Holden Nowell’s playlist

“I found this old, dope pic of me,” Holden says. “I’d love for you to post it.”

Holden Nowell, Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” video dream guy, might be one of People Magazine’s sexiest men alive, but he is more than just a pretty face and washboard abs.

“I’d like to start being recognized for my music and not just as a model,” Holden says over his mobile.

“Yeah man, I rap.”

Looking to push his modeling career behind him and move in a new direction, Holden has taken on the stage name SixXx’Tre and has been spending long hours in the recording studio.

“Modeling isn’t really me,” Holden admits. “Music’s always been a part of who I am and I’m not gonna hide it. I just can’t wait to share it.”

Keep an eye out. Holden promises the release of a mixtape and a full length debut soon.

Before SixXx’Tre headed back into the studio, he wanted to set you up with this playlist. Check it.

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Juicy – Notorious B.I.G.

“One of my favorite songs. To me, this is about making something out of nothing.”

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Changes – 2Pac

“‘Changes’ has a message and a lot of meaning. 2Pac’s really trying to say something with this one.”

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If I Had – Eminem

“When you hear this song… oh man, he’s pouring his heart out. I’ve had quite a past and some trials and tribulations. I know what it’s like to be young, broke and chasing a dream. There’s something about this song that I can relate to, like eating with plastic cutlery all the way to not having my songs on the radio.”

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Old Man – Neil Young

“Classic Neil Young. This song brings tears to my eyes. ‘Old man look at my life, I’m a lot like you were.’ I don’t know my father too well, he ran out when I was a little kid. It’s crazy that sometimes I feel like I’m making the same dumb mistakes that my pop did, even though I don’t know the dude. This one takes me back.”

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No Woman No Cry – Bob Marley

“I’ve been listening to Bob Marley since I was a little kid. I love this track. I love Bob Marley. This playlist wouldn’t be me if there wasn’t any Bob.”

Follow Holden on twitter and check him out on reverbnation.

Posted by Marc Andrew on Oct 17 2013. Filed under Celebrity Playlist. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. Both comments and pings are currently closed.