Hip Hop On Deck Exclusive Interview With Vylaness
1. Vylaness, how long have you been rapping and what made you start rapping?
I have been Rapping for about 4yrs. when I set out to do my own project I was Originally going to sing, but I had some things that I wanted to say so thats how rapping came about. I also was Inspired bc I write for other Rap Artist.
2. Vylaness, breakdown the style and sound of me that you create?
I think my style and sound wrapped up into one would be Alternative Hip-Hop.
3. Vylaness, how much of a part does the environment you grow up in. Play in your music today?
Absolutely 90%. I am a creation of NY city Drag Queens and the people of Red Hook Brooklyn.
4. Vylaness, you have a video called The Funeral/Introducing. What is the concept behind that video and how long did it take to shoot that video?
the concept behind the Funeral is me having the Funeral for the child me. Which Symbolically meant putting the old me to rest. The Funeral and everything that you see in that video was a repetitive dream that I use to have 5yrs prior to the video being shot. That video was shot in one day!
5. Vylaness, if you were to do a remix for The Funeral/Introducing. What three rappers would you put on the remix and why?
Remy bc with all the bubble gum rap thats going on these days she is still authentic NY City. Busta Ryhmes bc his energy level is Ridiculous. Missy bc missy has always been missy she has never reformed to what was popular.
6. Vylaness, what is the hardest thing in life you had to overcome and how did you over come it?
Having to fight for my Respect, which came with alot of betrayl, alot of lies, and heartbreaks. I overcame it by keeping my faith and having to really believe in myself, keeping GOD first and having the strength to walk forward.
7. Vylaness, what are you working on now and where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
Im working on my next cd, new concepts and treatments, working on music for other mainstream Artist, and a physical. spiritual and mental Transformation. I see myself having a solidified brand, owning a restaurant, and Touring.