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< Back QueenLeft For those who will discover you through this interview, could you tell us about your journey, from Tamara Robinson to QueenLeft, the woman and the artist you’ve become? As a child, I use to dance, create stories, lyrics, & draw. Whatever way I could create I did. When I got older I started poetry and then decided I wanted to create music. So I’d find ways to record and it was very unique how I did so. I’d issue my karaoke machine, my iPods nano recording , my computer audacity program, I made it happen with my limited resources At age 15, I started to go to an actual studio but after I while I took a pause on becoming an artist and decided to live and go to college. When I came home from college, the creativity and stoats in my city encouraged me to come back to music and I became QueenLeft at 23. I’ve had a lot of phases but I feel this final one is the complete version of QueenLeft, and I’m excited to express this conversion of myself Your music blends R&B, hip-hop, pop, and alternative sounds. Beyond genres, how would you describe the energy or message you want to share through your music? I would describe the energy i want to share as being powerful yet harmonious. I want others to take from the experience and appreciate the stories of mine. Your writing feels deeply connected to your emotions and personal experiences. How does your creative process usually unfold, from the first idea to the final version of a song? I write something down if that’s what comes first If I’m in the flow of it at the moment, I’ll find a beat and finish or continue till it’s enough. If not, I’ll pause on it till I feel my spirit calling me to go revisit and complete Usually I change or rearrange things when recoding and take my time. If I feel the need to layer my vocals, I will. If I hear certain melodies, admins, specific harmonies, I go back and add it in. If I need to stack my vocals, I do so till it sounds sweet to my ears. I listen to it to feel first, then see if I need to add or take out, rearrange & if not I start the mix and master process As an independent artist, what do you see as the biggest challenges, and the greatest freedoms, that come with this path? The biggest challenge is having to do it all by yourself with little to no support , but we are slowly building up my team. I just want to find people who are just as dedicated and disciplined as me The greatest freedoms are my creative freedom and ownership over my artistry. I enjoy the freedom in dropping when I want, Creating the project I want to hear in my way, and expanding in ways I can’t express my creations What has been a key moment in your career, a performance, a meeting, or an experience that has particularly marked you? One key moment was my first trip to Atlanta before I moved, to create my first official songs as an artists. It was the biggest highlight because that trip lead me to moving to Atlanta to pursue my music full time here What usually guides you when choosing the sounds and emotions you want to explore? What guides me is whatever I’m experiencing in the moment, if something comes to me in song I jot it down or freestyle and get it recorded. I’m usually in silence so I catch myself humming melodies, creating harmonies , chants, practicing opera, whatever gets my creativity flowing. Whenever makes my soul move is what gets me Among all the songs you’ve released so far, are there a few that feel especially meaningful or most representative of your universe? The main one that does is Slow Ride Pt 2 because I freestyles that & I just love how it flowed. I just feel that song represents joy & just being present because that’s where I was mentally when I created it & at this point In my life Your latest project, Phoenix Rising: The Kundalini Experience, carries a strong and spiritual title. Can you tell us how this idea came to life and what it symbolizes for you? I was experiencing a few harsh moments in my life back to back and I was just lead to make a project that was more introspective than the last . I wanted to speak my truth, reveal my wounds, release my fears and unclaimed my shame. Those experiences thankfully lead me through my fire and in the other side I was able to heal me mean from these experiences. And through that, I alchemists and created phoenix rising be aid I feel my life represents the phoenix. I’m always told I’m strong & I always makes it through every tough battle like I didn’t so I feel like I carry that energy well. And the kundalini is believed to reside at the base of the spine and, when awakened, rises upwards through the body's energy centers. It can be awakened through yoga and meditation, and through significant life events such as childbirth, trauma, or a near-death experience, which is discussed throughout the mixtape The words in my poem state: Codes to help us integrate As the new awakening peaks The kundalini rises plentiful The Phoenix catches fire And the frequency is heightened That express the title perfectly Spirituality seems to be deeply present in your work, both in your lyrics and in the energy you project. How does this dimension influence your art on a daily basis? Sometimes I’ll just sit in silence to just listen to my thought and a melody or lyrics my come and I’ll record and write it down . Or there will be times I try to memorize for muscle memory & try to freestyle something. And that’s fun because creating in the spot shows how connected you are to spirit , and that just push me to freely flow into the words. There are times I just get random ideas of projects, songs, builds of songs and I put it together and get into the nest of it when it feels best to. At Female RNB, we highlight female voices in R&B, whether pioneers or from the new generation. Which female R&B singers inspire you the most, and why? The female singers that inspire me the most are Janet Jackson, she’s number one. Sade, TLC, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Summer Walker & Lauryn Hill Janet because of her introspective conversation in her music and how she’s able to mold into a new form every album with no confusion. Her stacking is something I really study and incorporate in my art. If anything, I’d be the rap version of her Sade due to her ability to shine as night when she chooses to show her self and still leave a heavy effect in her absence. I’d love to accomplish that. It would be nice to drop music and duck off. Musically, I love her voice and vulnerability. She’s shows me is ok to express every range of emotions, even the darkest parts of it TLC is the reason I wanted to even create music so I owe that to them and they speak for themselves. Their originality, unapologetic behaviors and personalities, their fearless style and sound unlocked something in me . It made me want to be just as unapologetic and tap into my voice at age 14 Erykah Badu’s Spirit & wisdom reeled me in. She’s a griot to me and I feel she speaks to the inner griot in me and it encouraged me to tap into my spirit and helped me recognize how