Former HipHopDX Features Editor Andre Grant said in his “Defense Of The Struggle Rapper” editorial, “Out of all the things the Hip Hop web has vilified, the “struggle rapper” might be the least deserving of all that ridicule.” Before Kendrick Lamar became big enough for Barack Obama to sing his praises or Drake found himself making deals with Apple, they were artists without a significantly large fanbase attempting what seemed like the impossible. Hitting the top of the charts became a distant goal to making past one hundred streams of a song possibly made within the confines of their bedroom walls and gaining likes, re-post or anything else that would reach someone. Providing a weekly outlet for those getting their feet wet in the sometimes brutal sport of Hip Hop, allow us to give readers a look into tomorrow’s possibilities through “Up NeXt.”
Singer/Songwriter Is Set To Drop Her “Insubordinate” EP Soon
Inspiration For Career
“It’s in my blood. I started writing at a very young age, I knew after writing my first song that this was my going to be my life.”
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Project(s)
“Yes! My debut project is on its way. It’s called Insubordinate and we’re finalizing it now. Seeding through my catalog and adding a few new finishing touches! I can’t wait to release it!”
Twitter: @LianaBanks
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Instagram: @LianaBanks
