mellie
A solo artist currently residing Portland, OR. Still progressing my talents in delivery and in writing. Practice makes perfect.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
I started out at the age of 10 by going to them break dancing events back in 95-97 in this little place in Vancouver, WA called "Bagley". At the time i started listening to Underground hip-hop and would try to remember the lyrics and rap them. Years went on i started listening to Pac and his crew, and biggie and his crew. During high school I met a few cats at the mall and introduce me to Cool Edit pro and gave me Eminems first Solo Underground CD "Infinite" and due to eminems lyrical delivery, he inspired me start rappin and so forth i started to brain storm and jot some ideas down and brought them together and create one good music.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Played here and there. Did some live.. not serious tho. but thinkin of movin up and doin some shows for true hip-hop fans. I dont think i can freestyle but i still doit here and there.
Your musical influences
Tribe called Quest, Eminem, Tupac, Biggie, Wutang, J5, Phar cyde, Blue Scholars, AZ, Nas, Most Def, Talib, more to name.
What equipment do you use?
Cool Edit Pro, Mic, PC
Anything else?
My heart and brain.
