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Music
Thicknthunda
Thicknthunda
Interview
*Are you originally from Kentucky? If not where.*
Yes. I was born and raised in Louisville KY. I grew up in Louisville
west-end neighborhoods. I moved around quite a bit as a child. I spent most
of my childhood growing up in the housing projects Cotta homes, Southwick,
Beecher Terrance. My mom was divorced with 4 kids so life was hard during
my earlier years. My location was basically just where ever I was at at the
moment but for the most part I pretty much resided in the west end area.****
*What made you get into the music industry?*
I actually never had intentions on getting into the music industry. I have
always been a writer. I started out writing poems; poems turned into short
stories and short stories turned form random expressions into my actual
real life experiences. I never wanted to be a hip hop
artist/rapper/musician or none that type of stuff. I could put a rhythm
together though, and I had the life experience to give me the platform to
really have something to speak about and I knew all the right people. I
started trying to put some music together to hand out to my friends and
family. Everyone who knew I could rap was always asking for a cd. It makes
me laugh when I think about it now but every time I used to run into to
people they would ask for a cd and I wouldn’t have one. I would be like
check me out on so and so cd. I just got tired of saying that. I wanted my
own personal cd. In the process of working on my cd I ran across a guy name
SupaCool Chachi that was in a local record label called Grindin Hard
Records and he told me I would fit in good with his camp. I did some
research on the label. I was feeling what they were representing so I
joined the team and from there my simple demo I was making for my family
and friends turned into a mixtape for the streets.****
*Who taught you how to rap?*
I guess you could say I taught myself how to rap. I was a poet before I
became a rapper so rapping just came naturally to me. It wasn’t anything I
was taught. The way I express myself with words was just something I was
born to do. Most people are born with the talent they possess. You can do
things to perfect them and bring them out but those seeds were planted long
before you discover them.****
*What’s the hardest thing about being a female MC in a male dominated industry?*
The hardest thing to me is when I have to check a guy and make sure
everything stays on a business level. Most of these guys in the industry
see a beautiful woman like me and the first thing on they mind is I wonder
if she serious about her music or if I can try to go in on her. This has
been the main deal breaker when it comes to some potential deals that could
have been made. I can recall I time where I was so close to getting to
where I wanted to be but the A&R called a meeting and was like if I want to
make it to the top I had to be his girl. My whole stomach dropped. I just
to myself thing I’m at the front door of where I was going but now I’m
going to have to turn around and try again. It’s a terrible unjust feeling.
But all I can do is stand my ground demand my respect and keep going. Just
makes you go harder and demand more because you know what you worth.****
*What was the first mixtape you dropped or was on?*
They first mixtape I dropped was called “WHO WANT IT” VOL. 1 hosted by DJ
SLIKK. It featured some of Louisville’s most talented and known artist
including Lil Daddy-O, SupaCool Chachi, K-LOW, and Freddy Famous. I had one
of the most successful outcomes for a mixtape party that any female has
ever had in the city. I definitely put on for the ladies with this one. If
you haven’t heard that yet you definitely need to get up on that one. It’s
really hot in the underground.****
*How many copies did you put out?*
As of the today I have flooded the city of Louisville with over 1100 units
since it dropped last Sept. 2011. I didn’t predict that they would go the
way they did so the next shipment is for 5,000 units. I have another
mixtape dropping this year; “WHO WANT IT” VOL. 2 hosted by Dj Slikk and my
Album which is untitled at the moment drops this year as well. The plan is
to keep working and keep it moving.****
*What is your ultimate goal with your career?*
Even though I didn’t plan to be here now that I’m here my ultimate go is to
be successful. I look at success as a journey not destination. So to reap
success from the venture I’m on would be good enough for me. God’s plan for
me is always bigger for the plan I have for myself so I’m not into
planning. I just go with the flow. ****
*Who is industry DJ?*
TNT loves her some DJ DRAMA. I love his grind. He grinds like the way I
grind plus he stamps up everything he touches. He is definitely someone I
look forward to with in the near future.****
Yes. I was born and raised in Louisville KY. I grew up in Louisville
west-end neighborhoods. I moved around quite a bit as a child. I spent most
of my childhood growing up in the housing projects Cotta homes, Southwick,
Beecher Terrance. My mom was divorced with 4 kids so life was hard during
my earlier years. My location was basically just where ever I was at at the
moment but for the most part I pretty much resided in the west end area.****
*What made you get into the music industry?*
I actually never had intentions on getting into the music industry. I have
always been a writer. I started out writing poems; poems turned into short
stories and short stories turned form random expressions into my actual
real life experiences. I never wanted to be a hip hop
