Fresh off one of the South’s hottest
and most spinned singles, “We Ain’t Going No-
where,” comes a soon to be household name - KELLY.
Kelly is aiming for the top of the charts,
and anyone who wants 2 battle. This beauty can loose the lady
and become a beast when it comes 2 battle rap and attacking tracks
in the studio. So be warned. Appearance isn’t the only thing
you’ll get out of this new Southern phenomenon on her first
solo album (which includes appearances by Rasheeda and Bonecrusher).
So on that note, let’s recognize Kelly, The White Bombshell.
TNP: What started u 2 rapping ?
K : I was always into music. All Types.
But when I was around ten or eleven, I heard Bone Thugs, and I
fell in love with what I heard. So I started writing their raps
down, trying 2 say them myself. Once I learned 2 rap like them,
I started puttin’ my own words to it. I grew from there.
TNP: Were u influenced by any female rappers
?
K: Yeah ! Lady Of Rage, MC Lyte, Queen
Latifah, and Missy Elliott. Missy raised the bar for what a female
rapper has 2 come with. By her being different and not following
the standard, that made me wanna bring it more.
TNP: What about Southern female rappers
?
K: Yeah ! My girls Gangsta Boo, Rasheeda,
Chyna White, and Trina. I somewhat respect all female artists,
because each one of them has their own niche. I do feel like hip
- hop needs a breath of fresh air, and I feel that I can be that.
TNP: U mentioned Rasheeda as one of your
influences. How was it working with her ?
K: She’s real cool 2 work with. Actually,
back in the day, me and my manager were riding in the car, and
Rasheeda’s song came on. This was like before she really
hit it. He was like, “I bet you’re gonna do a song
with her.” I’m like, yeah, o.k. !! Now as it turns
out, I’m signed 2 the same label. She’s real down
2 earth.
TNP: What’s the deal with your album,
and when can we expect it ?
K: Right now, we’re in negotiations
with a couple of labels. And as far as my album, we’re not
trying 2 just put out some album fillers, but some good singles
on this album. Right now, my album is almost done. I’m actually
always in the studio. And when I do another song that’s
hot, we change a couple of things. We’re also pushing the
single as much as we can. Hopefully it will be out the first part
of this year.
TNP: What’s the name of the album
?
K: Everybody wants 2 call it “The
White Bombshell.” I don’t want 2 call it that, but
that’s the name of the maxi - single with Rasheeda’s
and my songs on it. I would love 2 call it “Exclusive.”
Because I feel that’s what you’re gonna get. Something
new and hot. And something you’ve never heard before.
TNP: Who produced on the album ?
K: JP, from Macon, Georgia, did some tracks.
I worked with some other producers as well.
TNP: Being a battle rapper, and because
of your appearance - when people see u and don’t think it’s
u.... how do u take that ?
K: I had the opportunity 2 display my talents
at Hot 107.9 in Atlanta (Coco Brotha’s Freestyle Fridays).
I won some battles. Now everybody wants 2 hear me freestyle. They
don’t care if I can write lyrics or rap. And when they see
me, they’re like.... Nah that can’t be her. I think
it’s good for me 2 be able 2 step up 2 those challenges
and misconceptions, because u have battle rappers who can’t
make songs, and u have good writers who can’t freestyle.
So I’m blessed 2 do what I can.
TNP: Who is it in the industry that you’d
love 2 battle ?
K: I’d love 2 battle 50 Cent, Eminem,
or Jay Z. I wanna battle someone who can make me better.
TNP: There are a lot of young females tryin’
2 get into the business. Do u have any advise for them ?
K: Well, this industry is like a 100 times
harder for a female 2 make it, because it’s so male dominated.
As a female, u have 2 have something that separates u from every
other female. U can’t come out tryin’ 2 be like Eve,
Lil’ Kim, or Missy. U have 2 get out and grind. Don’t
be scared 2 rap if someone asks u 2 rap. If u love hip - hop,
you’re gonna do it. That’s how I got on. The best
promotion is self promotion. And also, find u a team that supports
u.
TNP: We wish u much success. Yall go get
this Album !!
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