Omarion is no new face to music or the silver screen.

An LA local that found success at a very young age, he has done so many things which others have only dreamt of.

All of that success so early on makes me think of how hard it would be to stay driven and do better. So, when he stopped by for his latest video, I felt a need to know what it was that encouraged him to strive for greatness.

I made my way down to the studio and watched the shoot for a few hours. The music had a smooth, rebelliously sexy feel, and the video promises even more of the same. Anyway, on one of the breaks I got a chance to talk to him, and being the humble personality that he is, he agreed to an interview.

Q: So what brought you to AZ studios to make this song a video?

A: Well this is a studio that I am very familiar with. I actually shot another video here on my own that went viral. But today we’re here focusing on a collaboration that I did together with (the artists named) Money. It’s for a song called Restraint. This song is dealing with the things that happen when you like somebody but you don’t want to admit it. So far we got some great footage, and we’re getting it done, baby!

Q: After B2K, a film/TV and solo recording artist career garnering multiple awards…where do you see yourself going in 2012?

A: On to bigger and better things! I have my eyes on advancing not only on the business end of the industry, but creatively as well. Every year you got to just want to get better.
You know, to have the opportunity to do this for as long as I’ve been doing it, which I’ve been truly blessed, I thank god for my foundation. So, now it’s time for me to strive to get better and better both for my fans and for my own sanity.

Q: Having had such a long career and starting at a young age do you ever find it hard to stay inspired?

A: Well, you know, there’s something similar about all the people that have ever been great in this world and that’s the fact that they never stop. Now I see life as the ultimate muse. Just brainstorm the things that you experience in life: love, anger, competition, different sounds, different sights. So, I look to the greats for motivation and use life as my inspiration.

Q: What’s your trick for staying motivated when times get tough?

A: It depends on what you mean by tough. Around here we believe that you have to push forward especially when it hurts. You have to just take a second to realize that’s going to happen and that you have the all-mighty on your side, then take a breath, focus, and keep on moving.

Q:Who are your biggest musical influences and inspirations?

A: Definitely Michael Jackson, but recently I like anyone that can capture the heart. You know this business is so full of people trying to make money or trying to make someone else happy that they forget to just feel. So it’s nice to hear some really inspired work.

Q: Most of the endeavors you have decided to embark on have been extremely successful, which begs the question: does Omarion have a secret to his success?

A: I think so, and that’s just to go with your instinct and do what feels right. You also have to make sure to align yourself with the right people. And, I mean you have to take the bad with the good. Sometimes things may not be as successful as you want them to be. But at the end of the day, when you put your heart into something, and do it for all the right reasons, your dreams can come to fruition.

Q: If there is one thing you want the world to remember you for what would it be?

A: Probably…hmm, well that’s a tough question. But I think it’s the same thing that everyone wants: just to be remembered for having given it my all, and inspiring people to be better.

The main thing that stuck out to me about Omarion was just his desire to pursue and improve on his art. With that kind of focus and drive it’s no surprise that he has found success. The shoot itself was a great victory with so many amazing shots, and a great song to boot; it should be coming out soon so stay tuned.