The Top Ten Q & A: Adam Lambert

Every TV you turn on, every magazine you read and everywhere you turn everyone is talking about ADAM LAMBERT. This Los Angeles based vocalist worked the club scene at venues like Society, Metro Mondayz and Shits & Giggles tearing up the stage up with his androgynous sense of style, vocal power and range to make even Mariah Carey jealous. He was inarguably the most talked about contestant on American Idol this season and one of People Magazines “Hottest Bachelors” Adam is currently in the studio recording his debut album and about to embark on the American Idol Tour stopping at 50 cities in North America. Amongst his hectic schedule I got a chance to talk to Adam about his upcoming projects and what it was like on the show.

1. After years in Los Angeles trying to "make it" you have hit the big time. You must be on a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. What is the hardest to cope with? Don't say the paparazzi, we see the pictures, you’re eating it up! The hardest part has to be maintaining my friendships. I'm so busy and I don't want my friends to think that I've forgotten them. Its also difficult b/c old acquaintances now want to be my new BFF's and it’s so obvious why. It’s flattering, but difficult to read peoples' true motivation.

2. It seems that so many contestants on AI crumble under the pressure. How did you stay so focused? The pressure is definitely intense, but I've always enjoyed feeling busy and fired up to do projects. The extra expectation helps me deliver a stronger performance. I tried not to see the show as a competition, more as an opportunity for exposure and experience. That helped keep me less intimidated.

3. What can we expect (differently) from you on the American Idol Tour? Well first off, expect sickening wardrobe and eye makeup! I'm also closing my set with an amazing David Bowie medley that gets disco- house at the end. Let's dance!

4. Is there one song that you have heard that you connected with on such a level that you wish you had written it? “ECLIPSE” by ROBYN, heard it for the first time and wept. It reminds me of my ex and I. Also “COME HOME” by ONE REPUBLIC, made me cry as well. It was written about an army wife missing her man, but to me it meant asking for love itself to come to you.

5. Give us 5 words that would accurately describe an Adam Lambert performance. High. Fierce. Beat. Horny. Fun.

6. What was the last song that you listened to that you honestly enjoyed? “LOSE YOU” by PEACHES

7. You have said you would love to work with artists like Lady Gaga and Madonna. If you had to pick ONE artist to sing with dead or alive who would it be? I would be honored and so intimidated to sing with the late Freddie Mercury.

8. You’re a FIERCE Queen! Who is your favorite Drag Queen? Out of fairness I can't pick one. I love drag queens for the bravery, expression, and attitude they bring to the scene.

9. Describe your music-making process. I am a team player. I enjoy co-writing where a couple people sit around and throw ideas out and everyone picks the best lyrics for the song. I also make suggestions for the production of the track as well. As long as I am involved in the creation of the song, I am thrilled.

10. Any advice for struggling artists? Those auditioning should find a way to set themselves a part from the crowd. Think commercially though, this is the music BUSINESS. If you sing well, they are gonna be more interested in how to market you. Consider the type of artist you'd be and bring all that to the audition. Your song choice, look and presence are just as important as your abilities as a singer.

Adam’s debut album on 19Recordings/RCA records will be released in the fall 2009.

For more information on Adam and upcoming projects please visit: www.adamofficial.com