B.Z. meets the Backstreet Boy Nick Carter
Will he make it whouth the Backstreet Boys? Nick Carter will try. B.Z. met him for an interview.
The interview was made by Alina Bähr, B.Z. reporter.
He was the 90's main teen popstar. With a blond bowl haircut, baggy pants and casual Sunnyboy-smile, he sang into the hearts of millions of girls. Along with the Backstreet Boys, he sold over 100 million records. His first atempt of a solo career was in 2002, but it wasn't like he was expecting it to be. Now he's trying again. Next Monday he'll present his solo concert to promote his second solo album "I'm Taking Off" at Postbahnhof.
Q: Why do you think your fans have been waiting for nine years for a new solo album?
N: When I released my first solo album, I was a lost soul, a lost artist. I did not know who I am. I could sing, I could write songs. But in my mind those things just didn't work out together. I had to learn a lot. Therefore I have produced only a few albums with the Backstreet Boys and I went on tour with them.
Q: To be honest I think your song look just like Backstreet Boys songs.
N: I didn't want to scare my fans, I want to give them what they want to hear, what they like. At the same time I wanted it to have my personal style.
Q: Can you still sing "As Long As You Love Me"?
N: Of course, I still sing. I love this song. One of the main reasons why the Backstreet Boys still make music is because these songs have become classics.
Q: When you first started your career with the Backstreet Boys you were twelve. Do you think you gave up on your childhood?
N: I thought about that several times. But when I look back I don't miss it. Sometimes I was jealous about those people that could have a "normal" childhood, who could always meet their friends and so, but I know they were jealous of me too.
Q: What do you think of today's teen stars like Justin Bieber?
N: Those kids need someone to look up for them and for their relationship. They will have the Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears as models. Justin is making it just great. But it was so different when we began. We come from a generation of artists that learned from the other mistakes. I think that's why we have such a long career and did not vanished away. But I think everyone must find it's own way that will lead to success or tragedy. Only the strongest survived in the industry.
Q: You guys came from a casting to form a famous band. What do you think of those TV shows?
N: I don't have much time to watch it. They are pure entertainment but there are some good artists that were discovered there.
Q: Do think those kind of starts, that were discovered in such shows, can have a long and successful career?
N: Talking for me, I wouldn't like to be in their shoes. They are like machines. Even though I was discovered in something like that, I had to work a lot. We had to fill in some applications to some record labels and we were rejected by lots of them. Shows like "American Idol" can certainly create a star, but there are also exposed and the candidates are under enormous pressure.
Q: You fighted agains drugs and alcohol addiction during ten years. When did you realized it was time to change your lifestyle?
N: When I thought I was about to die. I had heart problems. I could not anymore. I am repeating myself here, but you can either make his life a success story or a tragedy. I opted for the positive in life. I get my kicks now of successful albums and successful tours. I look at my body in the mirror and think, I feel healthy, I look healthy.
Q: How are you now?
N: I'm doing great.
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