{"id":1064,"date":"2015-05-12T00:00:16","date_gmt":"2015-05-12T00:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ninjagirl.net\/?p=1064"},"modified":"2016-09-14T15:33:09","modified_gmt":"2016-09-14T15:33:09","slug":"ricky-jarman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ninjagirl.net\/ja\/ricky-jarman\/","title":{"rendered":"Ricky Jarman"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eseYYhcqqy4?rel=0&amp;controls=0&amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cRising Pop\/R&amp;B sensation,<\/strong>\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rickyjarman.com\">Ricky Jarman<\/a><\/strong><strong>, is more than just that nice boy next door with bad boy charm.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>With his playfulness, his sensual falsetto, his hip hop dance moves, his broad appeal to a wide audience and his athletic and sexy physique, Ricky Jarman draws tons of &#8220;oohs&#8221; and &#8220;ahs&#8221; wherever he performs\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ricky Jarman has been featured in numerous venues, publications, and websites including MTV-U, the Canadian Music Festival, Vevo, Top 40 Radio, DNA Magazine, the cover of Get Out Magazine, Black Dragon Live, Adelente Magazine, and Carolina Music Festival. He\u2019s won best male R&amp;B artist of the year at the Carolina Music Awards. Ricky has also opened for Grammy nominee, J. Cole, and most recently won Best Male Vocalist for the Odyssey Night Life awards\u2026\u201d &#8211; <a title=\"Reverb Nation\" href=\"http:\/\/www.reverbnation.com\/rickyjarman\" target=\"_blank\">Reverb Nation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/puniqhLO0jg?rel=0&amp;controls=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-969\" style=\"padding: 5px 5px 5px 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/ninjagirl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/RNY1475-e1431119196598.jpg\" alt=\"_RNY1475\" width=\"298\" height=\"448\" \/>Hi, Ricky Jarman! We finally can do an interview with you!\u00a0 I am so excited about this opportunity!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hey There!<\/p>\n<p>First off it is a pleasure to do this interview with you Tomoko! I am very flattered that you have taken such a liking to my music!<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. \u00a0I\u2019m curious about your early days growing up in North Carolina.\u00a0 What was your family like?\u00a0 What sparked your interest in the performing arts?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I came from a very loving and supportive family, that taught me great Christian values. My parents always encouraged us to pursue our dreams. I am the oldest of five. I have two brothers and two sisters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. \u00a0You\u2019ve talked about some of the performers that have influenced you: Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Earth Wind and Fire.\u00a0 Can you talk about some of the music you were listening to growing up? \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve had a number of musical influences through out the years, but music within itself has always spoken to me. My mom jokes saying \u201cRicky was singing and dancing right out of the womb\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. \u00a0Your father was a drummer, your mother a dancer and your grandfather was in a rock band!\u00a0 Clearly you were surrounded by talent from the very beginning!\u00a0 What was your mother dancing to?\u00a0 And your father, what kind of music was he making?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yep, my mother was a dancer among other things. She helped teach jazz and acrobatics at a local studio growing up. And my father has been a drummer most of his life. He started in middle school and high school in the marching band, and then went on to be a drummer in college. His profession is a pharmaceuticals but he still plays for private parties and events from time to time. I am blessed to\u00a0have people in my life\u00a0who were multi faceted, who in turn taught me how to also be multi faceted too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. \u00a0Your entertainment career can be traced all the way back to your 4th grade performance of\u00a0 \u201cAs Long As You Love Me\u201d by The Backstreet Boys<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-989 alignright\" style=\"padding: 5px 5px 5px 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/ninjagirl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/1620705_10155108406010327_8685257461433877042_n.jpg\" alt=\"Preppy Ricky\" width=\"309\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ninjagirl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/1620705_10155108406010327_8685257461433877042_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/ninjagirl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/1620705_10155108406010327_8685257461433877042_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ninjagirl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/1620705_10155108406010327_8685257461433877042_n-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/>.\u00a0 Do you remember the experience?\u00a0 Why \u201cAs Long As You Love Me\u201d?\u00a0 Can you talk about this early experience?