ThaWilsonBlock Magazine Issue28 Issue28 | Page 29

Exclusive Interview w/ Pasadena, Maryland. Mistah Wilson: Are you actively performing at tha moment? Starchild: No, not currently. I've actually never performed live before but it's something I definitely want to do. I'm just now getting the time to get my music out there and hopefully can find some open mic nights to start out with first. Mistah Wilson: Are you an independent artist or are you signed with management? Starchild: I'd consider myself an independent artist. I record my music from the comfort of my home now but would love to be able to actually work in a studio one day. Mistah Wilson: Who are some of your musical influences? Starchild: There are almost too many to name! I'm a huge fan of the 80s and 90s and grew up mostly listening to 80s and 90s hip hop, rap and R&B music. I've always been inspired by the female artists in the music industry. My biggest influences are TLC, Salt n Pepa, Queen Latifah, and MC Lyte. They were women I could look up to, who were positive role models and doing what they love. I hope that one day my music will be is as influential to someone else as their music was and still is to me. Mistah Wilson: From your stand point, what’s tha current state & condition of Hip Hop today? Starchild: I miss the kind of old school rap that I grew up listening to…the type of songs that actually told a story and didn’t have a bunch of foul language. That is the kind of music I want to write and bring back! We need more positive female rappers out there too. Mistah Wilson: What do you plan on accomplishing through your music? Starchild: I just want to make music that everyone will enjoy. I'm not looking to be famous or make a lot of money. I want my music to be able to influence people like the music I grew up listening to did for me. I have a lot to say through my music and I just want to get it out there for everyone to hear. It's also important for me that the music I make means something to me too! Mistah Wilson: Where do you dra ܁