Exclusive Blaker Girls Interview With Blake
01/27/07 

If you have questions for Blake, email them to press@blakergirls.com

Questions from BlakeLewisForum.org

Name: Casey S.
Question: Are you single?

Blake: Yes, I am currently single

Name: Cari
Question: What's your favorite color and do you visit idolforums.com?  

Blake: My favorite color is dark blue. The Blaker Girls told me about IdolForums.com so I checked it out.  You fans are great!

Name: Angel
Question: hey Blake, how and when you started beat boxing ??

Blake: I was doing impersonations and cartoon voices when I was a little kid, but I started beat boxing when I was 17 years old.  I was really inspired by a member of MPact, Matt Selby.  He got me started.

Name: Angel
Question: Hey Blake, who are your role models musically and in real life?  

Blake: My musical role models are 311, Ella Fitzgerald, Bobby McFarren, Robin Thicke, Maroon 5, Duncan Shiek, Harry Connick, Jr., Jill Scott, Imogen Heap, Fiona Apple, BT, DJ Shadow, The Roots, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Sting, Eric Benet, Tori Amos, Ben Folds, DJ Q-Bert, Gnarls Barkley, Moblaw, Common Market, Panda Conspiracy, Blue Scholars, Take 6, m-pact, Faith SFX, Doxology, KJ Sawka, and all the other musicians I've been privileged to work with.  My personal role models are my dad and mom. 

Name: Jasmine
Question: what kind of girls do you like?

Blake: I don't have a certain type, but I like girls who have a great sense of humor, are independent, are down to earth, and of course, love music!  My last couple of girlfriends were brunettes.  Regardless, I think women are the most beautiful creatures ever. 

Name: Laci
Question: Hi Blake I have three questions for you...
1.What is your favorite food?

Blake: My favorite type of food is Cuban.  My favorite foods are pizza, hot chocolate, and chocolate chip cookies.  All healthy foods – haha!
2.When is your birthday?

Blake: My birthday is July 21, 1981
3.Are you into musicals/Broadway and if so what's your favorite?  

Blake: I did a couple musicals in high school (Anything Goes & Crazy For You).  My favorite are The Nightmare Before Christmas and Team America (do they count?). 
I love ya <3
Blaker girl for life

Name: Kati
Question: A bunch of your current fans are also fans of Clay Aiken - just out of our random questions - what do you think of him? :)

Blake: I think Clay Aiken has a great voice and he makes losing American Idol look good! J

Name: Kati
Question: What is your favorite decade of music & are you a fan of any of the past Idol contestants? 

Blake: My favorite decade of music is the 80's.  I haven't really seen much of Idol in the past (I don't watch much TV), but I really like Katherine McPhee's voice. 

Name: Cari
Question: Hey Blake! Me again. :) I was wondering, what is your heritage? 

Blake: Welsh, German, and Irish.  I'm a mutt.

Name: Laci
Question: Blake, describe what your PERFECT date would be....and would/(have)you ever write a song for/about someone?

Blake: My perfect date would be going somewhere to see live music where the music is mellow enough where we can talk.  If I'm lucky, maybe getting to first base.  Just kidding!  I wrote a song about my experience with my ex-girlfriend called, Four Letter Word. 

Name: Tuott
Question: Dear Blake: Are you a fan of Kevin Smith movies?

Blake: Yes, he's awesome.  Dogma is my favorite.  I also like Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back because of Jason Lee. 

Name: Erin
Question: Does Blake have an album out?

Blake: No, although I have a bunch of live tracks out.  I am on an album called The Human Element (2 tracks).  Additionally, I'm on some of my friend's albums. 

Name: Lindsay!!
Question: I think you look just like Travis Wall from so you think you can dance!!  Do you know him? Or have you ever heard about him??!?!?! 

Blake: I don't know him but I've heard that I look like him from a few people…I'm hoping that they mean it as a compliment!

Name: angel
Question: hey Blake, tell us a little about your family , how have brothers or sisters ? thanks

Blake: My mom is an ex-rocker who still sings and plays guitar, my dad is the main project manager for a construction company in Seattle and is the hardest working person I know!  I don't have any brothers or sisters.  I don't like to share my toys. J

Name: Heather
Question: Do you ever come on IDF (idolforums.com)? We'd love it if you did :)

Blake: Yep, I've been there.  You guys are so great and always have such kind things to say about me.  Thank you!!!

Name: Audra
Question: Who got you into music and what is your favorite genre of music?

Blake: My mom got me into music since she was always singing from the time I was in her womb.  I don't have a favorite genre of music; I like almost anything.  Some of my favorites are electronic, good pop music, jazz, etc. 

Name: Jenna
Question: Who are your musical influences?