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ha ha yes \u201cAs Long As You Love Me\u201d was my public debut as a singer and entertainer. That memory is a fond one. It was something new to be able to perform live on stage, which I hadn\u2019t yet been accustomed to. I was nervous walking on that stage, but the nervousness was immediately turned into adrenaline when the music cut on. Of course the singing wasn\u2019t perfect, but most kids aren\u2019t perfect at their craft at that age. It was all very raw, but the audience seemed to love it as I got a lot of cheers and claps once the song ended. Performing became like a drug for me. It was and still is a great way for me to be able to express myself.\u001b<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. \u00a0Michael Jackson, Justin Timerlake, Earth Wind and Fire, Jason Derulo, Chris Brown.\u00a0 These influences come through in your performances and productions but it is clear you have fully digested their abilities and are building an act that is your own.\u00a0 Your videos look great and seem expensive to make. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1961\" style=\"padding: 5px 5px 5px 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/ninjagirl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Ricky-and-Wife.jpg\" alt=\"Ricky and Girl\" width=\"270\" height=\"302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ninjagirl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Ricky-and-Wife.jpg 858w, https:\/\/ninjagirl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Ricky-and-Wife-268x300.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/>As you mentioned, Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, and Earth Wind and Fire were and still are influences in my music. However, my music play list that I listened to growing up was quite versatile. My dad loved classic rock and my mom loved the 80\u2019s music so i definitely listened to some of that too. Aside from that though, I loved with a great beat.<\/p>\n<p>I appreciate your compliments! Thanks to my musical influencers, I do believe I have now developed my own lane.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. \u00a0Having been involved in video production &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/_zId4rA_KPI\" target=\"_blank\">you direct your own music videos<\/a> &#8211; I\u2019m curious to know what you particularly like about making music videos.\u00a0 Who does casting for your music videos?\u00a0 Do you choose the girls yourself?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, That is correct, I do direct my own music videos. It is not an easy process and can be time consuming. Nonetheless it is extremely fun and rewarding. In order to develop each video I have to pick the song we will be using for the video, create the funding for it, write a story line for it, book the shooting dates with the videographer, cast the appropriate roles, higher a make up artist and stylist, actually film the video, and then review and make adjustments (if needed) on post production after the videographer has edited the video. I love to tell a story with my videos, so you will see a longer introduction in some of them. Kind of like a mini movie, in order to set the mood.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. \u00a0You are a singer\/song writer with each song you make.\u00a0 Talk to us about the songs you have released and also <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/fS38Ah42BjY\" target=\"_blank\">the video for these songs<\/a>.\u00a0 Are these lyrics inspired from your real life?\u00a0 Are you as romantic in your personal life as in your song lyrics?\u00a0 The girls in your music videos, is this the kind of girl you like in your personal life?\u00a0 I know that you really worked hard on them. I would like to hear the story behind the songs you write.\u00a0 You put a lot of energy into each of them!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The lyrics of the songs I write are either inspired by real life situations I have experienced or fictitious stories I create from my imagination. Yes, I would venture to think I am as romantic in real life as I am in my videos. I love to make people feel special\u2026 You know I\u2019ve never really had a particular \u201ctype\u201d when it comes to women. If I am attracted to someone, for whatever reason, then that\u2019s it. In my videos you will see a variety of races and ethnicities in them because we all are beautiful in our own ways.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-984 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ninjagirl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/9653-3-e1431134860406.jpg\" alt=\"9653 3\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" \/>8. \u00a0I love all your songs!\u00a0 Your voice sounds so special and very smooth that I will get never bored listening! My first impression when I found you was you are a great singer\/song writer and dancer.\u00a0 It was like thunder hit my brain.\u00a0 And before I start my new day, I have to listen to one of my favorite music videos \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/U38pP-aINak\" target=\"_blank\">Mi Amore<\/a>\u201d!\u00a0 Your dancing looks very exciting and gorgeous in there.