Groove Magazine International Issue 3 Issue 3 | Page 9

Gigi: I feel like women are the main reason for their
lack of enjoyment of many endeavors in the industry
as a whole. The lack of unity as well as the inability to
take one's craft seriously. I am very adamant in saying
that women need to take themselves seriously before
men can do the same. It does not help dreaming of a
particular pinnacle and being hesitant about how to
get there. We need to uplift ourselves and each other
before we get to a place where men see as fit
competitors. I really worry when I see a lack of unity
or females snubbing each other every chance they
get. We need to address the problems at the
foundation before we can look at other issues.

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GM: Talking about hip hop, why did you pick this
specific music genre and do you have any
inspirations/role models in music that motivated you?
Gigi: Hip Hop was there when I lost people in my life
whether to death, jealousy or a lack of ambition. Hip
Hop is the first musical genre with a soundtrack for
every occurrence in life whether heart break, death,
marriage or political discontent. It would have been
impossible for me, as an individual with so much
baggage, to ignore the idea of communicating with
many like me. The strongest factor about being involved
in hip hop is that we are the most expressive, yet
insoluble individuals on the planet. We have broken
down many barriers inflicted on us by societal structures.
My role models funny enough included Bob Marley,
Brenda Fassie, Eminem, Tupac and Quincy Jones.
GM: We hear that you are in school, what are you
studying and do you believe that it will be beneficial
to your music career?

GM: You have quite a bevy of artists, mostly rappers
that you worked with on “Colour of Reign”; who
would you like to work with in the near future?
Gigi: Tumi, Amu, L-Tido, Rashid, Siya Shezi, Mr. Calibre
and Maraza.
GM: As 2014 rounds off, what can fans expect from
Gigi LaMayne in 2015 and beyond?
Gigi: A HUGE TURN-OVER! This article serves as a
symbol of recognition to all the people who support me.
I am not one to talk. I act. I do feel like my people will be
proud of what's about to happen.

1.2 reasons that people should get “Colour of Reign”
·It is by one of the doppest artists in Africa.
·Its new age Hip Hop with a twist on lyricism.

2.2 reasons why Gigi is the current best female emcee
·She is an artist and entertainer at heart.
·She teams up with artists to rap like the best of the boys; even
though she is a girl.

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Gigi: I am theatrical! I love queer and I love individualistic
style. Sometimes I will feel like jeans and other times I will
feel like dresses. As long as they are out of the ordinary,
then I will definitely be able to rock them.

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GM: Are you a dress or jeans girl? Do you see
yourself gravitating towards being a fashionistic
artist or you will keep it simple and let your work do
most of the noise?

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I am at University of Witwatersrand (Wits University)
and I am currently studying a BA (Gen) majoring in
Media studies and Anthropology. I am a creative mind
but I am also a business. It is also important that I gain
the expertise and knowledge not afforded to those
before me in order to make myself stronger and credible.
These fields will definitely assist in both my social and
business contexts as an artist and brand.

3.1 thing that makes Gigi LaMayne unique
She accepts a challenge at any cost.

4.5 songs that people must listen to on “Colour of Reign”

·Send my Love
·Bambezela
·Walk On Water
·Lost in The Music
·Ready for War.

5.5 legends living/dead that Gigi would have dinner with and why?
ØBrenda Fassie- She contributed a lot to me finding my calling
ØBob Marley- He ceased wars and spoke to the hearts of plenty
ØMarilyn Monroe- She remained flawless inside and out in
attempts to set a blueprint for women globally.
ØDineo Ranaka- Fierce yet underrated by many. I LOVE HER!
ØAaliyah- Although gone too soon I see many female artists
aspiring to be just like her.