In my new interview it sounds more natural and causal, this is the connotations of a British Rap magazine as the interviewer often sounds as if they're just as excited the meet the celebrity as the reader would be to see an article about them.
The girl who
will soon be on your radar YEZZI sits back and lays out everything she has got
to offer in the name of her fans. Come and join us as she spills all of her
music and song writing secrets.
Everyone
including me is intrigued by your music, so what was the first song you felt
really touched by?
I can't exactly remember what it was, but
it was most probably a Phil Collins song called "Another Day in
Paradise". I deeply and truly love that song even up until today, the
lyrics are out of this world and the message behind them is life changing,
especially since in our day to day lives we take our blessings for granted.
We all know
you have a well known skill of song writing, so I was curious to know who or
what has inspired you to write some of your songs ?
My
ex's and my crushes have inspired me in the past, but also members of my
family. Since I know everyone will be interested in the songs I wrote from my
relationships, I will share this for you and my fans to celebrate my first
interview. So “Too Fine” and “No More” are the songs I poured my experiences
into, “Too Fine” is about a boy I liked for a really long time and “No More” is
basically the rough ending of the unrequited love. Sounds sad but I’m just
happy I was able to get a song out of it.
Every
rapper has an artist who they’ve branched their style off of, who has inspired
you as an artist?
I'm
inspired by Lauryn Hill, Snoop Dog, Biggies Smalls, 2pac, Kanye West, Drake,
India Arie, Musiq Soul Child and Beyonce. I could go on forever if I wanted to,
but with these artists in particular there’s a special element that each of
these artists have that one day I hope I will achieve.
Alot of people who read Word on
the Street magazine aspire to become a songwriter just like you, so I’ll be
speaking for everyone when I ask you where do you write your lyrics, is there
any special time or place you write?
I
write them whenever a bar or song hook pops up in my head. That can be anywhere
from the shower, to even when I'm at work. When it does I just type it on my
phone or save it as a voice note so I know exactly how I want my song to be.
You
have a really unique and diverse sound. How do you produce your music? Do you
do it all yourself?
Nope I don't do it all myself. I
normally pick the beats that someone has previously made, then start writing my
songs with a rap verse and a singing chorus then I would record it.
You’re
a rookie and I’ve been cheering you on for a while. So what do you have going
in the near future?
I have my competition
"Yezzir Freestyles" coming out where people pick their favourite song
clip, and then the song with the most votes I'll release as a full song and
make it an E.P. "Who.What.Where" will be coming out soon.
You are super talented and any
record label would be lucky to have you. How would it feel for you to get
signed to a major record label in the future?
That would be nice as long as
I'm put in a position where I still have control over my creativity. I would
dislike if anyone tried to make me be something I'm not.
So enough about your music,
what’s your opinion on the British rap scene?
I think there was a time when
there wasn't one because people we were too caught up trying to copy the U.S
rap scene, but now people are embracing being British more, it’s in a very good
position right now and even the U.S rap scene are recognising the talent we
have over here.
Female artists have been on the
rise in the mainstream Rap scene, so how do you feel about the representation
of female rap artists in today’s industry?
I feel that female artists
should only portray themselves how they really are and not just for the sake of
attention seeking, because doing that only devalues other female rap artist’s
music.
So let’s ask a bit more light
hearted questions, we all know you as the conscious well rehearsed rapper
however we want to know more about off stage you.
So if you could steal any
artist’s clothes, whose wardrobe would it be?
Out of
everyone I would definitely have to choose Rhianna. Rhianna has some awesome
style, she’s a true fashionista. For Rhianna it would have to be her style from
her “Good Girl Gone Bad” era when she finally grabbed attention with her track
Umbrella, I would also have to work that signature short haircut she rocked at
the time.
We all
know your stage persona oozes street cred, attitude and confidence. However
does your music taste take any embarrassing turns, what songs are your guilty
pleasures?
Any
songs from a soundtrack from the Disney movies either “The Lion King” or “The
Jungle Book”. I know my fans wouldn’t expect me to listen to music like this
because I’m a rap artist but that is why it truly is a GUILTY pleasure.
I want
to end this interview with a really exciting question. So if you could pick one
work to describe yourself, what would it be and why?
"Growing”.
I know that sounds weird but I believe I'm not the same person I was yesterday,
everyday I believe I'm growing and my music is improving and changing for the better.
I hope you enjoyed our interview.
Show your support by opening iTunes and purchasing
YEZZI’s latest single “Can Do”.
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