artist/rapper/musician or none that type of stuff. I could put a rhythm
together though, and I had the life experience to give me the platform to
really have something to speak about and I knew all the right people. I
started trying to put some music together to hand out to my friends and
family. Everyone who knew I could rap was always asking for a cd. It makes
me laugh when I think about it now but every time I used to run into to
people they would ask for a cd and I wouldn’t have one. I would be like
check me out on so and so cd. I just got tired of saying that. I wanted my
own personal cd. In the process of working on my cd I ran across a guy name
SupaCool Chachi that was in a local record label called Grindin Hard
Records and he told me I would fit in good with his camp. I did some
research on the label. I was feeling what they were representing so I
joined the team and from there my simple demo I was making for my family
and friends turned into a mixtape for the streets.****
*Who taught you how to rap?*
I guess you could say I taught myself how to rap. I was a poet before I
became a rapper so rapping just came naturally to me. It wasn’t anything I
was taught. The way I express myself with words was just something I was
born to do. Most people are born with the talent they possess. You can do
things to perfect them and bring them out but those seeds were planted long
before you discover them.****
*What’s the hardest thing about being a female MC in a male dominated industry?*
The hardest thing to me is when I have to check a guy and make sure
everything stays on a business level. Most of these guys in the industry
see a beautiful woman like me and the first thing on they mind is I wonder
if she serious about her music or if I can try to go in on her. This has
been the main deal breaker when it comes to some potential deals that could
have been made. I can recall I time where I was so close to getting to
where I wanted to be but the A&R called a meeting and was like if I want to
make it to the top I had to be his girl. My whole stomach dropped. I just
to myself thing I’m at the front door of where I was going but now I’m
going to have to turn around and try again. It’s a terrible unjust feeling.
But all I can do is stand my ground demand my respect and keep going. Just
makes you go harder and demand more because you know what you worth.****
*What was the first mixtape you dropped or was on?*
They first mixtape I dropped was called “WHO WANT IT” VOL. 1 hosted by DJ
SLIKK. It featured some of Louisville’s most talented and known artist
including Lil Daddy-O, SupaCool Chachi, K-LOW, and Freddy Famous. I had one
of the most successful outcomes for a mixtape party that any female has
ever had in the city. I definitely put on for the ladies with this one. If
you haven’t heard that yet you definitely need to get up on that one. It’s
really hot in the underground.****
*How many copies did you put out?*
As of the today I have flooded the city of Louisville with over 1100 units
since it dropped last Sept. 2011. I didn’t predict that they would go the
way they did so the next shipment is for 5,000 units. I have another
mixtape dropping this year; “WHO WANT IT” VOL. 2 hosted by Dj Slikk and my
Album which is untitled at the moment drops this year as well. The plan is
to keep working and keep it moving.****
*What is your ultimate goal with your career?*
Even though I didn’t plan to be here now that I’m here my ultimate go is to
be successful. I look at success as a journey not destination. So to reap
success from the venture I’m on would be good enough for me. God’s plan for
me is always bigger for the plan I have for myself so I’m not into
planning. I just go with the flow. ****
*Who is industry DJ?*
TNT loves her some DJ DRAMA. I love his grind. He grinds like the way I
grind plus he stamps up everything he touches. He is definitely someone I
look forward to with in the near future.****
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*Who is your favorite industry artist?*
My favorite Industry artist is MASTER P. Master P is the man plain and
simple. He’s whole NO LIMIT movement was powerful. I used to listen to him
growing up. I really could connect with his struggle. Plus his grind was
immaculate. I actually got the opportunity to meet him last year when he
came to Louisville. Dreams come true for me. I even got to give him a copy
of my mixtape. I call that my “Nicki Minja” moment. We will have to see
what happens though.****
*Do you have any labels looking at you?*
That’s a good question. (Laugh) I really don’t want to speak on that
question right now but what I will say is that I’m not looking for a label
to pick me up. I have a lot of friends that have signed with different
labels and no one has had a success story. Lies and fairytales is what I
see when it comes to labels. I like the kind of music I’m making. I’m
making plenty of money and I don’t have to split with anyone. I work a
corporate job as my regular profession so I’m not too pressed for money. I
just want to stay real to who I am and do what I love (music). When it’s my
time to sign I will but it's going a little harder for me because I’m
actually smart. I can’t just sign anything. ****
*Do you want to sign a major deal or stay independent?*
I kind of answered this question while answering the previous question but
to reiterate I’m happy been independent. Distribution deals I can work with
but as far as getting with a major record label and being ripped off I can
wait for that. Once my name gets out a little more and I’m making majority
of my money off shows I want have no problem sitting down talking numbers.
