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Nick
Carter - MSN Chat Transcript - October 2002
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Source: MSN
MSN Live. Edited for clarity.
Originally webcast October 28, 2002
Digital Dish Diva says:
Welcome to MSN Live! This afternoon we are very pleased to
welcome Nick Carter to MSN Live! Nick was last seen on MSN
when he joined his bandmates for their very first webcast on
MSN in November of 2000.
Digital Dish Diva says:
Please join us in welcoming Backstreet Boy Nick Carter
to MSN Live!
Digital Dish Diva says:
Nick, it's great to see you!
Digital Dish Diva says:
You know there are fans who have been waiting in the
chat room since last week!
Nick Carter says:
Thank you so much for writing in. I'm just glad that
you're supporting me on everything I'm doing. From
Backstreet Boys to the solo record I'm doing. It means so
much to me. I love you.
Digital Dish Diva says:
We have so many questions, so let's get started!
nicksgirl28 in Onstage_1 asks:
Hey Nick! Has releasing a solo CD changed you in any
way?
Nick Carter says:
I think it's made me a better person. In regard to that,
I feel like I learned so much as an entertainer, as a writer
and as an individual. I hope this is just the beginning for
what is to come for the fans in the future.
Nick Carter says:
I've learned the meaning of being in the entertainment
business and that is to entertain. I love to make my fans
happy, and at the end of the day if they enjoy the music and
are happy, then I've done my job.
ReXaY in Onstage_1 asks:
Are there DEFINITE plans for you to do a small venue
tour?
Nick Carter says:
I wanted to finally get the album out so I can tour.
Touring is one of my favorite things to do. Singing and
sweating, (laughs). Performing in a small venue tour is what
I think is the most intimate for my fans and that's what I'm
going to do. I think it's only fair because I've been so far
away from them when I was performing on a large scale and I
just want to give back to the fans now.
Love2LoveNick1 in Onstage_1 asks:
My favorite song from your album is "Blow Your
Mind." What is your favorite?
Nick Carter says:
I love "Blow Your Mind" but I really have a
hard time picking anymore because I'm so proud of the album.
I worked really hard on it, probably the hardest I've ever
worked. I just wanted to show everyone what I was doing and
that it was for real and show my fans what I was creating
the best I could for them. It's very important to me to do
the best I can.
Digital Dish Diva says:
This question is from Team Nick Carter: Who's the girl
you talk about in "Miss America"?
Nick Carter says:
I don't know, I think that song in general, is a
generalization of the American Girl. Beautiful. If you
listen closely, that song really does sum up beautiful
girls. I am not going to lie. I think that the female
species is the most beautiful thing God created.
Digital Dish Diva says:
Nick, I've gotta ask because I see we have about
thousands of people asking this question: What is your
favorite type of woman?
Nick Carter says:
I think that's what I said what I just said, I have no
favorite type. I think they're all beautiful, different
colors, different personalities and different looks. I think
personality is one of the most beautiful things. I would be
lying if I picked only one type.
GCsStinkyMonkey in Onstage_1 asks:
Sharon here from San Antonio, Texas. What's up Nick?
Just wanted to know what has been the happiest day of your
life?
Nick Carter says:
I've had so many happy days. My life in general has been
so blessed. Just to meet people around the world, maybe meet
someone who isn't as healthy and light up with joy because
you talk to them or they enjoy the music. It's the simple
things in life. Just to see other people smile makes me
happy.
Sweet_Carter_angel in Onstage_1 asks:
How do you feel about everything you have been able to
do now and what do you wish you can go back and change?
Nick Carter says:
I'm very happy with the route I've taken in my life.
Maybe I've had bumps, but that's what has made me the person
who I am today. If I wouldn't have had those bumps I
wouldn't be the person I am and I like the person I am. I
just want to show everyone how happy I really am.
Im_Super_Girl_ in Onstage_1 asks:
In the song "Help Me" it sounds like you are
very confused. Did you write this as a response to growing
up in the spotlight with everyone watching your every move?
Nick Carter says:
"Help Me" sums up the kind of person I am. I'm
a very normal person even though I do music. I don't look
down on anyone. I respect people for who they are. I just
wanted to show I'm just an ordinary man, not an angel, I
make mistakes. I don't want a false representation of who I
am. I don't want to live that typical Hollywood bullcrap.
I'm Nick. I've always been that way. I started out with my
family and what I have now I cherish. I am thankful for
everything given to me by my fans and I'm trying to give
back to them.
