Josh Mitchell, a publicist at PUB.LIE.SIZE, introduced us to Yo! Majesty as "a fun Tampa female rap duet." This is the interview that they granted us.
La Libertad: Where are you from?
Yo! Majesty: Jwl B is from Tampa, and Shunda K is from Plant City - both based in Florida.
[At left, Shunda K (left) and Jwl B (right)]
La Libertad: How did you get your start in music?
Yo! Majesty: Shunda K wrote her first song at the age of fourteen out of love for R&B [Rhythm and Blues]. Jwl B got started when she joined Yo! Majesty in 2000.
La Libertad: What accomplishment are you most proud of?
Yo! Majesty: Signing a deal with Domino Records was the peak of our career, in 2008. Now we are looking to make it happen again, this time on our own label GMEQCA/Matriarch Records.
La Libertad: Where did you get the idea for your new single "Bumpin' Too Hard"?
Yo! Majesty: We got the idea from the track produced by the Basement Jaxx which was originally called "Buffalo."
La Libertad: How did you meet each other?
Yo! Majesty: We met at a gay club in Tampa, and [were] introduced [by] a mutual friend.
La Libertad: What inspires you?
Yo! Majesty: Life inspires us. Our gifts are amazing, and we look forward to sharing them with the world once more.
La Libertad: What is the hardest part of being a musician during the CoVID-19 [Corona Virus Infectious Disease 2019] pandemic?
Yo! Majesty: Touring and not being able to see our fans face to face is a bit tough, but we are grateful for our upcoming virtual tour until things settle down - T.B.A. [To Be Announced]
La Libertad: What are your overall career goals?
Yo! Majesty: Releasing our second album, in 2021, and it being successful, as well as touring again [are] at the top of the list for Yo! Majesty.
La Libertad: What links would you like to share?
Yo! Majesty:
Yo! Majesty Biography
Yo! Majesty on Spotify
Yo! Majesty on YouTube
Yo! Majesty on Facebook
Yo! Majesty on Instagram
Yo! Majesty on Twitter
La Libertad: What else, if anything, would you like to tell our readers?
Yo! Majesty: I know it's hard out here dealing with the covid, however never give up on your dreams. Keep pushing forward until you reach your goals. Also, look out for Yo! Majesty and our upcoming collaborations with the top producers worldwide. Peace & Love.
Thanks...
No comments:
Post a Comment