what it is people! it's ya gurl, Bless Roxwell back on your radar with "She's So Fresh" Fridayz! this friday..one of my favorite rappers wears a skirt, check it out:
ETERNIA.
According to the 36th produced episode of the 1980s series "Masters of the Universe", and the 1987 motion picture, Eternia is at the center of the universe. Although little mentioned in the franchise, at the planet's center lies the Star Seed, a spark left over from the creation of the universe. (wikipedia, 2007)
that spark could very well lie with this sista. hailing from Toronto but calling both Toronto and NYC home, Eternia is considered one of Canada's prime lyricists. she's been nominated for a Juno Award and she's got six (count em, 6!) video singles on international rotation.
she has been called Canada's best kept secret but has touched folks all over the world, extensively touring Canada, the US, Europe and Australia, showing and proving every time why she's winning over you and your peoples..
but it all started with her first full-length debut in 2005 "It's Called Life".
since then she's released "Where I'm At-The Setup", started her own T-shirt design "My Favorite Rapper Wears a Skirt" (um..sold out right now, btw) and was invited on the We B Girlz European Tour that featured veteran sistas like Roxanne Shante, Bahamadia and Invincible, as well as newcomers Eyeris, Stacy Epps and Yarah Bravo.
now as we all know real recognize real. that's why Joelle Ortiz, Jean Grae, Rah Digga, Lady of Rage and more felt it was only right to lend their considerable talents to her eagerly anticipated newest project "At Last" with Canadian super producer MoSS. Documenting their journey through this project, Eternia is producing video blogs that let folks know about all the hard work that goes into every show, every performance, every rhyme.
as always, I like to get the artist's perspective on their work and this passion we share:
me: what was the inspiration that made you decide to rhyme?
Eternia: I didn't really 'decide' to rhyme, to be honest. Rhymin' found me. I been rappin since before i knew what 'rap' was, since I was an 8-yr-old in Canada and my older bro brought home N.W.A. and P.E. and LL Cool J and 2 Live Crew tapes. I wasn't that good, ha, but i was def rapping. I just never stopped.
I did decide to take it seriously at around the age of 15 though. I moved out of my parents house at 15, and at that point Hip Hop really became priority number one in my life.
me: have you felt that it's harder for an MC to gain respect as a result of NOT being from the US?
Eternia: Umm... yes and no. I think in a way people find some 'exoticness' in the idea of artists that are from foreign countries. so in that way its like,... "damn, she raps like that AND she's from CANADA?? Say WORD??". so it can work in my favor too, as people underestimate, or assume, or stereotype and then u blow em out the water, you know? I feel like if people don't know, by now, that Hip Hop is Trully Global... then I don't know if anything I say is gonna help them. LOL. I just try to be good at what I do, irregardless of nationality or gender or ethnicity or any other box people will try to put me in.
me: what's your most memorable experience of your journey?
Eternia: SO MANY AMAZING MEMORIES!! Goodness Gracious. Most recently it would be recording with Rah Digga for my album w'/ MoSS, "At Last", I guess. I was in the studio with her when she wrote her verse, and laid it down. And she was very down-to-earth, and funny, and witty. And I mean, I been listening to this woman rap since I was in high school you know? so that was a 'pinch me' moment. I definitely wasn't talking much :-p
me: if you had to say one thing to sistas in Canada about being a woman in this game what would it be? what about sistas in the US?
Eternia: Good Question. First and Foremost: You must have a thick skin. THICKER than dudes. Because you're going to recieve more crap / flack than most dudes in the biz. You can't be ultra sensitive about your sh*t. Not in this game. Although don't get it twisted, we as women have a right to be offended when we are disrespected. I'm just saying that people are going to say a lot of things, and sometimes it'll be more than talk. Sometimes it will be actively trying to stunt your career. And at one point you have a choice: GIVE UP or LET GO. I chose the latter. There's a difference.
well said sista. and well done to this woman holding her head and making sure it stay fresh and funky..or funky fresh..either way keep watching how she do. because she's doin it big. make sure you hit up her myspace and website www.eternia.ca for upcoming dates and shows and "She's So Fresh" will keep you up to date also, because this woman is a breath of fresh air in this art we all live and breathe.
head's up: save the date 8/6!! The She's So Fresh Showcase is gonna POP OFF! and I know you'll wanna be there to see these dope sistas do that thing on that mic! I will keep you posted, trust.
and shouts out to Miz Metro and congratulations on her successful release party for her album "Unlimited"!! it was so fun and her performance was awesome!! and if your in Brooklyn, make sure you come support Independent Women "Chanty's Last Fundraiser", a fundraiser event coordinated by Fighting for Futures and F.C. Globeblogger!! we <3 her and Chanty and the opportunity to help this little girl on the other side of the world! check for details:
Fighting for Futures Independent Women "Chanty's Last Fundraiser"
til next week..
peaceandblessings
rox
ETERNIA.