\u00a0 That video just gives me a lot of energy for me to begin my new day!\u00a0 My other favorite is \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/evZC_vdqnZo\" target=\"_blank\">Make It Happen<\/a>\u201d\u00a0 I especially the way you beat box in this video!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You are so sweet, letting me know how my music makes you feel. I am very happy to hear that you listen to it on a regular bases!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M2xCTdajB6g?rel=0&amp;controls=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>9. \u00a0I watched your <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/f5BQaU0oKVY\" target=\"_blank\">Christmas video <\/a>last November and was inspired by your work on this.\u00a0 Why did you decide to write this song?\u00a0 I hope that everyone will have the chance to enjoy your song and it will be one of their favorites during the holidays!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>My Christmas song, \u201cChristmas Cheer\u201d, was written to help invite the true holiday cheer into the listener\u2019s heart. I feel like holidays these days have become so commercialized that it\u2019s easy to lose sight on the most important reasons we celebrate them. For example, Christmas shouldn\u2019t be about who gets the biggest, best, most expensive gift. Instead, its about giving, hope, love, and spending time with family and loved ones. I\u2019m pretty proud of how that song turned out. I\u2019m confident that those who take the time to listen to it will also enjoy it just as much as you do.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" aligncenter wp-image-971\" src=\"https:\/\/ninjagirl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/RNY3266a-copy-e1431119352347.jpg\" alt=\"_RNY3266a copy\" width=\"400\" height=\"601\" \/>10. \u00a0You were part of a gymnastics team growing up, that is so cool!\u00a0 It is obvious that in addition to being surrounded by talent, you were involved with some very athletic activities.\u00a0 Can you talk about being part of a gymnastics team?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Doing gymnastics, as a kid was so fun, but required great discipline as do all sports. Our coach was from Russia and therefore was very strict with us. I remember having to count our exercises in Japanese and having to do 500 jump ropes before class and 500 more after class. Not only did I have fun with gymnastics as a youth, but I also participated in soccer, basketball, baseball, track, tennis, golf, and football growing up. I also went on to play some college football as well, which I pride myself on. All in all, I am very competitive and I love to try new things.<\/p>\n<p><strong>11. \u00a0It\u2019s obvious you\u2019ve stayed very fit since then, the gym seems to be your natural environment.\u00a0 What is your typical workout routine?\u00a0 Do you have a partner in the gym or do you work alone?\u00a0 From your time dancing topless on stage I\u2019d say it has paid off!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The gym truly is an oasis for me. I am a health fanatic and I love to see results that stem from hard work. I strongly believe that if you are physically healthy, you will also become mentally and emotionally healthy as well. My work out routine varies depending on which muscle group I am working on that day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>12. \u00a0You were part of a boy band called UNITED. \u00a0 Although brief, it sounds like this was a formative experience.\u00a0 You had the opportunity to work with Christian Dio of Caliber Records.\u00a0 You also had the chance to work with Andrea Martin and Glenn Douglas Packard.\u00a0 This gave you access to people associated with the likes of Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Mariah Cary, Britney Spears.\u00a0 Who were the other members of the band and why didn\u2019t things work out?\u00a0 When the band folded, what were you thinking?\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-985 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ninjagirl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_9457-copy-e1431134995864.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_9457 copy\" width=\"612\" height=\"382\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, I was in a boy band called UNITED earlier in my youth. It was a very rewarding and educational experience for me. I grew a lot as an emerging artist. There was four other guys besides myself in the group. We were just some talented kids who got hand selected by Christian Dio from a national talent convention that we all competed in separately.<\/p>\n<p>You know, things sometimes have a funny way of working themselves out. I\u2019m sure there were a number of reasons why things didn\u2019t work out with the boy band, but the biggest and only reason that I was aware of at the time was that one of the older guys in the group unexpectedly decided to leave the group, without telling anyone, to pursue a solo career. This action destroyed the image the boy band had branded themselves as and in turn made the project become shelved before one of the major labels could pick it up. At the time I was pretty sad that the boy band didn\u2019t work out, but I realize now that things happen for a reason. Regardless of it\u2019s unfortunate result, it really helped to shape my focus and style of music that I now am into.