Interviews

Published on September 8th, 2015 | by Jameelah "Just Jay" Wilkerson

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Matthew Pasterisa the soul in Azealia Banks live shows

I love a good rags to riches story.  I also have a habbit of rooting for the underdog. I am a fan of Azealia Banks and have known for some time that her dancers are a big part of her live show experience.  A lot of things can be said of Ms. Banks but no one can ever discredit that a live show is truly an experience and Ms Banks and her dancers play no games when delivering the goods.

I reached out to Matthew Pasteria to see how he stays so positive with all the mass media coverage of his famous rap boss.

You are becoming noticed not only for your association with Azealia Banks as one of her main dancers but also as an inspiration to many for following your dreams. How did you meet Banks and how long have you been dancing for her?

I met banks through elana lopez whom  I use to dance with. I have been dancing for her for the past 5 years

You live in New York and on tour most of the time what has you inspired to live the life so many strive to achieve everyday?

What inspired me to follow my dreams are two icons Janet and Michael Jackson, also got inspiration from fellow peers in my community. With all this inspiration I realized to follow my dreams and never give up

Can you tell us a little about your story and how you have kept so postive?

Since I was younger I always danced outside and ultimately started dance classes right out of a basement. I knew within myself I had a dream to and gift to be a choreographer. I knew God had blessed me with a gift for the world that I must share.

What advice would you give to young people who are aspiring to be a professional dancer?

The advice I would give is simply be yourself follow your own path and never do what everyone else does. no matter how many rejections you get in life a door will soon open. Its all about timing. Whatever dreams you have never allow anyone to determine your destiny.

 

Can you share with us a little bit about working the famous raptress ?

Azealia Banks as a whole blows my mind everyday she is dynamic and amazing to work with. She is the face of the new generation it is an honor to be apart of this new chapter.  I am greatful to have been to some of the countries I visited already I look forward to meeting new people and trying new food. 

What can the crowd expect to see at one of the live perfomances ?

The crowd can expect high energy and an unforgetable experience at every show.
Where can people find you on social media to get behind the scenes photos of tour and other projects you have?

People can follow me on ig at bornready_matt and my facebook is Matthew Pasteria my twitter is @swaggmatt

Check out Matthew performance in Azealia Bank’s “1991” video

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oM_9ca8hxE&w=420&h=236]


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