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Name:

Norm Alconcel

Age:

22

Location:

Toronto, ON

Occupation:

Student

All About Norm

Smooth talker, cutie, renaissance man. Yep, this boy can do it all - or at least he says he can! Hailing from Toronto, Norm loves to get the crowd's attention, whether it be from belting a tune, busting a rhyme or breaking down into a dance. He's feelin' Kanye West, The Black Eyed Peas and K-os and would love to interview Stevie Wonder. Take a peek at his audition tape and peep his Q&A!

Norm's Audition


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  • Why should you be a Much VJ?:
  • I was born to be in front of people. I'm a man of many talents and I have the ability to hold the crowd down from MCing and freestyle battling experience. Plus, I was ordained to be a pastor - whether it's on the pulpit or on the tube, I'm meant to be in front of people.
  • Formal education completed:
  • 2nd year college
  • Languages spoken:
  • English
  • Last job(s) held:
  • Recreational maintenance staff, host for the "Big Norm Show".
  • Describe your personality and style:
  • I'm a flamboyant Filipino freakshow with an urban funk flow! I am described as a spontaneous master of improvisation.
  • What are your strengths?:
  • I thrive in front of massive crowds and crave positive attention, which helps with my stage presence. I sing with a mean pitch and can rock a mic with a Nas-like swiftness.
  • What was the best concert you've ever attended and why?:
  • K-os and John Legend. I totally dig the music style so that made my concert experience that much more important.
  • What are your two favourite CDs, and what's the most recent you've listened to?:
  • "Beats, Rhymes and Life" by A Tribe called Quest, "College Dropout" by Kanye West. "Son Of A Street Animal" by Richi SOS.
  • Name three books that have influenced you:
  • The Bible, God's Debris, Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul
  • What magazines do you read?:
  • Slam, Urbanology, Adbusters, Applied Arts, XXL, In Touch.
  • What are your goals?:
  • To become a media personality through my witty demeanour and boyish good looks. I want to pursue a career in creative advertising and hope to run an ad firm. I would also like to one day run a comedy club and hope to make success of my company: Toronto Street Comedy Productions.
  • What three artists would you most like to interview?:
  • Black Eyed Peas, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie
  • If you had the opportunity what one question would you ask...
  • 50 CENT: Do you think your success entitles you to be around the king of rap?
    AVRIL LAVIGNE: Do you still like skater boys?
    THE KILLERS: Can you imagine how much controversy your name would cause if you guys were a rap group?
    COLDPLAY: Chris Martin - is Gwenyth Paltrow as tall as she looks on the silver screen?
  • What social issues interest you?:
  • I'm very interested in the elements of hip hop especially graffiti. I strongly believe the buffing of walls and the anti-postering laws are an outrage and hope to fight for our freedom to express art on any medium.
  • Who, in your opinion, are the most influential artists in music history?:
  • Madonna - she crossed boundaries no one would ever attempt to pass. Michael Jackson - no one has lasted as long as Mike! Biggie and Tupac - their short time on this earth was probably the most felt presence in music history, considering how long they were alive.
  • What does MuchMusic mean to you?:
  • MuchMusic is the ultimate media engine for music and pop culture and is an integral part of the Canadian music movement.
  • What are your favourite shows on Much?:
  • Pimp My Ride, RapCity, MuchVibe, MMVAs, Making The Band 2, MuchLoud.
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