Digital Dish Diva says:
Outside of your family, what is the one item you
cherish?
Nick Carter says:
If there was an item I cherished it would be a necklace
I have that has different charms from around the world that
different fans have given me. Hopefully as time goes by in
my life I can look back on that. I cherish it because it's
like my good luck charm.
Digital Dish Diva says:
Well, Nick, judging from the audience here, you can
expect that charm necklace to grow.
Nick Carter says:
I feel that I am taking every fan with me that has given
me a charm.
i_love_frack in Onstage_1 asks:
Do you miss the Backstreet Boys when you are on stage
alone?
Nick Carter says:
Yes, I do. I sometimes look around and wonder where
they're at. But I realize everything they've taught me,
everything I do, and everything I've done, they've taught
me. I feel no matter what happens, they'll always be with
me. I do enjoy being on stage, even though it's by myself. I
like to show people what I love to do and that's sing. I
love to entertain and make people happy.
Digital Dish Diva says:
From Team Nick Carter: What's the strangest question a
fan has asked you and what is the answer?
Nick Carter says:
I've had fans ask me to the prom, and I wouldn't mind
going with them because I never did go to prom. I've had
people ask me to marry them. It must mean something to them
and I've very honored. I think they could pick someone
better than me.
Digital Dish Diva says:
Nick, you are such a great guy!
Nick Carter says:
I'm just myself.
Digital Dish Diva says:
Anytime you want to go to Prom, you know where to find a
date!
Nick Carter says:
(laughs) Thanks.
Chaos80_ in Onstage_1 asks:
If one day MTV ask you to make a reality show like “The
Osbournes” will you accept? Why?
Nick Carter says:
I don't know. It's a really hard question because
reality, what is reality? Reality are the things that people
don't act and do. I don't know. I can't say I wouldn't. I am
a pretty private, in a way, person. You never know with me
though. I am adventurous. Maybe that's why I wouldn't do it,
because it wouldn't be different.
Janine_Carter in Onstage_1 asks:
Hey Nick, I was just wondering where you got the name
"Now or Never" for the album?
Nick Carter says:
I came to a point in my life where I just felt like I
needed to start it now, right now, my solo career, because I
have so much to learn as a solo artist to become the person
I want to become as an artist. I'm just chipping the tip of
the iceberg right now. Hopefully everyone is seeing what is
to come in the future. You'll never hear me say I know
everything or that I'm the best. I always feel I have room
to grow. I feel knowledge is infinity. I hope to grow into a
great artist some day, I'm not there yet. I did work my
hardest on the album, but I have a long way to go. You're
getting a glimpse of what's to come, hopefully.
MG4Lyfe in Onstage_1 asks:
You've recently said in various interviews that you have
changed the way you live life and view life. That you were
at a downpoint recently. What made you change for the better
and how do you see yourself now rather than then?
Nick Carter says:
I don't know, I think when I was able to get into the
studio, and I say the studio, because that's what I did
right when I got off tour, and started writing just to
write. When I did I was able to be by myself. Not tour, not
be so looked at by so many people. A lot of people didn't
know what I was doing and could down play myself. And
because I was able to be by myself I was able to find out
who I am as an individual. I'm getting there more and more
each day and people can tell and I'm so happy. I feel like
I'm finally starting to find out who I am. Words can't
explain how happy I am.
ajzchick4eva in Onstage_1 asks:
Hey Nick! I heard some things about your dad? Are they
true. If so. How is he doing?
Nick Carter says:
My dad is doing much better. We thought he might have
had a serious colon condition called diverticulitis. All we
knew was that he had a swollen colon. He's recovering now
and much better. He was in the hospital for two days and
that freaked me out but he's recovering now.
Digital Dish Diva says:
Lots of prayers and best wishes from your fans here!
Nick Carter says:
Thank you all so much.
-CosmicPrincess- in Onstage_1 asks:
Hey Nicky, if record sales go incredibly well tomorrow,
do you think you will keep working solo? (Hey Chrissy!)
Nick Carter says:
Whether or not they sell five or 5,000 the numbers are
not what matters to me anymore. What matters to me is making
other people happy. I enjoy being a solo artist and I enjoy
singing. I feel that is the most important thing right now.
When that was going on with record sales, I felt that people
were losing the real meaning of it all, that it was about
music. When I am in the Florida Keys in Marathon, I'll go to
a local bar and perform in front of 10 people because I love
to sing. If the record sales are good, that would be great
and all, but I'll still believe it's not about the sales.
