Music is everything to me. I'm half Japanese, half Kiwi, an aspiring emcee and a poet. I jus wanna create my music as it comes to me and I know if I can inspire just one person out there I'm happier knowing that I gave back for all the times people have inspired me. Haha okay so i'm a lil sentimental at times, It comes wit bein a female but I'll be damned if I live the rest of my life being treated wit less importance cuz I am one. Just wanna rap n sing and better my soul, das it.
"As the first lady of DMP, Aya captures the true essence of the 1.5 Generation Baraji artist. Born in the busy city of Shinjuku to a Japanese mother and Kiwi father, Aya began her life being "different" in a highly uniformed culture. She is fully bilingual in her lyricism, harnessing the easy flow of her New Zealand upbringing, yet taking pride in both her homelands. There is no doubt that this artist has her roots deeply entwined in her Japanese heritage. At 18, Aya had already worked many successful club sets and stages, including the DMP "Black and Red" party held at Kiss and, on a larger scale, the Baraji concert held at Sky City Theatre [her debut performance with DMP] as well as the many Esteelo Fiesta parties held at Fu Bar. Now, at 20, Aya had appeared in many lineups with major artists at venues such as 4:20, Rising Sun, ASB stadium, the Town Hall and her personal favorite, Safari Lounge. As for her style, her ability to capture raw emotion in both lyrical flow and melody is a true reflection of her identity as a true artist and poet. She continues to write, philosophise and work on new musical projects and is always looking for other artists to create music with. In her self reflection, her music and her expression, she is the key to the future of New Zealand's music scene and the evolution of the 1.5 Generation."
I do a few sets down at Fu bar for DMP once a month, Safari Lounge, 4:20 and Rising Sun n alla dat Jus lovin hiphop and lovin all my people dat come n watch us all rock that lil stage of ours. I love doin sets at Safari Lounge in ponsonby. The crowd there always real positive n they really listen to wat u got to say, Ima never forget the 1st time i did a set there.
LittleBrother.SeanPrice.Taje.BishopLamont.ErykahBadu.Bahamadia.POS.KRS1.MissyElliot.Atmosphere.CrystalKay.BillieHoliday.ImmortalTechnique.Jaylib.EttaJames.EllaFitzgerald.YoungMega.GenuineBeats(GMC)...
Pen & a Pad til i get in the studio, then i use wat i can!
Im always down to do collabs n link up wid real peeps who share my love of creatin music.
Dont be shy!
