peace all! we're back with another dope Woman MC this week for "She's So Fresh" Fridays..and this week, we hitting the BX, born and bred..(for those who don't know, smh, shame on you, that means the Bronx!)
anyhoo, y'all say wassup to:
MALA REIGNZ.
best known for her complicated rapping style, punchlines and larger than life presence on and off stage, considering she's just little bit, her skills have expanded her horizons and it's still only the beginning. her debut music video "BX TIL I DIE" was picked up by Music Choice and aired nationally as the first unsigned artist to be featured on the channel at that time. soon added to the legendary VIDEO MUSIC BOX by Ralph McDaniels, she's caught shine on www.Latinrapper.com, www.Allhiphop.com as the winner of best original song in the producer beat melee #10, www.URB.com/next1000 just to name a few.
she's graced Ali Vegas' Mixtape "Leader of the New School", hosted by Statik Selektah and makes a cameo in Vegas' new video "That's Nothin", produced by Scott Storch and shot in Miami, Florida. her talent was recognized by the legendary Rocksteady Crew and she was asked to perform at their 31st year anniversary concert along with the likes of KRS-1, FAT JOE, DJ PREMIER, BAHAMADIA, ICE-T and more.
Mala's first mixtape, MISS RAP SUPREME, was innovative and different and NOT your ordinary mixtape and as a result was embraced by fans and critics. based on the VH1 female rapper show, she completed the exact same challenges as the contestants, even the elimination rounds. Each song was preceded with samples of MC Serch and YoYo instructing the girls on what to do for their next challenge.
since then, a sista is in demand. consistently performing and appearing on mixtapes both nationally and internationally she featured on The Pink Carpet Mixtape hosted by DJ VLAD with other notable artists include MC Lyte, Lady Luck, Jackie-O and OJ The Juiceman. She's rocked in the most recent DIGIWAXX All Female Cypher hosted by MC Lyte which received thousands of views online.
of course I had some questions for this sista that is causing waves in this industry and making head's sit up and take notice:
me: what made you decide to express yourself through the art of Hip Hop and Rhyming?
Mala Reignz: I started off as a poet in college...mostly writing about personal things I was going through in my life. I'd write late at night, with the radio playing in the background and never really noticed I was writing to the beats. All of my poetry rhymed anyway so when i performed, it sounded as if i was rapping. People began telling me I should just start rapping, so I did.
me: have you ever felt discriminated against because you're female?
Mala Reignz: Plenty of times. It comes with the territory. There are still people who think women have no place in Hip-Hop other than to be in videos or to sing R&B. They feel Rap is a man's game and that female MCs don't measure up lyrically to men. Often times artist managers and labels shy away from taking on a female rapper as a client because they feel like a female rapper won't be able to sell records like men do. This is all bullshit. I feel women have to work harder to prove themselves in this game. Its a lot more complicated for women because theres a very fine line between being too hardcore and too sex driven. In order to be respected by both men and women, we have be so careful about our marketing, lyrics, content etc. A woman is judged so harshly not just over her music but over her appearance. If she's too sexy then she's considered a hoe who doesn't write her own material and if she's hardcore she's considered gay and phony. if she's not a picture perfect image with a flat stomach, big breasts and a fat ass then she will be torn down or worse never get a record deal.
me: what have been some of your most difficult obstacles to overcome?
Mala Reignz: The most difficult obstacle has been to be consistent with limited resources. It's very expensive to release projects. Studio time, mixing and mastering, photo shoots, graphic design, cd duplication all can run up your bank account. When you're trying to pay rent and take care of your family its hard to balance both. Of course, your priority is your family and rent and sometimes your passion for music takes a back seat. I've had to push myself to stay motivated, inspired and hungry despite real life obstacles. I've learned to be resourceful and cut corners while maintaining the quality of my music. I am definitely a multi-tasker.
me: what inspires you?
Mala Reignz: The prospect of a better life for my family inspires me. Knowing that once I blow up, I will be able to pursue all the business ventures I've been planning in my mind. I'm inspired by great music, life experience and kick ass beats.
me: any words of wisdom for young sistas out here that are looking to do what you do?
Mala Reignz: Don't be afraid to be yourself. Don't let them tell you who you're supposed to be. Go hard (whatever that means to you) or go home. Take your craft and your career seriously and be responsible for your own success. Never give up on your dream and most importantly, devise a plan and stick with that plan. Good luck!
and this brings us to today, literally. we are being blessed with this sista's first EP, CALM BEFORE THE STORM available exclusively on www.bandwagonmobile.com where it will stream in full to all mp3 enabled cellular phones worldwide. and it's only the prelude to the full album to come, THE PERFECT STORM.
so, check for Mala Reignz y'all, because she's putting in work and that's why "She's So Fresh"!
and don't forget:
it's going down on February 4, 2010!
"She's So Fresh" Showcase is back with our 3rd installment of FRESH!
AND
we are going to be celebrating Invincible's Bearthday!!
featuring performances by:
Mala ReignzDanteGNUTrue DaleyBless Roxwell
and
AnomoliesHosted by:TastyKeishMusic by:DJ Mocha Sunflower
Special Guest Performances!
Cupcakes and Gift Bags!
Doors: 9:30p
Showtime: 10:30p
Damage: $8
Special Thanks to all of our Sponsors:
The Elan Group
Stilettos and Sounds
The Bside Show
JBrewer Photography
Spicey Promotions
Fusicolgy
Digiwaxx
DeVaNy
Fighting For Futures
The Bloom Effect
Bucktown USA
Game Night Club
we are supporting Women in Hip Hop and Urban Arts and we'll also be collecting donations for:
Haiti Relief
Fighting For Futures
Detroit Summer
Palestine Education Project
The Mobile Homecoming
your continued support is always appreciated so we'll see you there!