Dufftochar in Onstage_1 asks:
I saw your boat win in Cleveland, OH this past summer.
Congratulations! Were you there?
Nick Carter says:
I don't believe I was in Cleveland, and I wish I would
have been. There is a big race at the end of the year
November 22-24 in Key West that my boat is racing in. It's
so much fun and I enjoy it, so I'll definitely be there. And
you might catch me at one of the local bars performing.
cyberchickaroo in Onstage_1 asks:
Nick, how is your foundation going?
Nick Carter says:
I've been really concentrating on what I'm doing right
now. It's hard to concentrate on a lot of different things
at once. I respect other entertainers that can do that. I'm
still keeping it up and after the record is released I'll be
able to do it more. There are so many charities that affect
the world and me that I may go into doing something else.
OceanAngel_56 in Onstage_1 asks:
How are Aaron and Leslie coming along with their
careers? I really love the songs that you and Aaron
collaborated on. Keep it UP!
Nick Carter says:
Leslie has put it on hold. What I think would be cool,
you know how Dr. Dre does a whole album with somebody? I
really feel, like my sister is the most incredible singer in
the whole family. I want to write and produce her next
album. When I slow down and start to play that Dr. Dre role.
I have talked to my brother and we could do some stuff too.
I'm not the kind of person that discriminates and I think
anything can happen.
pink_kaos04 in Onstage_1 asks:
What is the definition of the word "passion"
for you?
Nick Carter says:
Passion is a touch of your soul. My definition, and what
I mean by that, when I sing, I sing with passion. I feel
that when I sing with (passion comes in all different
forms-- love, hate) all different emotions are wrapped up in
one. When I sing I sing with every drop of my body. I'm a
very hard singer and I feel like when I sing, I sing with
passion. I sing with what comes out of my soul.
Sherry02571 in Onstage_1 asks:
Do you believe in fate or destiny?
Nick Carter says:
I believe in fate. I think what fate has gotten me to
where I am. Although fate and destiny are pretty much the
same thing. I believe in both of them, but I would say fate.
I think everything happens for a reason. I know for a fact
because I've seen it happen. I'm living proof. What is
happening right now. I went into the studio to write, I met
Kenneth, my manager a few years ago through my
ex-girlfriend, Mandy. I ran into him a few times and never
thought of having him be a manager and then we just clicked
and then he signed with The Firm. And everything just fell
into place. There were people who worked with Avril Lavigne
with the Matrix. Scott is a friend of mine for years and
then one day a tape came across my desk by Scott and
listened to it and loved it. There is a song called "Do
I Have to Cry For You? When I wrote that song, there were a
lot of things happening with me, and it all just came
together and everyone loved the song and they said they
wanted me to continue to write and record based on this one
song. They didn't even know I could write. Also Max Martin
used to be in a rock band before R&B, but he was a
brilliant writer and started writing pop songs with a cool
edge. Then he was going to take a long break but he heard I
was doing this album. He knew I loved rock and he came to me
and asked if we could work together. He also asked if the
band he used to play in could come back and I let that
happen because I knew it was supposed to happen. I feel
these things happened for a reason. I'm the kind of person
that lets life take its course. I feel if you don't push
against it and you let life live its course, you are taking
the right path and fate is inevitable.
Digital Dish Diva says:
Nick, tomorrow is a big day for you. What are your plans
tomorrow as your new CD "Now or Never" drops?
Nick Carter says:
I'm doing a Virgin Megastore signing. I did a Macy's
signing today and it was so much fun. I had girls come up to
me and tell me they had been waiting for 5 years to see me
because they were Backstreet fans. I stayed as long as I
could and it was so fun to be close to my fans. It's so
cool. They show me pictures of when I was younger. I feel,
honestly, we as a group and now I feel I've been blessed
with some of the greatest fans in the world.
Digital Dish Diva says:
Nick, thanks for joining us tonight on MSN Live. It's
been great having you back! From all of your fans here on
MSN, best of luck tomorrow with "Now or Never."
Nick Carter says:
Thank you so much. I will definitely be coming on tour.
If you want it, I'm doin it! I want to sweat for you! Thank
you for being so supportive. BSB Forever!
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Nick
Carter: Still Rock Despite The Pop
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Source: StarShine
Magazine
By Sandy Lo Grasso
A new solo artist has been introduced to the world
recently, although the name rings a bell. In fact, even the
face looks familiar. He shows a strong resemblance to
another solo artist with the same last name--Aaron Carter.
