Starr Carrington is featured today on Industry Reviewz

Marc Starr & Eric Carrington, are a solo artist/composer and musician production team out of Pittsbugh, Pa. Together they make up Starr Carrington.

Check out our interview with Marc Starr (below) and his song “Bedroom Eyes“(Above)

IR: Let’s get to know a little bit more about you and how you grew up. So where do you consider hometown and what type of kid were you growing up?

SC: Well first off i was born & raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (living in Wilkinsburg & Homewood). I’d like to think that i was a pretty adventurous kid growing up always exploring my neighborhood. I went to regular schools when i was younger & home Schooled in my last three years of High School.

IR: How old were you when you developed an interest in music?

SC: I am not entirely sure of the age but i will say that when i was younger i would sing off & on with my Mother & in her Church choir. I also learned to play the Violin when i was younger & Played around with Drums for a bit.

IR: What was the first album you ever listened to? Can you remember back that far?

SC: I can say i remember singing Usher’s older Song’s with my mom but i am not sure of the Song title.

IR: When and how did you begin your journey in the world of music?

SC: Well Eric back in the day was involved with his Brother the Vocalist of Starr Carrington who pasted. Eric ask me after hearing me Sing at Choir if I would be interested in working with him and be the Face, Image & Vocalist of Starr Carrington.

IR: What influences shaped your musical style?

SC: With me, a mix of music that i grew up on Hip hop & Rap, today Lil Wayne, Skrillex & Dub step. And Eric, Rock, R&B like kiss and Prince, today Bruno Mars, Pharrell & Rihanna.

IR: How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard it before?

SC: Our Sound is Original, but if had to say i would say it’s throwback style with a modern touch.

IR: Do you write a lot by yourself or do you have a partner or a group of people you work with?

SC: I didn’t write anything with the first two release’s Bedroom Eyes and Soon to be released Wicked, But i was involved with the Production of Bedroom Eyes and the arranging/production and Drums for Wicked. And we are  both writing & working on three to four other songs for the Ep due out this Spring or Summer.

IR: What is your main goal at this point?

SC: y main Goal is to have our Music heard Nationally & all over the World and to have everyone become a Starr!

IR: Have you learned any lessons so far and if so, what are they?

SC: I would say that i am still learning but what i have found out so far is that its alot of work & not as easy as you think starting out, TV makes it look and sound easy. And everyday i am learning to have Patience & work on my Craft.

IR: Are there any artists you wish to work with in the future?

SC: I would love to work with Usher, Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran and so many others And Eric, Bruno Mars, Pharrell, Eminem, Madonna, Pink and Rihanna

IR: If you could create your dream tour, who would be a part of it?

SC: Let me think….Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars, Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Pink.

IR: Where can we find your music?

SC: Everywhere Online from iTunes, Amazon.com, Google play, Spotify and StarrCarrington.com. Offline Two or Three record stores locally, Down South, DC and some parts of the West Coast.

IR: We ask all the artists we interview, what’s the best piece of advice someone’s ever given to you?

SC: Lets See, Have Patience & Stay Grounded, Never Piss your Girlfriend off & go to Sleep and always wear Clean Underwear when you go out!