♥
best known for her complicated rapping style, punchlines and larger than life presence on and off stage, considering she's just little bit, her skills have expanded her horizons and it's still only the beginning. her debut music video "BX TIL I DIE" was picked up by Music Choice and aired nationally as the first unsigned artist to be featured on the channel at that time. soon added to the legendary VIDEO MUSIC BOX by Ralph McDaniels, she's caught shine on www.Latinrapper.com, www.Allhiphop.com as the winner of best original song in the producer beat melee #10, www.URB.com/next1000 just to name a few.
she's graced Ali Vegas' Mixtape "Leader of the New School", hosted by Statik Selektah and makes a cameo in Vegas' new video "That's Nothin", produced by Scott Storch and shot in Miami, Florida. her talent was recognized by the legendary Rocksteady Crew and she was asked to perform at their 31st year anniversary concert along with the likes of KRS-1, FAT JOE, DJ PREMIER, BAHAMADIA, ICE-T and more.
Mala's first mixtape, MISS RAP SUPREME, was innovative and different and NOT your ordinary mixtape and as a result was embraced by fans and critics. based on the VH1 female rapper show, she completed the exact same challenges as the contestants, even the elimination rounds. Each song was preceded with samples of MC Serch and YoYo instructing the girls on what to do for their next challenge.
since then, a sista is in demand. consistently performing and appearing on mixtapes both nationally and internationally she featured on The Pink Carpet Mixtape hosted by DJ VLAD with other notable artists include MC Lyte, Lady Luck, Jackie-O and OJ The Juiceman. She's rocked in the most recent DIGIWAXX All Female Cypher hosted by MC Lyte which received thousands of views online.
of course I had some questions for this sista that is causing waves in this industry and making head's sit up and take notice:
me: what made you decide to express yourself through the art of Hip Hop and Rhyming?
Mala Reignz: I started off as a poet in college...mostly writing about personal things I was going through in my life. I'd write late at night, with the radio playing in the background and never really noticed I was writing to the beats. All of my poetry rhymed anyway so when i performed, it sounded as if i was rapping. People began telling me I should just start rapping, so I did.
me: have you ever felt discriminated against because you're female?
Mala Reignz: Plenty of times. It comes with the territory. There are still people who think women have no place in Hip-Hop other than to be in videos or to sing R&B. They feel Rap is a man's game and that female MCs don't measure up lyrically to men. Often times artist managers and labels shy away from taking on a female rapper as a client because they feel like a female rapper won't be able to sell records like men do. This is all bullshit. I feel women have to work harder to prove themselves in this game. Its a lot more complicated for women because theres a very fine line between being too hardcore and too sex driven. In order to be respected by both men and women, we have be so careful about our marketing, lyrics, content etc. A woman is judged so harshly not just over her music but over her appearance. If she's too sexy then she's considered a hoe who doesn't write her own material and if she's hardcore she's considered gay and phony. if she's not a picture perfect image with a flat stomach, big breasts and a fat ass then she will be torn down or worse never get a record deal.
me: what have been some of your most difficult obstacles to overcome?
Mala Reignz: The most difficult obstacle has been to be consistent with limited resources. It's very expensive to release projects. Studio time, mixing and mastering, photo shoots, graphic design, cd duplication all can run up your bank account. When you're trying to pay rent and take care of your family its hard to balance both. Of course, your priority is your family and rent and sometimes your passion for music takes a back seat. I've had to push myself to stay motivated, inspired and hungry despite real life obstacles. I've learned to be resourceful and cut corners while maintaining the quality of my music. I am definitely a multi-tasker.
me: what inspires you?
Mala Reignz: The prospect of a better life for my family inspires me. Knowing that once I blow up, I will be able to pursue all the business ventures I've been planning in my mind. I'm inspired by great music, life experience and kick ass beats.
me: any words of wisdom for young sistas out here that are looking to do what you do?
Mala Reignz: Don't be afraid to be yourself. Don't let them tell you who you're supposed to be. Go hard (whatever that means to you) or go home. Take your craft and your career seriously and be responsible for your own success. Never give up on your dream and most importantly, devise a plan and stick with that plan. Good luck!
and this brings us to today, literally. we are being blessed with this sista's first EP, CALM BEFORE THE STORM available exclusively on www.bandwagonmobile.com where it will stream in full to all mp3 enabled cellular phones worldwide. and it's only the prelude to the full album to come, THE PERFECT STORM.
so, check for Mala Reignz y'all, because she's putting in work and that's why "She's So Fresh"!
and don't forget:
it's going down on February 4, 2010!
"She's So Fresh" Showcase is back with our 3rd installment of FRESH!
AND
we are going to be celebrating Invincible's Bearthday!!
featuring performances by:
Mala Reignz
Dante
GNU
True Daley
Bless Roxwell
and
Anomolies
Hosted by: TastyKeish
Music by: DJ Mocha Sunflower
Special Guest Performances!
Cupcakes and Gift Bags!
Doors: 9:30p
Showtime: 10:30p
Damage: $8
Special Thanks to all of our Sponsors:
The Elan Group
Stilettos and Sounds
The Bside Show
JBrewer Photography
Spicey Promotions
Fusicolgy
Digiwaxx
DeVaNy
Fighting For Futures
The Bloom Effect
Bucktown USA
Game Night Club
we are supporting Women in Hip Hop and Urban Arts and we'll also be collecting donations for:
Haiti Relief
Fighting For Futures
Detroit Summer
Palestine Education Project
The Mobile Homecoming
your continued support is always appreciated so we'll see you there!
♥
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