Meelah: I know (laughing),
Urban Grandstand Digital: I’m just like please take us back to that, even if just for a minute. I can’t be the only one who wants that (laughing)
Meelah: Yea, you know it’s funny because she and I talk about that all the time, and I’m like Miss, we can not ignore the people. Y’all got to give us that sound again. Missy and I have really good chemistry in the studio. It’s just something about the sound that we create, which was a lot of 702 sound that the fans miss. I think it’ll be really familiar and it’ll be good to recreate that, so yeah. I’m working on it, I got y’all.
Urban Grandstand Digital: When I tell you that I’m waiting patiently, it’s crazy. I know people think I’m crazy when they look at my twitter and see me tweeting the songs from “Welcome to Our World” and “Beep Me 911”, I know they’re asking why is this dude tweeting this stuff (laughing)
Meelah: That’s ok. You know they be coming for us, calling us oldies but goodies. Trying to label us and categorize us. It’s all good. We made some of the best music, and I still look 25. Try it! (laughing)
Urban Grandstand Digital: Now I really want to talk about Beauty In Beauty Out. How did you get involved and then it comes to them honoring you?
Meelah: Well you know, my new PR firm that I’m so excited about, Amirakal Marketing, actually is the marketing behind BIBO as well. it was like a no-brainer. BIBO is held this year in Las Vegas, and last year it was in Atlanta. It’s encompassing your beauty inside and out, and focusing on people that do things in the community. It made sense, That’s Meelah. I was really honored and humbled. I’m excited it’s in my hometown. I’m excited to be recognized. I was born and raised in Las Vegas. Although I don’t live there currently, any and everything I can do in my hometown, I’m all for it. When we realized it was in Las Vegas, it just made sense. The creator, she’s amazing. I’m so grateful that she even honored what I’m doing, and is giving me the title of honoree. To be recognized, and they recognize not only your talent, but also the things you do. They take a look at the things that aren’t necessarily the forefront of your craft, and I really appreciate her for that. I can’t wait.
Urban Grandstand Digital: I think it’s amazing to be involved, and the things they are doing to encourage people is beautiful, so it has to be big for you to be a part of it. Obviously to be recognized for your talent and things you’re doing is huge.
Meelah: I think what gravitated her to my story is seeing what I'm doing as an Autism advocate. I think she appreciated the fact that I am vocal about my son’s condition, I am sharing my story, and I am compassionate about it. It’s not just Autism either. I stand up for special needs across the board. We have a lot of special needs and autistic children in the african american community, and we don’t talk about it.
Urban Grandstand Digital: That’s the thing right there. I think the reason so many people are gravitating to you and your story is the fact that there are so many people who deal with it, but they just don’t talk about it. But how can others learn from it if no one shares? it’s good that you, and others like Holly Robinson Peete are sharing that.
Meelah: I’m not coming down on those who don’t share their story because I do understand. I
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