SALUTE THE FEMALE PRODUCER! Interview With A Rare Gem That Inspires Her Generation.

LADY TRAUMA

It is said that what a man can do, a woman can do better, this saying can be applied to this enigmatic female music producer from Cleveland Ohio, USA who decided to venture into a world mainly dominated by men, not only did she stood her ground, she has become a force to reckon with in the production circle. The Entertainment Commission has decided to share with you our encounter with this eccentric producer to let you know that some women got more game than men in the game. Lets meet LADY TRAUMA

T.E.C: Thank you for granting this interview, i had to come into your world and share it with other people who are also curious to know how a female can be in a position majorly dominated by men,when we hear the word producer, a man usually  comes to mind, but amazingly you are a lady, tell us,who is the Female producer?

LT:  I am Lady Trauma, I love music and I am so passionate about it! Out of everything there is in the world besides God Music means that much to me. I began producing at the age of 13 maybe 14 and I haven't looked back since.


T.E.C: What expired you to become a music producer?

L.T: Honestly I never saw myself producing. I was a drummer before anything..always beating on school desks and tables mimicking Timbaland beats or playing at church or my set in my basement. I ended up at Sam Ash one day a few days before Christmas and something told me to go over to the beat machine section..and the rest is history!


T.E.C : How long have you been producing professionally ?

L.T: I have been producing professionally for about 5-6 years

T.E.C: What are the challanges you face being a female producer ?

L.T:  I don't really face any challenges at least not yet. I feel like i've made a name for myself and people accept me and what I do. I think it all stems from people hearing about me by word of mouth so they know what it is beforehand


T.E.C: Who is your role model in music production ?

L.T: My role models are Stevie Wonder, Missy Elliott and Timbaland..those are my top 3, always and forever!! All of them are innovators and that I strive to be! At the end of the day I want the world to remember me for being innovating and not imitating and that's what each of them embody!


T.E.C: Have you worked with any major artist?

L.T: Well I produced for MGK (Machine Gun Kelly)   right before he got signed to Bad Boy but other than that I haven't worked with a major artist just yet but I believe that it will be happening really soon


 T.E.C: Can you name some artists you would like to work with?

L.T:  My top pick is Missy Elliott ! That is my dream and i'm not letting up until I make it come true! Also Pusha T, Kanye, Musiq Soulchild, India Arie, Stevie Wonder etc I just want to work with people who make GREAT music!


T.E.C: How competitive does it get for you being a female holding your spot in a  male dominated business?

L.T: Honestly its crazy because there aren't any other producers besides Missy in the industry so I gotta make sure I come correct and stay correct to let these men know I mean business..and I plan to let me music speak for me and my work ethic!


T.E.C: Most producers eventually become artist, do you see yourself becoming an artist someday?

L.T: Whats funny is, ,I was a rapper before I even thought about producing! lol But once I got more into my production I threw rapping to the wolves and stuck to my production. I don't regret it one bit!


T.EC: Now a bit more personal,Whats your zodiac sign?

L.T:  I am a Leo baby! Got the lioness tattoo on my arm and everything lol

T.E.C: Nice to know we share the same zodiac sign. Describe a day in the life of The female producer:

L.T: My day is very simple: Eat, Take a Nap and make music!! I don't go anywhere at all I just work on my music all day everyday! Im that dedicated!


T.E.C: Whats your favourite colour ?

L.T: Black and Blue I cant decide

T.E.C: Are you a religous person ?

L.T:  I LOVE GOD thats one thing that you can't take away from me!! And even though I grew up in the church, I really didn't develop a true relationship with HIM until I got shot. When I laid on the ground dying and I asked God to let me live and he did..I was like OK I really truly know that your real, I gotta tell everybody..I gotta get to know you more! Im still a work in progress but God is definitely the head of my life!


