DA-PROFESSOR: How are things going? REMY: So far. So good. I'm just working. Working and school. Actually doing that full time right now and developing the brand side of myself.
DA-PROFESSOR: How did you become involved in porn? REMY: I was contacted by Untouchables while I was on Adam4Adam, and I had exchanged some messages back and fourth and they came and check them out, and months after conversation, I got my first gig with Pinky and it's been history.
DA-PROFESSOR: What was it like filming porn for the first time? REMY: It was kinda like that rush you get when you first get on the roller coaster. That little nervousness, but once the camera and stuff came on, and I got into the element zone. Separate the fear for the action, and I think I did a good job. I must have, because I kept coming back for more.
DA-PROFESSOR: One of the films I saw was "There's Something About Remy." What was the concept of that film? REMY: What was the concept? Pretty much it was an introduction to make. At the end of the movie, there's an interview with me, though I was 18 at the time, but so far it's a collection of different scenes. It was an introduction of Remy Mars.
DA-PROFESSOR: I've noticed that you've worked with several different companies including Untouchables, Chocolate Creame, and Thug Mart. How did you become involved with working with Marvin Jones? REMY: I was actually introduced to Marvin by Peanut. I did some work with Peanut a couple of times, and he took me to New York, and I had shot a scene with Kapone, who was actually returning to the scene and I shot a scene with. A week later, Marvin had called me; he (had) told me it was for a scene, but when I arrived in New York, he pretty much surprised me with a full movie. Me and him working together is like Timberland and Aaliyah. Timberland and Missy Elliot. Everything we came out with comes out magical. He knows how to put together a good DVD.
DA-PROFESSOR: One of my favorite scenes from your films in Chocolate Creame are the ones who did with Dream. What was that like working with him? REMY: Dream's like my # 1 person to work with. We did three scenes together. He's a great person to work with on and off screen. He's a great person.
Da-PROFESSOR: You also did work with Jovonnie. What was that like working with him? REMY: It was good. It was a little awkward. I had met Jovonnie when I was in Atlanta. We kinda know each other and we kinda clicked while we were in Atlanta, together and when we were in New York, I found out we were doing a scene together. I found it awkward when I'm shooting with friends or people I'm close with. For me, it's better if I didn't know you at all. All in all the scene has been great.
DA-PROFESSOR: Remy you brought up a good point about working with friends in porn. Can you explain the pros and cons of filming scenes with friends from you perspective? REMY: This is my perspective. I'm a natural person who keeps my physical life separate from my friends. It can be like you're having sex with your best friend. We weren't best friends, but we were friends, and I kinda knew of his relationship. It was a little awkward, but we got through it. But when the cameras come on, Jeremy goes out the window, and Remy Mars come on.
DA-PROFESSOR: When you originally started out in porn, you started off bottoming, but when you began to top, there were many different comments of shock, and it's about time (that) he used that big dick of his. What prompted you to be more versatile in your films? REMY: I started off bottoming, and It's know I do have a nice sized penis, and in my personal life, I'm more versatile, so why not translate that on camera? The only thing is you have to develop the confidence because it's a different ball game in porn. There's more pressure on the top to really do more and (to) lead the scene. So you have to have confidence. It's a difference from knowing how to have sex and knowing how to have sex for the camera. It's fun. Spice up the character a little bit.
DA-PROFESSOR: Remy I noticed that every character you don't play the stereotypical thuggish boy. You always play a character who's coming from work, being on vacation and hanging out. REMY: I've always wanted to steer away from those type of roles. The thuggish, drug dealing cause it's not who I am. I can't relate to that, and it gets stale after a while. And doing something different from what everybody else is doing. Being my own character and I thank that what sets me apart.
DA-PROFESSOR: That's cool. You recently did a scene with Cuban Michaels. What was it like working with him? REMY: It was great (both giggle). Me and him were supposed to shoot together before that one, but we missed out on that opportunity, and ever since then we've had this open line of communication. So it was anticipation for that scene. (And) just the location and the concept and it's one of my favorite scenes and who doesn't want to do a scene with Cuban Michaels?
DA-PROFESSOR: I would love to do something with him privately. (Both laugh). In your films you used protection and you also do raw sex scenes. Did you catch flack for doing bare backing films? REMY: I mean, of course. Even when I was doing regular scenes with condoms, I was getting flack about that. No one's holding a gun to you. If you're responsible enough, you know the right questions to ask. You know the information you need to know. It's not something I jumped into. I've had a five year career, and I've only started doing bare-backing films in 2010, so it wasn't something I jumped into and it wasn't something I was against either, but I just knew I would keep my principals with me as far as being responsible. Everybody knows the risk and all that stuff (but I was) always responsible enough to know what was going with me; going on with my body, Just anything like that I'm safe for myself.
DA-PROFESSOR: It's amazing that you've been in the game for 5 years. With the number of films you've done how was you able to stay in the game for over 5 years? REMY: Just that balance. I've never got stuck with any one company. I think that's the great thing about me and I developed so much through this time without signing with just one exclusive company, and I think that kind of helped me in a way. Some people say you're over exposed; you're stretching yourself too thin. But there's also times when you need to take breaks. I've kind of developed a nice portfolio where I have an ample amount of scenes where I can take five months off. I can take a year off. I was never the type that say 'I'm quitting. I'm quitting', and be back. I would say I'm taking a hiatus. People like to see me with different companies.
