Interview with multi-talented singer, songwriter, music producer, dancer and actor Harrison Cone

Describe yourself in 3 words?

Honest, hardworking, and creative.

Who has made the biggest impact on your life so far, and why?

My parents because they are both musicians and are very supportive. Also, Xxxtentacion has meant a lot to me creatively and has been an inspiration ever since I met him after one of his concerts.

How did you get started in the business?

My parents are musicians so I started doing music from a young age. They were supportive about the Arts, so I started taking dance when I was 6 and then I stopped that and started acting. Then I started taking film acting classes and that’s how I met my agents. After that, I took college level music production classes when I was around 13 years old.

Did you go to music school?

I took college level music production classes when I was 13 through 15 years old and took guitar and piano since I was 3 years old from my Dad who teaches music. I’m currently taking vocal lessons.

Describe your sound in 3 words?

Dreamy, eclectic, alternative Indie pop.

Who influenced you and why did you choose to make music?

I’ve had a lot of influences including Chris Brown, Michael Jackson, XxxTentacion, Shawn Mendez, Charlie Puth, Justin Bieber, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, a lot of Bazzi, MGK, Jungblud…

Do you ever get nervous?

Of course, everyone has doubts and thinks that maybe they won’t be good enough but I think I’m a pretty confident person and I just try my best every day.

What is your next goal as a musician and producer?

I want to produce other people which I’m starting to do right now. I want to be my own Artist and perform in concert as well.

Tell us about your work as Nikko in “Wizard of Oz?”

That was one of the first professional theatre shows I ever did and it really opened me up to performing live. I love doing Theatre but I love film more. It definitely helped me perform and sing live.

You had performed in more than 30 musicals, plays, and shows. Please tell us about it. From a very young age I started acting in theatre and taking acting classes and that transformed into film acting and my love for acting and being dramatic and comedic but on film instead.

What we can expect of Harrison Cone in 2019?

More music, more Art.

What is you favorite song to belt out in the car/for karaoke?

Loner by Jumex, 3:15 by Bazzi and any X song and any Yungblud song. Or If I can’t Have You by Shawn Mendez.

Name one your strengths?

Music Production, understanding, empathy.

What is your own definition of happiness?

I’ve learned recently its important to listen to your heart and your morals. I think you have to create your happiness in your life. I’m working to create my life to be where I am the happiest. I think that should be everyone’s goal, is to make it so they are doing what brings them the most joy by being productive and doing what they love to do.

Any loves other than music/producing?

I love acting and any form of Art. I love working out and eating healthy. I like learning about current issues, poetry and hanging out with friends and deep conversations. I love driving at night when there are no cars on the road because it’s so peaceful. Love listening to any music in general. Love seeing people’s art whatever that may be from graffiti to their own music.

Any exiting news you want to share with us?

Just set up a new studio in LA and I’m working on new songs.

How’s a typical day in your life?

I like working out in the morning and eating a lot of food, let’s get that straight, I eat a lot of food. I love working on a lot of music and sometimes I have an event or an audition or I meet up with friends.

Idea of a perfect Sunday?

Waking up early in the morning, being productive, and then chilling with some friends til it’s late.

What is your favorite healthy food?

I love eating anything healthy you can imagine. I love salads, meat in salads, fruit in salads, French salads.. .

And your favorite cheat food?

Fried Chicken

What would be a deal breaker on a first date?

Any red flags that show that their personality or morals don’t mesh with mine. But I’m really not trying to date anyone anytime soon right now.

If you could meet someone living or dead, who would it be and why?

The great piano player Bobby Timmons. Freddy Mercury.

Do you support any charities?

I worked at a Food Bank for a couple years growing up and like to donate my time whenever I can. I’d like to help with world hunger the most and making the world more green.

How do you see yourself in 5 years?

I will work as hard as I can to be successful as an actor, musician, model, and producer/songwriter.

How would you describe your fashion style?

I think I’m just myself. People are many times grungy or the opposite of grungy and I’m some where in the middle. I like painting my nails, wearing chains, and wearing eye shadow sometimes. I feel fashion is an Art and I like using it that way to express myself.

What do you think of Social Media?

I think it has really connected us in good and bad ways. I plan to do my best to use it for good.

Where we can follow you?

I’m Harrison Cone on Snapchat, Instagram, Spotify, Apple Music, and all other streaming services you can think of. My Twitter is unfortunately Harrisoncone1.

Quote: Hope is not optimism, which expects things to turn out well, but something rooted in the conviction that there is good worth working for. –Seamus Heaney

Song: I have many including Parents by Jungblud and F Love by X and Loner by Jumex, and Why by Bazzi

Movie: I have a 100 favorites. I love the Silver Linings Playbook. I love Euphoria though it’s not a movie.

Travel Destination: Anywhere in Europe or South America.

Food: I love any style food but I don’t always do well with Indian food. I’ll eat anything you put in front of me if it’s good

Sports Team: I don’t do sports…. I used to play a little basketball.