According to the 36th produced episode of the 1980s series "Masters of the Universe", and the 1987 motion picture, Eternia is at the center of the universe. Although little mentioned in the franchise, at the planet's center lies the Star Seed, a spark left over from the creation of the universe. (wikipedia, 2007)
that spark could very well lie with this sista. hailing from Toronto but calling both Toronto and NYC home, Eternia is considered one of Canada's prime lyricists. she's been nominated for a Juno Award and she's got six (count em, 6!) video singles on international rotation.
she has been called Canada's best kept secret but has touched folks all over the world, extensively touring Canada, the US, Europe and Australia, showing and proving every time why she's winning over you and your peoples..
but it all started with her first full-length debut in 2005 "It's Called Life".
since then she's released "Where I'm At-The Setup", started her own T-shirt design "My Favorite Rapper Wears a Skirt" (um..sold out right now, btw) and was invited on the We B Girlz European Tour that featured veteran sistas like Roxanne Shante, Bahamadia and Invincible, as well as newcomers Eyeris, Stacy Epps and Yarah Bravo.
now as we all know real recognize real. that's why Joelle Ortiz, Jean Grae, Rah Digga, Lady of Rage and more felt it was only right to lend their considerable talents to her eagerly anticipated newest project "At Last" with Canadian super producer MoSS. Documenting their journey through this project, Eternia is producing video blogs that let folks know about all the hard work that goes into every show, every performance, every rhyme.
as always, I like to get the artist's perspective on their work and this passion we share:
me: what was the inspiration that made you decide to rhyme?
Eternia: I didn't really 'decide' to rhyme, to be honest. Rhymin' found me. I been rappin since before i knew what 'rap' was, since I was an 8-yr-old in Canada and my older bro brought home N.W.A. and P.E. and LL Cool J and 2 Live Crew tapes. I wasn't that good, ha, but i was def rapping. I just never stopped.
I did decide to take it seriously at around the age of 15 though. I moved out of my parents house at 15, and at that point Hip Hop really became priority number one in my life.
me: have you felt that it's harder for an MC to gain respect as a result of NOT being from the US?
Eternia: Umm... yes and no. I think in a way people find some 'exoticness' in the idea of artists that are from foreign countries. so in that way its like,... "damn, she raps like that AND she's from CANADA?? Say WORD??". so it can work in my favor too, as people underestimate, or assume, or stereotype and then u blow em out the water, you know? I feel like if people don't know, by now, that Hip Hop is Trully Global... then I don't know if anything I say is gonna help them. LOL. I just try to be good at what I do, irregardless of nationality or gender or ethnicity or any other box people will try to put me in.
me: what's your most memorable experience of your journey?
Eternia: SO MANY AMAZING MEMORIES!! Goodness Gracious. Most recently it would be recording with Rah Digga for my album w'/ MoSS, "At Last", I guess. I was in the studio with her when she wrote her verse, and laid it down. And she was very down-to-earth, and funny, and witty. And I mean, I been listening to this woman rap since I was in high school you know? so that was a 'pinch me' moment. I definitely wasn't talking much :-p
me: if you had to say one thing to sistas in Canada about being a woman in this game what would it be? what about sistas in the US?
Eternia: Good Question. First and Foremost: You must have a thick skin. THICKER than dudes. Because you're going to recieve more crap / flack than most dudes in the biz. You can't be ultra sensitive about your sh*t. Not in this game. Although don't get it twisted, we as women have a right to be offended when we are disrespected. I'm just saying that people are going to say a lot of things, and sometimes it'll be more than talk. Sometimes it will be actively trying to stunt your career. And at one point you have a choice: GIVE UP or LET GO. I chose the latter. There's a difference.
well said sista. and well done to this woman holding her head and making sure it stay fresh and funky..or funky fresh..either way keep watching how she do. because she's doin it big. make sure you hit up her myspace and website www.eternia.ca for upcoming dates and shows and "She's So Fresh" will keep you up to date also, because this woman is a breath of fresh air in this art we all live and breathe.
head's up: save the date 8/6!! The She's So Fresh Showcase is gonna POP OFF! and I know you'll wanna be there to see these dope sistas do that thing on that mic! I will keep you posted, trust.
and shouts out to Miz Metro and congratulations on her successful release party for her album "Unlimited"!! it was so fun and her performance was awesome!! and if your in Brooklyn, make sure you come support Independent Women "Chanty's Last Fundraiser", a fundraiser event coordinated by Fighting for Futures and F.C. Globeblogger!! we <3 her and Chanty and the opportunity to help this little girl on the other side of the world! check for details:
Fighting for Futures Independent Women "Chanty's Last Fundraiser"
til next week..
peaceandblessings
rox
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