<\/p>\n<p><strong>13. \u00a0You took a break from your performance career to focus on your studies.\u00a0 What were you studying?\u00a0 Where did you go to school?\u00a0 Did you earn a degree?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>College was and still is important to me. It is a fact that people can still become very successful without a degree, but it\u2019s comforting to many when they have a degree to fall back on. I haven\u2019t yet finished my degree because I want to put all of my efforts and focus into my music right now. But while I was there for a short season, I was working towards a major in mass communications with a concentration in broadcasting.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ninjagirl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/RNY1617-e1431121703725.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-970 alignright\" style=\"padding: 5px 5px 5px 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/ninjagirl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/RNY1617-e1431121703725.jpg\" alt=\"_RNY1617\" width=\"321\" height=\"482\" \/><\/a>14. \u00a0Moving to New York City is a huge step for anyone\u00a0 &#8211; especially someone involved in the entertainment industry.\u00a0 As Sinatra would say, \u201cif you can make it here you can make it anywhere\u201d.\u00a0 Talk about some of your first experiences arriving in the Big Apple.\u00a0 How did it feel to arrive at what is for many, the center of the universe?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Moving to New York City was one of the best decisions I could have made for my career up to this point. There are so many opportunities here in this massive concrete jungle. I love the fast pace nature of it, where there are always things to do, people to see, and places to go. My first encounters here are kind of a blur now. However, I do remember being petrified by the subway systems in the beginning. I wondered if I would ever really get the hang of it or if I would just get lost and never find my way back. Also the skyscrapers were breath taking when I first got here. I remember visiting Time Square for the first time and being like \u201cWow it really is just like the movies\u201d. I guess you could say I stayed in that tourist like mentality for a good 6 months of living here before it started to feel a little more natural to me.<\/p>\n<p><strong>15. \u00a0David Linton, former Senior Vice President of R&amp;B Promotions\/Marketing at Capitol Records has compared you to Usher &#8211; someone who proves that hard work and tenacity can indeed pay off.\u00a0 How do you feel about the comparison?\u00a0 Usher is also someone who started life in the southern tier and has gone on to find international fame. It was around the time of his second album that his career truly took off.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I am very much honored that David Linton compared me to such a super star as Usher! Usher is the man! He is so very talented and has achieved so much in his career. If God is willing, in time I truly do feel that I will be walking a similar path to stardom as my childhood idols have done. I am so very passionate about my entertainment career. I eat, breath, and sleep it.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ninjagirl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Ricky-Links-e1431300379439.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1027\" style=\"padding: 5px 5px 5px 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/ninjagirl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Ricky-Links-e1431300379439.jpg\" alt=\"Ricky Links\" width=\"352\" height=\"485\" \/><\/a>16. \u00a0When will we see the followup to \u00a0Make It Happen?\u00a0 Have you chosen a name for your new album?\u00a0 Where are you recording your music?\u00a0 Have you signed with a label?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I have not yet released an album, but the follow up to my handful of singles will be coming before you know it. I have been working very hard to put together something extra special for my fans. I\u2019ve always been taught that an artist is only as good as their last record. I like my stuff I\u2019ve released so far, but this album is definitely going to kick things up a notch or two!&#8230;or three. With producers like Sam Harmonix and Femdouble on the team, you can\u2019t go wrong.<\/p>\n<p><strong>17. \u00a0Can you talk about your experience with the <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/SeDWrjG9GNQ\" target=\"_blank\">Get Out! Awards<\/a>?\u00a0 How did you get involved?\u00a0 Your performance was recorded and is available on YouTube &#8211; you really brought down the house!\u00a0 It seems like you are courting the gay community &#8211; you\u2019ve appeared in numerous gay themed blogs.\u00a0 You seem very open-minded about things.