2013 WAS A BANNER YEAR FOR AIDENLESLIE. HE RELEASED HIS FIRST COLLABORATION WITH THE ALL-DANCE MUSIC LABELD1 MUSIC. HE BECAME AN ACTIVIST, PARTNERING WITHAMFAR’S GENERATIONCURE IN THEIR PLIGHT TO RAISE AWARENESS AND ACCELERATE THE SEARCH FOR A CURE FORHIV/AIDS. AND HE FOUND LOVE. UNFORTUNATELY, HE ALSO LOST IT; BUT FROM ITS ASHES ROSELESLIE’S LATEST SINGLE CURRENTLY BLAZING UP DANCE FLOORS, “NOBODYSAID.”
What was your biggest accomplishment this year?
I’ve been fortunate this past year, playing huge cities around the country, meeting fans and creating new ones. Keeping a connection with my fans has always been important for me.
What was the biggest lesson learned?
You cannot change anyone or anything but yourself. It begins with you. Everything else will fall into place. It’s a simple lesson, but when you learn it, it will ultimately create a new approach to everything that you do.
What are you hoping to find under the christmas tree this year?
[laughs] Something big and shiny that doesn’t need batteries.
Have you been naughty or nice?
In 2013, I wanted to find a way to give back. I started working with amfAR’s generation CURE. I really believe in the organization and what they do, so it has felt good to be involved. It also reminds me that we need to be good and compassionate to ourselves, something a lot of us tend to forget. give us one prediction for 2014.
Hillary Clinton will announce her candidacy for president. are you open for love in 2014?
Yes, I’m open to love, and I’m sure it’s coming my way.
What do you hope to achieve in 2014?
Many things! Right now, I’m working on a major event for charity that will be a big undertaking but incredibly rewarding. Also, in addition to my new releases and touring, I may be making my return to the theatre, which I’m very happy about.
Are you making a new Year’s resolution for 2014?
To be honest with you, I’ve never been a big believer in resolutions. I’m a work in progress, so for me, every day is a new resolution. But, I’m an organization freak, so I want to work on keeping that side of me in check. Also, I want to travel more and go to places I would never have dreamt of going until now.
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