In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. Matell gave a tribute to Nancy Wilson. Honored by VH1’s Save The Music for Song of the Year for “We Will Survive.” Matell was nominated for the Best Editor’s Choice Award for Outstanding Writing for “Eastern Trees” by the American Poetry Society. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Aaron Carter, Aaron Carter Diana Ross, Take Me Higher Teddy Pendergrass, The Essential Teddy Pendergrass Take Me Higher - Diana Ross - this is a powerful album with R&B and dance. Joy - Teddy Pendergrass - his voice always puts me in a romantic mood Aaron Carter - I love his music. I was lucky enough to work on four songs with him. Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “Joy” Matell's quoted as saying "I poured my heart and soul into this song, "Joy," and it has taken me a lifetime of experiences and growth to bring it to life. I truly hope that fans will embrace this song and connect with it on a personal level.