You have 3 minutes to run out of your house thats on fire. You have enough time to gather 3 things and only 3 things, but everything electronix is too hot to grab. What would you bring and why? What would be the hardest thing to let go?

1) the DVD of my cotillion (which is this huge 18th birthday celebration normally given to daughters in the filipino culture). it has footage of all my family and closest friends on a really special day that i never want to forget.

2) my jewelry box: it has my mom's ring in it, the gold watch & bracelet my dad gave me & a necklace from a special someone.

3) a copy of my album: worked too hard to let that shizz burn. lol.

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WIN TIX TO MY SHOW IN L.A.!!!

CALLIN' ALL MY SUPPORTERS WHO WILL BE IN LA THIS SATURDAY! It's contest time and the rules are simple:
1) Upload a 1 minute youtube video of you SINGING or DANCING to any song on my album.
2) Post it as a video response to this video: http://bit.ly/bzOBoK
3) Then tweet me your video link! @meeshthesinger

My team will then choose the most impressive/entertaining video and I'll personally hand the winner TWO tickets to this Saturday's show the morning of the event. ONE winner will be chosen, and every entry will receive a personalized postcard from me! Contest ends Friday July 30th at MIDNIGHT, so upload your video NOW!

Show details: Projekt Zoo Presents: "Where the Wild Kings Are" ft. Lil Crazed, Michelle Martinez, Joanlee, Krystle Cruz, Jargon, The Werd & 89! http://www.eventbrite.com/event/750698359/MM/5297325514

Contest winner must be from the L.A. area. Travel compensation will NOT be provided, only tickets to the event. Goodluck & have fun with it. Love you guys! :) -Michelle

How did you get involved with music all the way in Japan? And would you do it again?

i was discovered on youtube by Avex, which is a major label in Japan and was given the opportunity to train and audition over there. it was the best experience of my life. although it was really tough at times and tiring, i enjoyed every minute of it. i really missed home sometimes, but i grew so much from being away from my comfort zone and learning to adapt to a new culture. Japan is an amazing place to visit and i would do it again in a heartbeat. <3

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hi michelle i was wondering if i can join ur street team but i dont know how and also im not around the bay area or cali so can i still join

of course you can join my street team. anyone from anywhere can! if you're interested in joining just shoot me an email at MichelleMartinezCrew@gmail.com :)

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do you only do acoustic? so do you play guitar too or just sing?

i definitely do more than acoustic. i appreciate all kinds of music and acoustic is just a really nice way to showcase your voice on youtube, so that's what i do when i can. i started playing the guitar, but i still got a long way to go in learning it. i play a little piano as well. but to get a real feel for the broad kind of music i make, i hope you'll get a copy of my album releasing JUNE 29. for a snippet of what the album will sound like, listen here: http://tinyurl.com/2f73kzb :)

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How did you get involved in the music business?

i wouldn't say i'm completely in the business just yet. but i'm definitely touching base. honestly, it just took years of paying my dues. i just worked hard on not only my craft, but learning from the people who came before me and those who have already experienced it. i sang anywhere and everywhere... just to be heard. and then i got smart about the business and sought after people who i knew would steer me in the right direction. and here i am today, about to release an album and am blessed to be connected with some great and important people who can help me get to where i want to be with my music. it was hard work and A LOT of disappointments and empty promises, but i NEVER GAVE UP. and still won't. :)

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What would you tell someone who would like to get involved in the music business?

i would say grow a thick skin before you ever step foot it in. cause you will get screwed over so many times and by people you thought had your back. but you have to remember to not take everything so personal because at the end of the day it's a BUSINESS. i would say work hard on your craft and be prepared to always receive criticism, cause even the GREATS had haters. you can always grow in your art and strive to learn new things and become better everyday. make the right choices for YOURSELF and no one else. and make sure, whatever you choose to do to "make it", that you can look back at yourself in the mirror and be proud of who you've become and how you got there. don't be so desperate to make it that you will do anything to move ahead, cause when it's your time to shine, it'll happen for you. and lastly, keep your real friends and family close to you. they will keep you grounded and always advise you with the best intentions. good luck!

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