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.