Wait a minute, isn't Aaron the brother of a Backstreet Boy?
Yes, Nick Carter, the youngest member of the world renown
Backstreet Boys has branched off and released a solo album
titled, Now or Never. Pop haters are probably wondering why
would he decide to torture them like that? Well, his fans
are more than thrilled about the album and haters might even
be shocked by the material Nick has created as a solo
artist.
Nick Carter has been the heartthrob of the Backstreet Boys
since the age of twelve. With four older brothers constantly
voicing their opinions along with his, it's inevitable that
one's ideas may be swept under the rug from time to time. At
twenty-two and already an experienced performer, Nick felt
the time was now to show a side of himself no one's seen and
maybe he's never even gotten the chance to see himself.
What critics and pop haters might not know and only true
fans have known is that Nick is extremely rock influenced
dating back to Journey, which he even used to cover songs
like "Open Arms" at Backstreet Boys concerts.
Nick's been a rock fan all his life and always wanted to
make harder music, but he knows he can't push his limits
just yet. "I love rock music so I wanted to slowly, but
surely enter into the rock world." Says Nick. "I
know it's going to be really weird for people at first, but
I got a long way to go and I got a long career hopefully
ahead of me. I've got a lot of work to do."
You may have heard Nick's first single, "Help Me".
It's a light rock song mixed with a not so classic pop
sound. The song has been added to over 100 radio stations
and has been a constant on TRL, which Nick has been no
stranger to. Currently Nick battles 'N Sync rival, Justin
Timberlake, who's also gone solo as well as a skimpier
dressed Christina Aguilera along with new teen crazes, Avril
Lavigne & Kelly Clarkson. Nick made an appearance
recently on TRL's 1,000th episode party along with Kid Rock,
Vanessa Carlton and Ashanti. His performance of "Help
Me" rocked the audience and Nick's pride in the
direction his career is taking showed through.
The average person may assume "Help Me" is the
only rock edged song on Now or Never, but on the contrary.
The rest of the tracks are even more on the rock side.
"I Stand For You" in particularly expresses the
fundamentals of rock music: strong guitar sound and
rebellious lyrics penned by Carter himself. That's right,
although song writing is not something new to Nick, (he
earned writing credits for several tracks on Backstreet
Boys' 2000 release, Black & Blue) he gets personal with
this album by writing more than 50 percent of it.
Other tracks on the album include the slightly punk-styled,
"I Just Wanna Take You Home" and the erotic and
intoxicating, "Miss America" , where lyrics are a
bit more sexual than Carter's younger audience is used to.
"Take it off, take it off. Let's get it on, get it
on." Of course, Nick takes us back to the heartache of
love with "Do I Have To Cry For You", a Bryan
Adams styled emotional ballad about compromise in a
relationship.
Now here comes the question, with Nick venturing off as a
solo artist, where does this leave the boys of the BSB?
Right where they've always been: a group, who for the past
ten years managed to achieve success, including two #1
albums with both Millennium (1999) and Black & Blue as
well as a group that endured many criticisms and hard times
along the way, but will continue to stick around. How many
times has it been said? "Backstreet's Over!" Even
though all that ever came of those words was a frenzy in
young fans' lives, but always turned out to be some rumor
most likely started by a bitter hard-core rock fan. In fact,
even while the Boys are on a well-deserved break, they are
still writing for and thinking about their next album, set
to be released middle to late next year.
So back to Nick Carter. The issue here is surprisingly not
Nick's acceptance into the rock world, it's whether his fans
will accept the change. The answer: yes. Fans have
anticipated the release of Now or Never before it was even
in the making. The creative masterpiece Nick has put
together deserves the sales it will draw in from his already
Backstreet loving fans and will hopefully gain recognition
from his music industry friends and make some new supporters
along the way, whom Nick says might be shocked at first, but
will be pleasantly surprised; at least he hopes.
In all honesty, Nick Carter has grown into a passionate and
dedicated musician, rather than the dewey-eyed youth
everyone recognized on the cover of Tiger Beat Magazine. He
always had the talent, but Now or Never showcases it in all
its glory! Don't be so hard on the guy, pop the album in
your CD player. There's something for everyone...guaranteed!
For more Nick Carter, check out www.starshinemag.com.