\u00a0 Are you winning respect in this arena? \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, The Get Out Magazine Awards was a fun experience that brought a very colorful and energetic crowd. I\u2019m glad that even someone in Japan who could not make the event, enjoyed my performance! I appreciate the gay community and all the interest they have recently shown my music and me. And you are right, I have been featured in a few gay themed publications, in addition to a number of mainstream fashion and pop culture publications as well. Great people come from all walks of life. No one should feel discriminated for wanting to walk to the beat of his or her own drum. We all want to be happy in life. I\u2019m a cool, calm, and collected type of guy, and I welcome anyone who enjoys my music and wants to be a part of Team Ricky Jarman!<\/p>\n<p><strong>18. \u00a0Can you tell me what you are feeling when you <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/H0nkmtTUT78\" target=\"_blank\">take your shirt off at your live shows<\/a>?\u00a0 I know you love Magic Mike and it looks VERY sexy when you are naked at the top.\u00a0 Do guys and girls hit on you during these shows?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s funny that you bring up me taking off my shirt during some of my shows. When I initially did it, it was just a spontaneous thing I decided to do to keep my audience engaged during a long set I performed one night. It definitely seemed to do the trick. Coincidentally I have been requested to take off my shirt at additional events ever since that one night. I must say that it\u2019s quite the adrenaline rush to do something like that. You put yourself in a vulnerable position when you show that much skin on stage. Thankfully I\u2019ve gotten really good crowd reaction from the times I have done it, which has definitely served as a confidence booster.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-972 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ninjagirl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/340A0127-copy-e1431121840795.jpg\" alt=\"340A0127 copy\" width=\"400\" height=\"602\" \/>19. \u00a0Whatever your direction, its clear you will be dressed for success.\u00a0 You have excellent taste in clothing and always have the right attire available, no matter what the situation.\u00a0 Your personal style would be described as \u201cclassic\u201d.\u00a0 Can you talk about your fashion choices? \u00a0 Do you have sponsorship from any of your favorite brands?\u00a0 Which brand would you like to get sponsorship for?\u00a0 What are some of your favorite labels?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I currently have clothing sponsorship with Alberto, Codice, Spenglish, and Strong Minded Clothing. I would love to broaden that spectrum and partner up with Companies such as Diesel, H&amp;M, Calvin Klein, Five Four, Ralph Lauren, Express, and Jack Threads just to name a few.<\/p>\n<p><strong>20. \u00a0Ricky you always dress really nice and I know you are a model, too.\u00a0 To me everything you wear looks like Italian style &#8211; I mean European style. Very stylish.\u00a0 You are very tall!\u00a0 I am sure you know how to dress like a model.\u00a0 How did you manage to develop such a sophisticated taste in clothing? \u00a0 Are there fashion blogs\/magazines you enjoy reading?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ninjagirl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/10258413_10154041621825327_8453996761766101720_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1002\" style=\"padding: 5px 5px 5px 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/ninjagirl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/10258413_10154041621825327_8453996761766101720_o.jpg\" alt=\"10258413_10154041621825327_8453996761766101720_o\" width=\"254\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ninjagirl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/10258413_10154041621825327_8453996761766101720_o.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ninjagirl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/10258413_10154041621825327_8453996761766101720_o-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><\/a>I think I am now blushing with the amount of awesome and kind compliments you have given me through out this interview! Thank you. I love film and fashion in addition to my music. Its so important to be multi-faceted in this industry these days. My taste in clothing varies depending on the mood I\u2019m in. It would be accurate to say that my style is more sophisticated most of the time, but I do like to dress down and casual from time to time as well. I would venture to think that my style in clothing is a mixture between my own interests, my team\u2019s input, and my music and fashion idols that I\u2019ve always looked up to in the industry. I\u2019d say that GQ Magazine, Mens Fashion Magazine, and Vanity Fair are publications that influence my dress style.<\/p>\n<p><strong>21. \u00a0What colos do you prefer in your wardrobe?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I tend to have a lot of blues, greans, white, grey, black, and red in my wardrobe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>22. \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/soundaffects.org\/artist\/ricky-jarman\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sound Affects<\/a> is \u201cTransforming the War On Cancer Through the Power and Passion of People and Music\u201d. \u00a0 Can you talk about your involvement with the non-profit organization?