
love I'm feeling for someone. The experiences I have had and am having. Music on
the radio.
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| Craig, Cole and Gina |
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| Gina and her husband Craig |
BC: What is an average day like
for you?
GC: A whirlwind of very different
events. I go from feeding my son breakfast to answering business calls to
showing my son how to play with puzzles to my laptop with a new song I'm working
on. Sometimes it's very busy but I choose for it to be. I do take down time too,
it's very necessary.
BC: If you had a dream vacation
what would you be doing and where would you go?
GC: I take dream vacations haha -
My husband and I love to travel and have been to many Caribbean Islands. St
Lucia was my favorite. We also have been to Belize, the Mayan Ruins were
amazing. My other favorite outside of Caribbean was England. It's been a couple
of years since we have had a proper vacation so this December we are going away.
The baby will be almost 3 so we are ready to show him the beauty of blue waters
and white sand. I'd like to go to Hawaii. And of course Italy is a
must!
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| Gina Cutillo and the men behind the music her band... |
BC:Tell my readers what's coming
up next for Gina Cutillo....
GC: I will be releasing my next single "Fly (Feel Love Tonight)" which will
coincide with a video that I am shooting as we speak. This song is a #1 hit. I
sing it and tear up almost every time. I'm also performing at some festivals
this summer with my band: Ron Labriola, Zeke Zuclich and John Von on May 3rd
Popfest at Dewey Beach, DE. Also playing Jersey Shore Festival May 17th and
several others so be sure to hit up reverbnation.com/ginacutillo for more updates!
Please follow Gina Cutillo on Twitter @GinaCutillo and click the photo above to go to her reverb nation music page!
For booking info contact ginacutillo@gmail.com
