It’s almost like men get a pass when it comes to image. Within male hip hop there is such a wide spectrum and representation of male artists from different sizes, races, weights. Most of the time, before our music is heard, it’s all about, “How does she look?” Once the music is heard and deemed good, it still goes back to, “How does she look?” What challenges do female rappers face in today’s industry? How do you ove rcome them? I am really excited about the evolution of my sound and also new collaborations with some amazing, talented producers and artists. While I am on the road, I will be writing and working on new concepts for my next solo project, “Women Anatomy,” so stay tuned. I am headed out in September-October for my Fall tour. What plans do you have for late 2015 going into 2016? At the same time, I was showcasing that I could spit some bars while making a club influence track at the same time. I just wanted to make one of those tracks that had the effect like Crime Mob, “Knuck If You Buck,” something that would go hard in the night clubs and make people want to rap along and turn up. It started out as just a club track, but after I linked up with Mighty Mark, my producer, we extended the beat and I ended up writing a full song. I actually recorded the hook about two years ago. “Thug It Out” is one of my favorites – how did that song come to be? I am also inspired by everyday life and relationships, how we feel, how we connect…I like to make music that people can relate to and really vibe and groove to. I’m into art and fashion so things may influence my references in my lyrics. What is your song writing process – what inspires you most? Now that I look back, I am happy I made the decision I made to move back to Baltimore! I moved back in 2008 after spending two years in New York, where I never had time to produce my own work. The cost of living as well as the ability to curate and put on your own shows is just a perfect foundation for any indie artists trying to establish a career in the arts. How has the Baltimore scene allowed you to grow as an artist?īaltimore is a great place to grow and nurture your craft. I think this gave the project versatility to be presented to different audiences and I always enjoy the fact that my music can be played in different environments. What makes the project so great is that every remixer had their own interpretation to the music. Gimmie Yo Love started out as a two track project and evolved into remixes. I usually start with a melody in my head and what sounds like “gibberish,” words that flow to the beat until I get enough inspiration to start writing lyrics. When I hear a track, I hear what needs to go on it vocally first and I don’t always have the concept right away. How would you describe your sound and how is it evolving with “Gimme Yo Love”? I am in the process of evolving my sound for my next solo project so I have been really listening to a lot of music with melody. I never thought I would grow up and make dance music, but it just came so naturally.Īs far as my influences today, I listen to so many artists but lately I’ve been into Daft Punk, Disclosure, Zhu, and A.G. I was also into Miami Bass music acts like Uncle Al, Uncle Luke, 2 Live Crew, 69 Boyz the list goes on. Technotronic’s Pump up the Jam actually influenced my track, “Fly Girl,” featured on Art Royalty. Some of my favorites were Haddaway – What is Love, Corona – Rhythm of the Night, Amber – This is your Night, and Real McCoy – Another Night. Everyone was so fresh and original during that period. I am heavily influenced by Miami Bass and 90s dance, pop and Rnb music. Who are your biggest influences from the past and from today? She is my favorite rapper out there right now and I want everyone to check her out!Īrt Royalty has a raw sound set over awesome beats – the sound is completely different from what we hear in mainstream rap and hip hop today. As she gears up for a fall tour, Tt the Artist kindly took the time to answer a few of our questions. Growing Up Hip Hop has two spinoffs: Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta and Growing Up Hip Hop: New York.Baltimore-based artist and rapper Tt the Artist is proving that making a name for yourself outside of the New York and LA scenes is not impossible – she’s making it happen. Supporting cast members over the years has included Bow Wow, Andre King (Swizz Beatz's brother), and Kyndall Ferguson. The original cast featured Master P's son Romeo Miller, Angela Simmons, the daughter of Rev Run, Kristinia DeBarge (of DeBarge fame), Damon Dash's son Boogie Dash, Egypt Criss, the daughter of Pepa (of Salt-n-Pepa), and TJ Mizell, Jam Master Jay's son. The reality television series Growing Up Hip Hop premiered in 2016 and centered on the offspring of hip-hop royalty.
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