DA-PROFESSOR: In addition to starring in porn, do you plan on writing and directing your own porn films? REMY: I actually had an internship type of gig. I was a production manager for B.C. Productions. I did that for 6 months. I've always been the type to be involved with the production of it. If the producer would be editing the film, I would be helping putting down the cameras and learning about the lights. I even written a script that I sold to Tyson Cane. It was a Mr and Mrs. Smith idea. I've had experience and it's pretty much I go to school is for video production and digital film making. I didn't just want to be the model. I wanted to be business savvy. I wanted to learn the ropes, and be taught.
DA-PROFESSOR: Good point. I remember seeing you in the film that was a 70's parody where you interviewed a buffed guy with tattoos. I seen you in certain films where you have that business persona. REMY: That's from my work I did with real urban men productions. If it was a story involved, they would let me know well what the story was and for the most part they (would) always know I wanted to do something different from the thug type. I don't wanna be an interest in the urban society. I wanna show the company I'm versatile in my performances.
DA-PROFESSOR: Another point you brought up is being business savvy. There are many who enter the industry who think that they can get all the ass and dick they want, but fail to realize the importance of being business minded. How important is it to be business minded? REMY: It's extremely important. If you're want to make a name for yourself. It's about networking. Many wanna walk before they crawl. Look at Matthew Rush. Jamet Jamerson. They came from nothing. It's about learning the ropes. Paying your dudes and seeing the rough side of this business before you can experience the success and the richer you can get. This is a taboo industry. Everything about it isn't negative. It's what you chose to do with that experience. A lot of new models and a lot of the past models got stuck in the characters and you got to learn how to balance from character to who you really are.
DA-PROFESSOR: Any other projects you're working on besides porn? REMY: I'm involved in the plot episode for the Glo T.V. Network shooting the porn diaries featuring myself, Hot Rod, Venom and Markell. And also looking into the brand side, building the brand and how I want to use Remy Mars to (start) making money for me. I haven't finalized of starting my own company; building connections while in the industry (and) I always know that there's always a place for me, but I also want to take a break. I'm working full time. I'm going to school full time, so it's already a hassle. I wanna take the time to breath and relax and kinda get out the limelight for a while.
DA-PROFESSOR: I also read on your Facebook page that you're pursuing a career in music. Are you still plan on working on music? REMY: Definitely. Definitely. That is a passion of mine. I never invested enough time into really craft it the way I want to, but I'm working with a team of producers; we're building something. We're releasing a mix-tape. this year and not specifically not just me, but also running a documentary on undiscovered talent in the Philadelphia area and it's a mix-tape featuring unreleased artists, their struggles. What they came through. Their influences and that motivates me; other musicians to build myself.
DA-PROFESSOR: Are you gonna sing or rap? REMY: Singing. I'm also a songwriter. I'm a writer at heart. I'm a writer first, but with all these talents that God blessed me with, I wanna explore all avenues
DA-PROFESSOR: Which singers inspire you? REMY: The oldies. Motown. I love Motown.
DA-PROFESSOR: I'm a Motown fan. REMY: My biggest inspiration and anybody who really knows me they already know my biggest inspiration is Aaliyah. She's always been a key influence. She's the reason I wanna pursue this for as long as I've had. There's so many. The Roots, Eve. Jasmine Sullivan. Jill Scott, who is one of my favorites.
DA-PROFESSOR: You also know that Philly also gave birth to Philly International Records as well. REMY: Yes indeed.
DA-PROFESSOR: How does it feel to be raised that gave birth to Patti La Belle, The Stylistics, Cool C left and how do you feel you're gonna add to the Philly Soul legacy they left. REMY: It's definitely an honor. I wasn't born here. I was born in Mississippi, but fortunately was able to move from there to here and I love Philadelphia. It's my birth home. It will be home for me and just to know that certain talent was birthed in the same city and in the same state. It gives me motivation because they kind of let us know they were here. They wasn't from the suburban part of here, but fortunately, they made it.
DA-PROFESSOR: If you had the opportunity to work with any mainstream artists who would it be? REMY: Patti. Who wouldn't want to work with Beyonce? But I like to work with the dream. Common. Kanye West. Jay-Z. Bilal. I'm also into Neo-Soul too and soulful artist. Artist, who haven't gotten lost in the world of Pop.
DA-PROFESSOR: I've noticed that you have great friendships with Peanut. How important, is it for you to have great friendships with other porn stars? REMY: It's very important. Networking. Not just networking, but developing long lasting relationships and bonds with people who want to see you succeed. See you grow. You need that support system. Especially being homosexual. A lot of us aren't close to our families and thank God for those who are. That's always a blessing. My friends are dear to me. My relationship to my friends are dear to me. Relationships I made and built are dear to me. Wherever I go, I wanna see them go. If I'm eating, I wanna make sure they're eating.
DA-PROFESSOR: How do your feel you've made an impact on the adult industry and the L.G.B.T. community? REMY: Well I think I've made an nice impact on the adult industry. Just recently, when I was in Dallas for pride, it made me wanna know I wanna take my celebrity from the adult industry and use it for the greater purpose. The work the LGBT community do is amazing. It's extraordinary.
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