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Now's
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Source: ETOnline
By Tim Jaramillo
NICK CARTER has melted the hearts of countless ladies as
the youngest member of pop supergroup BACKSTREET BOYS. Now,
he's on his way to a bright solo career with his debut album
Now Or Never!
When describing the experience of creating a solo album,
Nick sounds as excited as a kid going off to college. He
exclaims, "It's a release of energy -- all sorts of
energy that I've held inside for God knows how long. Now, I
get the freedom to do everything that I, myself want to
do."
The album has a more rock-oriented sound than the tunes he
performed with the Backstreet Boys. He told our ET
correspondent, "I've been wanting to do this for so
long, because I've always been very passionate about rock
music."
Things start heating up when the first single, "Help
Me" kicks in. Nick's voice comes in as a breathy
whisper, then builds in intensity until he lets it all out
in the melodic chorus. You can hear his band crankin' behind
him through the whole song!
"My Confession" is a snappy number that gets
pretty intimate. Nick told ET that the song is about
"being at the point where I wanted to confess
everything to a girl." A thick barrage of heavily
distorted guitars kick off the rockin' tune, "I Stand
For You." This song has a singalong chorus that may
remind some of the more mature music fans out there of
pop-metal supergroup DEF LEPPARD.
Nick pumps out several slow and sweet love ballads
including, "Do I Have To Cry For You," "Heart
Without A Home," and "Who Needs The World."
And he turns the volume all the way up to 11 on "Girls
In The USA," a heavy tune reminiscent of KISS' stadium
rock.
So what's on Nick's mind these days? He told ET, "I
want to kick butt with what I'm doing, and have fun."
He adds, "That's my whole motto in life now: If I can't
have fun doin' it, I ain't gonna do it!"
When asked if his solo career signals the end of the
Backstreet Boys, he responds, "No, this isn't the end
of the Backstreet Boys. I feel this is going to make me a
better person, a better entertainer. I feel that when I go
back to the Backstreet Boys I'll have more to offer."
And then there's the ever-looming question about him and
pop-queen BRITNEY SPEARS. He insists, "I'm not dating
Britney. I mean, she's a cool girl and all, but I'm not
dating her. I'm single. I like being single. I like being
able to do my thing."
He sure is doin' his thing, and he's doin' it well! Be sure
to check out his solo debut, Now Or Never, which hits stores
October 29!
1. Help Me
2. My Confession
3. I Stand For You
4. Do I Have To Cry For You
5. Girls In The USA
6. I Got You
7. Is It Saturday Yet?
8. Blow Your Mind
9. Miss America
10. I Just Wanna Take You Home
11. Heart Without A Home
12. Who Needs The World
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PASSAGES:
Backstreeter Gets Honored
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Source: People.com
Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough, 29, was honored Saturday for
his efforts to educate the public about Lupus, the disease
that claimed the life of his sister Caroline four years ago.
The United Catholic Music and Video Association presented
Howie and his family with the Inspiration Award. "It
feels good to be acknowledged," he said after accepting
the award at the Hartke Theater on the campus of Catholic
University in Washington, D.C. Dorough and his sister
Pollyanna, who hosted the awards ceremony, wrote and
produced "Fly to Heaven," which Howie refers to as
the "theme song for the foundation." Their
performance of the duet on Saturday left some audience
members in tears.
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Barnes
& Noble Review of Now Or Never
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Source: Barnes & Nobel
With the popularity of boy bands waning once again (think
New Kids on the Block) and his younger brother Aaron's
career soaring, Nick Carter -- the youngest and arguably the
most marketable member of the Backstreet Boys -- has taken
flight and gone solo. In BSB, Carter's more timid vocals
were often overshadowed by Brian Littrell's earnest,
country-tinged crooning and A. J. McClean's flamboyant
vocals. But on his urgently titled, rockin' debut, Now or
Never, Carter sounds surprisingly convincing as a frontman.
With a carefree pop-rock sound, Carter charms fans
throughout the 12-track disc, most notably on the
guitar-driven lead single "Help Me," the Bryan
Adams-reminiscent ballad "Do I Have to Cry for
You," and the Bon Jovi–esque "Miss
America." On the latter track, Carter cleverly
serenades his dream girl with smooth lyrics such as,
"In the land of the free/Make a prisoner of me/Close my
eyes and you're all that I see." Only time will tell,
but like his 'N Sync counterpart, Justin Timberlake -- who
also released his first solo disc, Justified, in late 2002
-- Carter's boy band–less future looks bright. After all,
it's Now or Never. Tracy E. Hopkins.
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