Becca Levy is not your typical 15-year-old. Born and raised in Washington, DC this aspiring pop-rock singer is reaching towards new heights to pursue her career in music. She is ahead of her time as she often quotes The Beatles being one of her biggest musical influences.While being a full-time student in high school and pursuing a singing career, Becca strives to be a role model for younger girls. Writing and recording positive messages in her songs, she has teamed up with Stop Drunk Driving Now’s Kids Saving Kids Campaign. Becca is the 2010-2011 National Spokesperson for the KSK’s CD Series Campaign, spreading awareness of drunk driving through her music. She released a digital EP, No Use for her fans, and now she is working on new material. Recently I spoke with Becca about her music and inspirations, summer shows, and what is like in Becca’s world.

Lawanda Johnson: Tell me more about yourself and your musical influences?

Becca Levy: I’m 15 years old and my musical influences as of right now are Evanescence mainly, Kelly Clarkson, and basically since I was born The Beatles have been a huge influence on me.

LJ: So how would you describe your style of music?

BL: I definitely evolved when I first started in music. I was really pop centered and now I think I have migrated into rock.

LJ: OK, so it’s sort of like a pop-rock style. That’s cool.

BL: Yup, pretty much.

LJ: Will No Use be officially releasing soon?

BL: Actually No Use was basically a digital release. All of the songs recorded are found on my  HYPERLINK “http://limerencemag.com/2011/11/14/interview-pop-rock-singer-becca-levy/www.beccalevy.com” website. I am now working on some new material to release a four-five song EP. That will be released in July 2012.

LJ: Oh, really? I will be looking out for that. Let’s talk about the No Use EP. I want to know more about your writing style and the production of the EP.

BL: I wrote all of the songs and they are very inspirational to me. I wrote these songs when I was going through a really tough time and through very emotional points in my life. The songs helped me express myself. I was lucky enough to work with Marco Delmar, who’s an amazing producer in Virginia. That was a great experience.

LJ:  That sounds awesome. So have you done any shows this past summer?

BL: I have! Recently I just performed at the Washington Ballet rock-n-roll Gala at the Russian Embassy. It was very cool.  I also performed at the National Mall for a  teachers’ march.  Also Matt Damon was there.

LJ: Wow! Tell me more about that. That’s very interesting.

BL: It was so cool. I got to meet him and he is very nice…I performed a cover by Natalie Merchant called Kind and Generous.

LJ: Ok, very nice. The next question is a three point question. So the first question is, what message do you want to express to your fans?

BL: I just want my fans to know that I am thankful for them. I want them to know that they can be themselves and be happy with who they are and not let the society’s standard to affect them as much as it has now.

LJ: The best advice to give them. So the next question, do you think there are any positive role models in the pop music industry?

BL: I do think so. Lady GaGa is one. Everyone can look up to her. She’s amazing. Also Adele. Adele focuses more on her music instead of trying to be so tiny thin. I think that’s great. Kelly Clarkson is just so music driven. She just writes her feelings and that’s what makes her so amazing. She expresses herself very well.

LJ: Those are all great women and artists as well. Now, the last part of that question, are you striving to be a role model for younger girls?

BL:  Absolutely! I would love to be a role model to younger girls. It’s a lot to do, but I think it is definitely worth it and it really pays off.

LJ: Yes! We definitely need more positive role models in the music industry.

BL: I agree.

LJ: Describe a day in Becca’s world.

Becca: I don’t have a typical day. I am a full-time student, but I go to a new school. It’s an online school called George Washington University Online High School. So I go to the university three times a week to do my studies there and then my two days, I go to the library and study there. It gives me enough time to sing, take dancing and music lessons.

LJ: That’s great. Let’s talk more about the Kids Saving Kids Campaign and your involvement with the organization.

BL: Sure, it’s the first of its kind, the National Campaign that uses kids to help spread the awareness of drunk driving prevention. So once someone goes to the KSK  HYPERLINK “http://www.stopddnow.com/ksk/” website to check out the artists and download their music, that person is literally bombarded with drunk driving prevention messages.

LJ: That’s a very cool concept and a great organization.

BL: It really is. Music is kids and teenagers language, so they will really get the point and the message to these drunk driving messages. This way they do not feel like they are being lectured.

LJ: Absolutely. I agree…What do you hope to accomplish in this music industry?

BL: I want this to be my career. Performing, writing, producing, recording, the whole nine yards, I want it to be my career and to be able to make my living off of that. Maybe one day, I will be lucky enough to go on a tour. I would like for that to happen.

LJ: You will. Becca, it was a pleasure speaking with you.

BL: Thank you so much!

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