I came in the game knowing that most of these rapper's don’t make any
money. I know them cars and mansions in their videos don’t be theirs. I
heard the TLC story. So I got to play smarter not harder. I can live
without the fame but the fortune I desire. The world will know me though.
There is no getting around that.****
*How can a fan get in contact with you on social media sites?*
Facebook www.facebook.com/thicknthunda
Twitter www.twitter.com/thicknthunda
Reverb nation www.reverbnation.com/thicknthunda
Sound Cloud www.soundcloud.com/thicknthunda
My space www.myspace.com/tntthicknthunda
Youtube www.youtube.com/TNTthicknthunda
And all email inquiries can be sent to thicknthunda@yahoo.com
*Do you want to shout out anyone to say thank you or what up?*
Yes. So many people help me to get to where I am today. I just want to say
thanks to all my fans, family, and friends who have supported me through
all these years and who believed in me before I began believing in myself.
I want to give a huge shout out to my mentor and good friend Hurra Season
over at Hurra Season Records. Shout out to my brother Young Loe over at
PlayUrCards Entertainment for believing in me and inspiring me to do music.
A special thanks to my favorite local rapper Lil Daddy-O for motivating me
to be a rapper. Special thanks to Supa Cool Chachi who saw me grinding and
offered me a chance do what I love to do on a bigger stage. Last but not
least I couldn’t conclude this interview without giving a humungous shout
out to my camp Grindin Hard Records and my CEO Mike D for giving me an
opportunity and a platform to work on. Its so many that have inspired and
motivated me I really can’t name them all but to everyone that has ever
helped me or supported me I appreciate it and I love you all. Much love.****
My favorite Industry artist is MASTER P. Master P is the man plain and
simple. He’s whole NO LIMIT movement was powerful. I used to listen to him
growing up. I really could connect with his struggle. Plus his grind was
immaculate. I actually got the opportunity to meet him last year when he
came to Louisville. Dreams come true for me. I even got to give him a copy
of my mixtape. I call that my “Nicki Minja” moment. We will have to see
what happens though.****
*Do you have any labels looking at you?*
That’s a good question. (Laugh) I really don’t want to speak on that
question right now but what I will say is that I’m not looking for a label
to pick me up. I have a lot of friends that have signed with different
labels and no one has had a success story. Lies and fairytales is what I
see when it comes to labels. I like the kind of music I’m making. I’m
making plenty of money and I don’t have to split with anyone. I work a
corporate job as my regular profession so I’m not too pressed for money. I
just want to stay real to who I am and do what I love (music). When it’s my
time to sign I will but it's going a little harder for me because I’m
actually smart. I can’t just sign anything. ****
*Do you want to sign a major deal or stay independent?*
I kind of answered this question while answering the previous question but
to reiterate I’m happy been independent. Distribution deals I can work with
but as far as getting with a major record label and being ripped off I can
wait for that. Once my name gets out a little more and I’m making majority
of my money off shows I want have no problem sitting down talking numbers.
I came in the game knowing that most of these rapper's don’t make any
money. I know them cars and mansions in their videos don’t be theirs. I
heard the TLC story. So I got to play smarter not harder. I can live
without the fame but the fortune I desire. The world will know me though.
There is no getting around that.****
*How can a fan get in contact with you on social media sites?*
Facebook www.facebook.com/thicknthunda
Twitter www.twitter.com/thicknthunda
Reverb nation www.reverbnation.com/thicknthunda
Sound Cloud www.soundcloud.com/thicknthunda
My space www.myspace.com/tntthicknthunda
Youtube www.youtube.com/TNTthicknthunda
And all email inquiries can be sent to thicknthunda@yahoo.com
*Do you want to shout out anyone to say thank you or what up?*
Yes. So many people help me to get to where I am today. I just want to say
thanks to all my fans, family, and friends who have supported me through
all these years and who believed in me before I began believing in myself.
I want to give a huge shout out to my mentor and good friend Hurra Season
over at Hurra Season Records. Shout out to my brother Young Loe over at
PlayUrCards Entertainment for believing in me and inspiring me to do music.
A special thanks to my favorite local rapper Lil Daddy-O for motivating me
to be a rapper. Special thanks to Supa Cool Chachi who saw me grinding and
offered me a chance do what I love to do on a bigger stage. Last but not
least I couldn’t conclude this interview without giving a humungous shout
out to my camp Grindin Hard Records and my CEO Mike D for giving me an
opportunity and a platform to work on. Its so many that have inspired and
motivated me I really can’t name them all but to everyone that has ever
helped me or supported me I appreciate it and I love you all. Much love.****
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