Turnt T Q&A with Consciousness Magazine
Turnt T Q&A with Consciousness Magazine
A: Turnt T is a strong woman in rap.
She is the queen who reigns over all artists, encouraging each listener to stay
true to themselves, but allowing their light to shine in the darkness. Turnt T
has a way of changing the mood in the room. Her presence is contagious and a
little overwhelming for some, but her pure heart shines through every single
time. Turnt T is the voice for all the little black girls who never fit into
the “girly” role. She is a true tomboy looking to lead her generation into a
new way of living - living for love, life, and spirit.
Q: What inspired
you to want to be an artist?
A: What inspired me to be an artist is
literally drowning myself into music. I have been an avid songwriter and
listener since I was a little girl. The first song I ever wrote was called,
“It’s Not Hot.” I still remember all the lyrics ‘til this day. This was my way
of transcending into another dimension, writing and listening to music. I love
the different types of sounds and word patterns of rap. I am a real student of
the game. When Lil Wayne was on his run and dropping a new mixtape every month,
I would memorize his flows and replicate it in my own way. My Dad raps and my Mom
sings, so it’s imprinted in my DNA to be an artist.
Q: You have released a
new EP titled “T”. Can you briefly tell
us about it?
A: My new EP titled “T” is my
introduction to my artistry. I wanted to give a different side of myself in
each song. The focus of the EP was to showcase my rap skills but act as a
therapy season for my mind to keep reminding myself of how to push through my
struggles and stay true to myself, T. It took me a year to put it all together
and I was happy with how everything turned out. It was perfect timing and a
good start to the new 2021 year!
Q: I heard the project.
It’s hot! Who are some of the producers and people who
worked alongside of you to make this come to reality?
A: Thank you for listening! I want to
acknowledge my brother, 777LUUP for producing “Repeat”! My brother has been
making beats for a few years now and keeps getting better and better. My first
song ever released was a beat from his collection. I am in love with his sound!
It is so different from everyone else, very original. Right when I heard the “Repeat”
beat, I knew I had to write to it. I am so proud of us as a family and we have
gotten closer because of the music. Thanks bro! “Floating” was produced by
D’Motta Beats. We linked up through twitter and I heard some of his material,
this beat stuck out to me the most. When I hear a beat, I know it’s good for me
the first time I hear it. It is like my body and mind goes into hyper focus and
I am ready. I want to give a shoutout to DJ Strong for engineering this track.
He brought it to a whole different level! I want to also acknowledge my
engineer Xela (SuperSonics)! She brought the song “Circuit” to life! She also
engineered “Repeat” which gave the song way more depth and sent the listener on
a journey. Her vision for my music is so parallel to mine, we just clicked. “Waiting”
was engineered by Al at the VibeLabDallas! I recorded that song a year ago and
kept it in the tuck until it was time to release the EP. All my close friends
were there and knew this was the one! I am so happy how all the songs turned
out and looking forward to working with all these individuals again!
Q: Regarding the project,
do you have a favorite record on it or a record that amazed you when you heard
it after you laid your lyrics? If so, can you tell us why?
A: My favorite record on the EP would
have to be “Floating”. Wow, when I was in the studio recording this song, it
felt like a movie. It was a out of body experience! I wrote the song in two
days and laid it down but had no idea how amazing it would turn out. “Floating”
is my most played song! I am so happy people felt me through the music.
Q: Who are some of your
musical influences?
A: My musical influences include,
Wayne, Drake, Migos, Ab-Soul, Kendrick, and J Cole. All the greats are my
teachers. I just studied and listened to how they came up and I admired their
ability to see life from a birds-eye view. Hip Hop is forever and I will help it
live on through my music.
Q: There are many artists
wanting to be heard while striving to the top. Do you have any words of
encouragement that you would like to share with those upcoming artists?
A: Words of encouragement I would like
to share for upcoming artist will be to be YOU. Do not try to be someone else
because that is fly by night and will not fulfill your soul. Be the best you,
you can be. There is no one else like you, so tap into that energy and go full
throttle.
Q: Where can your fans
and listeners hear your music?
A: You can hear my music on all
streaming platforms. Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, AudioMack, YouTube,
Instagram, and TikTok. I have my music everywhere! I hope you guys love the EP
as much as I do! Turnt T, out! It’s lit!
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