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The Voice: Exclusive Interview with Winner Javier Colon

Posted on 12/01/2011 by Gina in The Voice and Cast Interviews

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Winner Javier Colon from The Voice

by Gina Scarpa

 

It's been quite a whirlwind since Javier Colon won The Voice back in June. He has gone on tour, performed on The Tonight Show, appeared at the Rockefeller Center tree lighting, and recorded an album, which includes a duet with Natasha Bedingfield. Today, we caught up with Javier in an exclusive interview to talk about his new album, the musical acts he'd love to open for, and if we'll see him on season 2 of The Voice.

 

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: Tell us a little bit about life since winning The Voice. What has it been like?
A. Javier: It's been amazing. I've had opportunities to do unbelievable things. I sang with Stevie Wonder, I performed at the Christmas Tree Lighting at Rockefeller Center, I released a new album... Things are better than ever!

 

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: Your album, Come Through For You was released this week. What was the inspiration behind most or all of the songs on it?
A. Javier: My inspiration usually comes from my family and friends. I draw a lot from things I go through or things I see others go through.

 

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: How did it come about that Natasha Bedingfield would duet with you on the album and what was it like to work with her?
A. Javier: I was working with Andrew Frampton who is a great producer and songwriter from the U.K. Natasha is actually signed to his label overseas and we originally talked about having her featured on another song. Then I wrote "As Long As We Got Love" with another group of songwriters and we felt that song would be perfect for Natasha. We sent it to her through Andrew and she loved the song. I've been a fan of hers for a long time do to have her on my album is really meaningful to me. She is an amazing artist and an amazing person.

 

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: It must be so exciting to have appeared on the Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting special! How did it go?
A. Javier: I sang "Oh Holy Night", which is my favorite Christmas song of all time. I also got to sing "Its The Most Wonderful Time of The Year". I still can't believe I was there performing with all those legendary artists. Its something I will never forget.

 

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: Who is your dream act/musician that you'd love to open up for and go on tour with?
A. Javier: I would love to go on tour with Michael Buble, Maroon 5, Coldplay, Stevie Wonder and James Taylor to name a few.

 

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: I'm hoping we will see you on the upcoming season of The Voice next year. Can you confirm anything for us?
A. Javier: We are working on that as we speak but it looks pretty likely that you will see me next season at some point.

 

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: Anything else you'd like to add?
A. Javier: Just that I'm excited to have my new album in stores! It's called "Come Through For You" and it's available on iTunes, Walmart, Amazon, and everywhere you can buy music.

 

 

Keep up to date with Javier at javiercolon.com!


(Image courtesy of Javier Colon)

 


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