Exclusive Interview With ANTHONY PITTMAN

Anthony Pittman, a talented and tenacious teenager who promotes awareness of ADHD, is a producer, singer/songwriter, and talent. Pittman, who was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, on December 30, 2005, has developed into a resilient artist with a distinctive viewpoint as a result of his musical journey and his own experiences with ADHD. Check out the exclusive interview below:

1. Can you tell us a bit about where you come from and how you got started?

ANTHONY PITTMAN: Well i am from a LOT of places. I was born in Poughkeepsie, NY. then shortly after, my family and I moved to Fort Worth, TX. then fast forward 12 years….Maryland. that is when i really started taking music seriously. I am now currently based in Canton, MA.

2. Did you have any formal training or are you self-taught?

ANTHONY PITTMAN: I am self taught. the funniest thing about this is when I was 11 years old, I watching a Youtube video of Bhad Bhabie recording her song “Hi Bich” which made me race to the house computer and open GarageBand, due to the motivation and energy from that video, to make music. SUPER random but it is what flipped the switch to make me think “huh this must be easy”

3. Who were your first and strongest musical influences and why the name ‘ANTHONY PITTMAN?

ANTHONY PITTMAN: My strongest influences were definitely Billie Eilish and Michael Jackson….Two very different artists but same stage presence in a sense. Anthony Pittman is my real name. It rolls off the tongue. well in my opinion at least.

4. What do you feel are the key elements in your music that should resonate with listeners, and how would you personally describe your sound?

ANTHONY PITTMAN: Definitely the production. It tells more of the story than the lyrics personally. I have been teaching myself to be a better songwriter. But my production is what REALLY brings the song to life sonically. My sound is somewhat pseudo commercial but in a sense it is also ultra authentic to be fair.

5. On the contrary, what would you consider a successful, proud or significant point in your life or music career so far?

ANTHONY PITTMAN: at just 16 years old, i have been invited to a private New York Fashion week event. it was an out of body experience. That is all I am going to say.

6. For most artists, originality is first preceded by a phase of learning and, often, emulating others. What was this like for you? How would you describe your own development as an artist and music maker, and the transition towards your own style, which is known as POP?

ANTHONY PITTMAN: My development and learning is all about improving and continuing to improve as an artist. Especially in music. Its not easy to keep up with everything but at the same time, be original.

7. What’s your view on the role and function of music as political, cultural, spiritual, and/or social vehicles – and do you try and affront any of these themes in your work, or are you purely interested in music as an expression of technical artistry, personal narrative, and entertainment?

ANTHONY PITTMAN: i think it is totally vital to express your music in any way shape or form. It helps bring a community for whatever you are talking about and/or speaking up for.

8. Do you feel that your music is giving you back just as much fulfillment as the amount of work you are putting into it or are you expecting something more, or different in the future?

ANTHONY PITTMAN: you know, I am just getting started. so realistically, I would like to believe in the long run it will fulfil my wildest desires for the music industry. I expect nothing but gratitude from myself and my fans in the future and now.

9. Could you describe your creative processes? How do usually start, and go about shaping ideas into a completed song? Do you usually start with a tune, a beat, or a narrative in your head? And do you collaborate with others in this process?

ANTHONY PITTMAN: It honestly depends. I do everything myself so. I will either look for one or two samples that will inspire me and rub me the right way. Then I will write the lyrics as i go on with the production process.

10. What has been the most difficult thing you’ve had to endure in your life or music career so far?

ANTHONY PITTMAN: The underestimating from bigger officials and the engineers that are at the top. I sometimes wonder what goes through their mind. While i understand the fact they probably get terrible music or in other words premature music (in my book) Theres always that ONE speck of real talent that is unfortunately missed in the mix.