T.E.C: Name three artist in your hall of fame

L.T: Missy, Whitney Houston and Stevie Wonder

T.E.C: Whats your message to other girls aspiring to be producers:

L.T: If you're gonna do this DO IT!! Don't half ass it DO IT!!  We have a lot to prove so make sure you bring it..study, practice then study and practice some more!!!  I swear that's all I do is listen to every artist I can find dating back to the 30's, I watch tutorials on Youtube or documentaries. I want to know all there is to know and then some so I can apply it to my work. I have grown immensely in the 13 years i've been producing and its not just because i make beats its because of everything else I do. Listen!! Train your ear..man its so much. Producing is not as easy as people think it is but I my message is to NEVER GIVE UP!! Go For it!


T.E.C: Thank you for your time.We like you to give a special shout out to the special people in your life so they know you where truly here

L.T: S/O to my parents cause without them I wouldn't have got the chance to start producing and for introducing me to music!


IF YOU NEED THOSE BANGING BEATS, YOU NEED A PRODUCER OR YOU ARE CURIOUS TO MEET OR KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS LADY STANDING TALL IN A MAN'S WORLD. THEN CHECK OUT THE INFORMATION BELOW ON HOW TO REACH LADY TRAUMA. TO THE LADYS READING THIS, BE INSPIRED.

Lady Trauma
Trauma Muzik
440-381-0809
www.ladytrauma.com
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www.twitter.com/ladytrauma

NICKI MINAJ: The Last Woman Standing.

Hip Hop has enjoyed the presence of beautiful and lyrically gifted female rappers since its golden era, the likes of Monie Love, MC Lyte, Queen Latifah,Yo-Yo, Da Brat, Boss, Nikki D, Rage, Eve, Lauryn Hill, Lil Kim, Foxy*Brown, Angie Martinez, Amil, Left Eye, Salt N Pepa, Rah Digga, Missy, Sole, Bahamadia, Vita, Charli Baltimore. These ladies have contributed their individual role in the game and have set the mark for other Femcees to follow, but in recent years Hip Hop has seen the decline of female rappers with alot of them stepping back into the shadows, most of them obviously retired  so they can start a family as its not easy to be in the game and keep the real family tradition of raising kids, its quite easier for men to cope with this but not for the ladies who turn mothers because the bond and obligation women have to their children is not the same as with men.

One would have expected that as the rap amazons are retiring, a new breed of female lyricist would be ready to replace them and work the paths their predecessors took, but this is not the case, the vacuum is so wide now that female rappers had to start coming back from retirement, who can blame them? But thanks to Nicki Minaj for stepping up to revive the glory of  femcees, her coming brought back the glorious days when female rappers break records and top chats, like Queen Latifah ( First female rapper to win a Grammy)  Da Brat ( first female rapper to go platinum ) and Missy (the only female rapper to have six albums certified platinum by the RIAA,). Nicki  has set a standard for the new generation of  female emcees at a time when the game was lacking a female titan, she came in and her style and versatility was impossible to ignore by the Hip Hop heavy weights who took her in and embraced her. Yes the SAVIOR of female rap had come, she confidently said so herself in an interview years ago when she just got signed by Weezy to Young Money and she proved to be right,  Currently unequaled by any other female in the game unlike the 90's when we had contenders  like Kim and Foxy battling for supremacy and getting almost if not equal attention from fans,

Nicki Minaj stands out in this era of femcees and she's forced to rival the veteran Lil Kim as there seems to be no new comer in her league strong enough to stand on the same platform or enjoy the same fame and attention Nicki is getting right now, she has achieved alot in such a short time and she seems to discover her versatility by the day. The multi talented rapper and singer seems to be the last woman standing in a world where men dominate and the few female rappers making effort to share the spot light are still in the shadows, its no surprise that she gets  no love from some other rappers especially females as she seems to be getting all the shine for a while now. I sincerely hope for some new female rappers to step out or step up and give Nicki a good run for her fame, there is always room for a new act to shine but it takes  talent and the right persona to get where Nicki is today. Until the next femcee is ready to claim the top spot in the industry, Nicki Minaj remains the LAST WOMAN STANDING in the Hip Hop world.