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sound Affects is the name of the charity I am currently partnered with. They have such a genuine desire to helping people quit smoking and to cure cancer. I think their approach is so unique! I\u00a0 guess you could say I am somewhat of a brand ambassador for them. I am one of the faces of their brand. Their company prides themselves on teaming up with artists, like me, to help get the word out there about the company and also to help educate our fans on the importance of the cause.<\/p>\n<p><strong>23. \u00a0Dancing, modeling, acting.\u00a0 A multi-talented individual with a bright future, working hard to make it happen.\u00a0 Can you talk about your future goals?\u00a0 Where do you see yourself in five years? \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ninjagirl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Ricky-bandana-e1431442120435.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1055\" style=\"padding: 5px 5px 5px 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/ninjagirl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Ricky-bandana-e1431442120435.jpg\" alt=\"Ricky bandana\" width=\"336\" height=\"224\" \/><\/a>Hmmm I have a lot of career and life goals. We might be here all day if I took the time to explain each one, so I won\u2019t ha ha. What is life though without goals? Setting goals is a very important part in being successful. It\u2019s all about progressing and moving forward. In 5 years I see myself with 3 released albums, atleast one national tour, touring internationally, and my own clothing or fragrance line. That is just the tip of the Iceberg.<\/p>\n<p><strong>24. \u00a0And Ricky, what do you know about Japan?\u00a0 When will you have the chance to bring your performance to Japan?\u00a0 What will you do to attract all the girls in Japan?<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1054 alignright\" style=\"padding: 5px 5px 5px 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/ninjagirl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Ricky-and-his-bike.jpg\" alt=\"Ricky and his bike\" width=\"283\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ninjagirl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Ricky-and-his-bike.jpg 622w, https:\/\/ninjagirl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Ricky-and-his-bike-194x300.jpg 194w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 283px) 100vw, 283px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I know that Sumo is Japan\u2019s national sport, coffee is very popular there, Japan is the largest automobile producer in the world, Japanese are a very friendly people, anime is a popular TV genre, rice is a popular dish that is eaten quite often, and American music is in high demand there as well.<\/p>\n<p>I love Japanese culture! I hope to visit there very soon!!<\/p>\n<p><strong>25. \u00a0Do you sleep naked? \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your last question is \u201cDo I sleep naked\u201d&#8230;my answer is: Wouldn\u2019t you like to know?! Wink wink&#8230;.ha ha.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thank you for doing the Ninjagirl interview Ricky Jarman!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tiff<\/strong><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Links:<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>&#8220;Do It&#8221; &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/do-it-single\/id666857239\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/do-it-single\/id666857239<\/a><\/div>\n<div>&#8220;Mi Amore&#8221; &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/mi-amore-feat.-b.o.t.h.-single\/id659219918\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/mi-amore-feat.-b.o.t.h.-single\/id659219918<\/a><\/div>\n<div>&#8220;Make It Happen&#8221; &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/make-it-happen-feat.-package\/id741336013\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/make-it-happen-feat.-package\/id741336013<\/a><\/div>\n<div>&#8220;She&#8217;s Gone&#8221; &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/shes-gone-single\/id885268611\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/shes-gone-single\/id885268611<\/a><\/div>\n<div>&#8220;Christmas Cheer&#8221; &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/christmas-cheer-single\/id945839875\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/christmas-cheer-single\/id945839875<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Website:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rickyjarman.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.rickyjarman.com<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Twitter: @<a title=\"Ricky Jarman\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RickyJarman1\" target=\"_blank\">RickyJarman1<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Instagram: @<a title=\"Ricky Jarman\" href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/officialrickyjarman\/\" target=\"_blank\">officialrickyjarman<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>edited by <a href=\"https:\/\/ninjagirl.net\/anthony\/\">Anthony Heller<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cRising Pop\/R&amp;B sensation,\u00a0Ricky Jarman, is more than just that nice boy next door with bad boy charm. 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