Dublin musician Sample Answer or Maurice O'Connor, as he's known to his friends and family, is quickly making waves in Ireland and the UK. TEN caught up with the man himself ahead of his gig in the Academy this Friday.
Since starting out in 2013, the 20-year-old singer has been showcasing his eclectic music style, blending elements of hip-hop, rap and blues with his unique acoustic guitar sound, slick lyrics and catchy melodies.
RTÉ TEN: What are you listening to right now?
Sample Answer:
The Beatles, Drake, Marilyn Manson
What’s your favourite TV show?
I never watch TV
What is your favourite thing about Christmas?
The lights
Will you be on Santa’s naughty or nice list – why?
Naughty...I killed someone BUT he was very rude 2 animals...I'm confused maybe nice
How would you describe your show?
Expressive
Who would play you in a movie and why?
Jaden Smith - because my mate knows him and cause he looks a bit like me I guess
What are you three must-have items for desert island living?
Women, music and...I can't say the last one sorry
What is your ultimate indulgence food?
The slimy stuff they eat in The Matrix
If you weren’t a musician what would you be doing?
I'd be dead. Xx
Sample Answer is playing the Academy on December 11.
We have two pairs of tickets to give away to the gig - head over to Twitter to enter.
For a full list of RTÉ Competition rules click here. This competition will close at 2pm on Thursday, Dec 10. Editor's decision is final and no alternative will be offered.
For your chance to win 2 tickets to @SampleAnswer @academydublin on Friday simply tweet #TENSAMPLE @mcd_productions pic.twitter.com/WwzLJtGIZz
— RTÉ TEN (@RTE_TEN) December 9, 2015