RISING HIP HOP LADIES VOL.2: MEET KARINAH DA DIVA

KARINAH DA DIVA

MEET KARINAH DA DIVA! A super talented rapper and lyricist representing Norway, this femcee is proving to the world that Hip Hop has no boundary or geographical location. A beautiful Norwegian  with the ability to rap in English and her native language with a sweet and unique vocal delivery that is melodic on its own without beats. The Entertainment Commission is proud to be associated with Karinah and we want to share a little of her world with you. Are you ready? C'mon.

TEC: Thanks for granting us the interview, how would you describe yourself?

KDD : "A raw and hardcore sweetheart!
raw cus im pure, hardcore cus im honest and a sweetheart cus im passionate and 100 percent dedicated."

TEC: How long have you been into music professionally ?

KDD:  What`s being professional in the industry? I`m 100 percent Loving what i do, and honest in my music, at least, thats what i do.

TEC: What inspired your decision to go into music?

KDD: I`ve always written a lot, ever since i can remember. Poems, short stories, songs and basically my feelings, exactly how i felt when i felt a strong emotion, i had to put it on paper and read it out loud to myself.im born with that need. So when it came to a point in my life when i had to stay at home for a while after a surgery i went thru, i googled hip hop and found a community where you could choose category of whom you are in hip hop, i chose rapper. and it all started with recording from there, my first recording was called suicide thoughts. hehe

TEC: How is the hip hop culture influencing your daily life?

KDD: well, i walk this way and i talk this way, the need of expressing myself, and inspiration towards hip hop's growth thru learning the history of this young culture, or  old religion if you will is my inspiration .street wear can be inspirational as well, im crazy about hoodies these days, i got many different colors from SMG, make sure you follow @smoothehustler on twitter to find out how to get yours as well ;)

TEC: Whats your most significant achievement as an artist?

KDD: When i was doing a freestyle show, with a great live-band in Oslo. (Shoutout to Jørn and his houseband at Skuret) one lady from the crowd came to me after the show crying and telling me how proud i made her from what i did and do, cus of my strength and how i moved her heart. that was beautiful.

 TEC: How big is the hip hop community in your country ?

KDD: It`s growing stronger and stronger, people doing theyre history, and stepping theyre came up. Theres a lot of interest towards hip hop here, but people are still coming about finding out that its not all about shallow things and meaningless rhymes, real hip hop is honest, has longevity and not what they serve you on the average music channels,we`ll make sure that changes.

TEC: Name 3 artists you draw inspiration from?

KDD :  Smoothe Da Hustler, of course, who doesnt?, Tupac, Heather B plus many more artists and groups, such as onyx, mobb deep, black moon.. list goes on and on

TEC: Which famous artist would you like to do a song with?

 KDD: Britney Spears

 TEC; Whats your favorite slang word or phrase?

KDD ; Loot,"gimme the loot." Like Biggie said, may he rest in peace. this year, 2013 is the  anniversary for his death, march 9th, just some days ago. bless his soul

TEC: Whats your zodiac sign?

KDD :  The creative, crazy and loyal Aquarius,

TEC: What are your plans for the future ?

KDD: i was just in Brooklyn, (was stayin on Franklin ave) and hooked up with some well respected hip hop artists. so i be coming back there very soon to work with some of the most interesting and intelligent people i ever met.plus sealing up an ep these days. Im ready to work, and anybody who down for that can hit me at karinahdiva@gmail.com, or let me kno when you follow me on twitter @karinahdiva
 my biggest aspiration as an artist is to create and build things for the future, meaning doing good and taking responsibility for the future generations, hip hop kids or not.

TEC: Your message to other musicicans reading this ?

KDD:  Quoting the bible and makin granma proud for this answer: "beware, for i send you out as sheep amongst wolves"
giving up, not an option.oh yeah , and fuck pedophiles, rapists and fake shit.bless the rest

You can watch   Karinah's  music  video on the right side of this page tagged SHOWCASE OF THE WEEK.
Support and follow Karinah on Twitter via  https://twitter.com/KarinahDiva