waddup waddup! it's Friday and we know what that means right? time for another "She's So Fresh" Fridays!
this week we talk to a sista that is exploring and mastering an integral aspect of Hip Hop and a growing genre amongst women in Hip Hop, the lady beatmaker, the producer. and first up to the plate?
PRI THE HONEYDARK.
if you don't know her then it is my pleasure to introduce you to a sista that is at the forefront of this expansion of Hip Hop. born in Brooklyn, NY, Pri the Honeydark began battling and besting local teenagers at age 8, for now-and-later money. she stands today as a winner of Vibe Magazine, Blaze Magazine and Everlast Boxing Emcee Battle Championships AND the Istandard Producers Showcase 1st Runner Up and MTP Beat Battle 1st Runner Up.
known amongst her peers as the "female Dr. Dre", she's been featured in Remix Magazine, One World, XXL, The Source, Honey Magazine, The Fader to name a few. and as an artist and a producer she's been featured on Femmixx.com and Vibe Magazine Hip Hop Divas book as well appearing in the films Gangstresses and Miss Emcee.
she's rocked venues like the world famous Apollo Theater, BB King's, S.O.B's, The Knitting Factory, Joe's Pub, The Paladium (L.A.), Can A Sista Rock A Mic Festival, the Jacob Javits Convention Center and numerous music conferences.
Pri the Honeydark is also the founder of The Female Producers Association™ (The F.P.A.), with a goal to provide a positive outlet and networking circle for women musicians, producers, songwriters, engineers and DJ's across the globe and a member of the veteran all female Hip Hop collective The Anomolies.
and finally a sista is truly handling her business as President of Ludovia Entertainment and CEO of Darker Than Honey Productions. this is a woman that is dedicated to her craft and being a creative beacon and threat in Hip Hop.
but with everything that she's doing, she took the time to answer a couple of my questions like what motivates her...
me: from where do draw your inspiration?
Pri the Honeydark: A lot of my inspiration as with most comes from experience. My surroundings, the people in my life, my pain, struggles, as well as joy. I like for my tracks to play out like a movie and project whatever emotion I am feeling at that moment.
me: how long have you been producing?
Pri the Honeydark: I have been producing for about 7 years.
me: have you found more acceptance as an MC or as a producer? or has there been no difference b/c it's all an uphill battle?
Pri the Honeydark: I have found acceptance in both fields and yes, both are an uphill battle. I think people who follow me are genuinely interested in what I bring to the table as an MC or producer. I am lucky to have been blessed to do both.
me: have you found it's easier to rhyme on your won tracks vs. someone else or the other way around?
Pri the Honeydark: As long as the track is the right fit, I really feel it does not matter. Simply because, I make or choose what suits me and evokes feelings within me. I find it more difficult when I do not have a choice over the sound & feel of a track. My voice is strong, so certain tracks do not fit me and I am very aware of that.
and there you have it ladies and gents. for putting in work, blazing trails, laying foundations and creating good Hip Hop, and just all around doin the damn thing, Pri the Honeydark is this week's "She's So Fresh" Fridays! check out Pri the Honeydark and her newest project She's the Producer online and find out more and how you can support this sistas movements!
ok, til next week y'all! thanks for checking in and seeing what's good! please keep checking back because 2010 is fixing to be crazzzeee, lotsa big tings agwan, k? Join our group J.A.G. Music and Media presents...She's So FRESH! to be kept up to date, and def keep checking here on wesofresh.com for news and updates and hopefully I can keep up..lol! so y'all be cool and I'll be back!
peaces
rox
if you don't know her then it is my pleasure to introduce you to a sista that is at the forefront of this expansion of Hip Hop. born in Brooklyn, NY, Pri the Honeydark began battling and besting local teenagers at age 8, for now-and-later money. she stands today as a winner of Vibe Magazine, Blaze Magazine and Everlast Boxing Emcee Battle Championships AND the Istandard Producers Showcase 1st Runner Up and MTP Beat Battle 1st Runner Up.
known amongst her peers as the "female Dr. Dre", she's been featured in Remix Magazine, One World, XXL, The Source, Honey Magazine, The Fader to name a few. and as an artist and a producer she's been featured on Femmixx.com and Vibe Magazine Hip Hop Divas book as well appearing in the films Gangstresses and Miss Emcee.
she's rocked venues like the world famous Apollo Theater, BB King's, S.O.B's, The Knitting Factory, Joe's Pub, The Paladium (L.A.), Can A Sista Rock A Mic Festival, the Jacob Javits Convention Center and numerous music conferences.
Pri the Honeydark is also the founder of The Female Producers Association™ (The F.P.A.), with a goal to provide a positive outlet and networking circle for women musicians, producers, songwriters, engineers and DJ's across the globe and a member of the veteran all female Hip Hop collective The Anomolies.
and finally a sista is truly handling her business as President of Ludovia Entertainment and CEO of Darker Than Honey Productions. this is a woman that is dedicated to her craft and being a creative beacon and threat in Hip Hop.
but with everything that she's doing, she took the time to answer a couple of my questions like what motivates her...
me: from where do draw your inspiration?
Pri the Honeydark: A lot of my inspiration as with most comes from experience. My surroundings, the people in my life, my pain, struggles, as well as joy. I like for my tracks to play out like a movie and project whatever emotion I am feeling at that moment.
me: how long have you been producing?
Pri the Honeydark: I have been producing for about 7 years.
me: have you found more acceptance as an MC or as a producer? or has there been no difference b/c it's all an uphill battle?
Pri the Honeydark: I have found acceptance in both fields and yes, both are an uphill battle. I think people who follow me are genuinely interested in what I bring to the table as an MC or producer. I am lucky to have been blessed to do both.
me: have you found it's easier to rhyme on your won tracks vs. someone else or the other way around?
Pri the Honeydark: As long as the track is the right fit, I really feel it does not matter. Simply because, I make or choose what suits me and evokes feelings within me. I find it more difficult when I do not have a choice over the sound & feel of a track. My voice is strong, so certain tracks do not fit me and I am very aware of that.
and there you have it ladies and gents. for putting in work, blazing trails, laying foundations and creating good Hip Hop, and just all around doin the damn thing, Pri the Honeydark is this week's "She's So Fresh" Fridays! check out Pri the Honeydark and her newest project She's the Producer online and find out more and how you can support this sistas movements!
ok, til next week y'all! thanks for checking in and seeing what's good! please keep checking back because 2010 is fixing to be crazzzeee, lotsa big tings agwan, k? Join our group J.A.G. Music and Media presents...She's So FRESH! to be kept up to date, and def keep checking here on wesofresh.com for news and updates and hopefully I can keep up..lol! so y'all be cool and I'll be back!
peaces
rox
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