Blake: I'm copying and pasting my response from above – sorry! J  My musical role models are 311, Ella Fitzgerald, Bobby McFarren, Robin Thicke, Maroon 5, Duncan Shiek, Harry Connick, Jr., Jill Scott, Imogen Heap, Fiona Apple, BT, DJ Shadow, The Roots, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Sting, Eric Benet, Tori Amos, Ben Folds, DJ Q-Bert, Gnarls Barkley, Moblaw, Common Market, Panda Conspiracy, Blue Scholars, Take 6, m-pact, Faith SFX, Doxology, KJ Sawka, and all the other musicians I've been privileged to work with. 

Name: Erin
Question: Does Blake have an album out?

Blake: Nope, not yet.

Name: Eric Bucklaew
Question: What is your favorite song and why?

Blake: 816 by 311 because it's got this jazzy, hip-hop flavor that I love. 

Name: Eric Bucklaew
Question: First of all, I have to say I'm a big fan and I love your style of music. My question is how did you first get started with music, and how did you get into beatboxing?

Blake: Thanks, Erin.  Popular question. J  I got into music because of my mom and got into beat boxing because of Matt Selby from MPact.

Name: Eric Bucklaew
Question: Have you ever doubted yourself musically? If so, how did you get yourself back on track?

Blake: I think every musician goes through that.  I try not to focus on a bad performance, etc but rather move forward and look to other musicians for inspiration. 

Name: Eric Bucklaew
Question: What kinds of things do you like to do in your free time?

Blake: Hang out with friends, go to live concerts, photography, snowboarding, and skateboarding.

Name: PURE SOUL
Question: if u make it 2 the finals and be the next american idol..thats what i hope;) would u say at the end I LOVE U MY FANS especially PURE SOUL please please please i know u'll be not thinkin at that moment but please say it i'm gonna vote 4 u since now. 

Blake: Hahah that's awesome.  I'll see what I can do. J

Name: ashlee
Question: r u single

Blake: hmmm this seems to be another popular question.  Yes, I'm single.

Name: Rebecca
Question: How long have you been beat boxing for? You are amazing! 

Blake: I've been beatboxing since I was 17. 

Name: Tara
Question: What are you favorite movies, music, or TV shows?

Blake: My favorite movies are Labrynth, The Cable Guy, The Saint, The Fifth Element, and Pee Wee Herman's Big Adventure.  My favorite music is listed a couple of times above.  My favorite TV shows are Project Runway, LOST, Family Guy, anything on Comedy Central, Nip/Tuck, and South Park. 

Name: Dani
Question: what made you want to try out for AI?

Blake: A friend suggested I do it and I thought it would be a great experience and opportunity for more people to hear my music. 

Name: Becca
Question: was wondering if you knew how to dance!

Blake: I'd like to think so.  I've been dancing for almost as long as I've been singing. 

Questions from The Blaker Girls

Name: Barbie Girl

Question: Hi, do you have a girlfriend? 

Blake: Nope, not right now. 

Name: MIZMUN

Question: How did Blake get ta be so hot? 

Blake: Years of practice and a lot of hair gel.  Just kidding.  For the record, I don't use a lot of hair gel; it's just the way my head is shaped – I swear!

Name: Dominique

Question: have you ever forgotten your words or beat-boxing material on stage in front of a crowd? 

Blake: Yes, but I'm so into improvisation and free styling that no one really notices.  Sometimes it leads to better music!

Name: la combatente

Question: Ask him if he ever came into Dairy Queen between October 2005 and April 2006...the Dairy Queen off of 100th =D

Blake: Probably not, sorry!  I don't really eat fast food.

Name:  Live. Laugh. Love

Question:  What made you decide to audition for American Idol?

Blake: It was really on a whim...  I had missed registration but my friend called me that night and told to come and audition with him the following day. 

Name: Idol Noise an American Idol Fan Board

Question: What is Blake's favorite song to perform? 

Blake: Of my own music, She Loves the Way.  Of all other music, either 816 by 311 or She Will Be Loved by Maroon 5. 

Name: Amanda

Question: Hey Blake! Who are your favorite past contestants of American Idol?? 

Blake: Katherine McPhee and Kelly Clarkson

Name: Cindy

Question: What made you want to start?  Who is your role model? 

Blake: I've always had a love for music since I was a little kid, so doing it as an adult was a natural progression.  My role models are my parents. 

Name: Shawty T AKA Taylor

Question: i was wondering when you were gonna be making a cd? and if you are planning to make a cd when is gonna be released and where are you gonna release it? 

Blake: I quit by day job in August to pursue music full time.  I've been working on my album for a while and hope to finish it soon. 

Name: Coconut

Question: Okay, two things: One, does Blake have an album out, and two, if so, any place I could get it? 

Blake: Sorry, no album yet.  Hopefully soon!