power my voice is and I just felt it was in my destiny to be a messenger. Listening to Erykah helped me grow within that Jill Scott’s poetry and rawness just makes me feel alive and it makes me Andy to write my truth as plain and real as it is. She reminds me that vulnerability is power & standing filling within my divine femininity is strength . I use to carry her poetry book around, now I write my own Summer Walker is just very authentic to me, she likes to keep it traditional with her R&B I feel she’s cursed her own style that I enjoy a lot & study Lauryn Hills Passion and rawness influenced my writing style and delivery. She wants t afraid to be intelligent, create freely and in the moment and I love how she was able to bridge being a singer and rapper successfully. She was one of the first to successfully do that & remind others that creating doesn’t make you a monolith Which artists would you love to collaborate with in the future? I would love to collaborate with some ladies in the scene, Rebel Kitty, Indigo Bang, Quisha Thahookahqueen, I’d love to do some more collaborations with Anita Will a.k.a PheshhKiddIce, Docheii, Lola Brooke, Solange, Summer Walker, Halle, HER, Tyler The Creator, Nas are the main ones. Some artists from my hometown Rissa, Negus IRap, Chi therealist, Zwena, Ekua.mp4 I hope I didn’t forget anyone. But these are the main ones I tune into very frequently . Visuals and aesthetics are an essential part of your universe. How do you approach image and storytelling in your creative process? I approach image by telling a story. I love symbolism so I incorporate that element into my art as well as futurism because I feel my ideas are innovative & original. I love a myriad of cultures so I use that influence in my image as well . My storytelling is inspired by my own life, my experiences. I love being introspective because I make music for therapy and show it because I want people to get what I now have. My main goal is to express my creation to the best ability. And finally, what can we expect from QueenLeft now? Any upcoming projects. I am still pushing and dropping videos etc for my current project, Phoenix Rising but I’m also dropping a series called Mind Dump which is a collection of mini raps I drop along with videos and there’s usually a theme. This one is a An Ode to the Creatives during These Times of Reflections. I’ll be dropping those towards the end of the year along with a new singles & videos such as Round & Round & Slow Ride pt 2 ! Previous Next

< Back NURD NURD is more than an artist. She’s a storyteller, an innovator and a voice for her generation. With her unique mix of R&B and neo-soul, she fuses raw emotion with unapologetic authenticity, creating music that feels like a safe space for her listeners. Following the release of her transformative EP GODSPEED and her latest single DND, NURD is entering a new chapter that is bold, visual and deeply personal. Inspired by legends like Nina Simone, Erykah Badu, Jazmine Sullivan and SZA, she brings powerful vocals, introspective lyrics and cinematic aesthetics to every project. In this exclusive FemaleRNB interview, NURD opens up about her creative process, her journey, and the message she wants her music to carry. 1. For those who will discover you through this interview, could you introduce yourself? Yes. WASGOODIE?! It’s ya girl, NURD aka The Leimert Park Princess aka The Soulful Savage aka The Hoodbutterly aka Ms. Neo Soul if ya nasty aka GODBODY MO and I’m an R&B/ Neo soul singer/songwriter , actress and all around creative from Los Angeles Ca repping Leimert Park. 2. Your EP GODSPEED, released last May, marks a new visual and emotional chapter. Can you share how this project was born and what it represents for you? GODSPEED is the beginning of a transformation . I started the idea of this EP 3 years ago and wanted it to be a symbol of my growing evolution and also me stepping into this new phase in my life . It was extremely hard but I feel like it was necessary. So this was act 1 , so definitely it’s a story. 3. How would you describe your musical evolution since your beginnings up to now? My musical evolution is one of growth and trusting God’s gift for you . I’ve been singing since I was three years old. And sometimes in life, you don’t automatically step into the gift you learn along the way and music has always been that safe space through breakups , doubt , fear, music has helped me grow through. 4. R&B is at the core of your universe, but beyond the genre what other musical influences shape your work? I love Gospel music, hip hop, neo soul music , Jazz music , house , dance hall , alternative rock. I grew up in a very musically diverse household. My grandmother did not allow rap music in the house. My aunt listened to soft rock and alternative rock . My mom loves Neosoul and rap . My friends had let me hear rap at their houses away from my family but I think all the musical influences have shaped me to just have fun with it. 5. You have mentioned Nina Simone, Erykah Badu, Jazmine Sullivan and SZA among your inspirations. How have these powerful voices shaped your style and artistic vision? I think each of them I study for specific reasons . Nina the emotion behind her voice . It commands attention . Erykah for her smoothness . Jazmine Sullivan has so much power and soul. And SZA storytelling is out of this World. 6. Your universe is very intimate and introspective. How does your personal experience feed into your creative process? My personal experiences literally are my foundation of who I am . They are the reason why NURD is NURD. Why every song feels so personal because I’ve literally experienced it first hand . And I feel that’s the best way I can build a connection with those who listen . I want them to feel like they know me . I’m their sister, their cousin, their best friend and I want them to feel like mine too. 7. As an independent artist, you create a lot by your own means. How do you manage to turn this autonomy into a true creative strength? Just living my purpose. I think by doing so will always shine through . I knew my purpose at three years old . So stepping into that is part of the story. I think a lot of things have been trial and error, finding what my journey looks like. 8. Throughout your journey, what have been the biggest trials and errors that helped you grow artistically? Trusting my intuition. Not second guessing my path. Knowing my idea will work . Knowing that authenticity is the name of the game. Knowing that it’s all slow but steady wins the race. 9. In the studio, how do you find the right balance between the instinct of the moment and the pursuit of perfect detail? In this world one of the biggest lessons one must learn is balance. I think the perfectionist in me is learning that it’s not necessarily about precision but also about what feels natural to me. The uniqueness in my voice is what sets me apart and also blending different influences to make this one cohesive sound. 10. Visuals and aesthetics are always part of your work. How important is imagery in your artistic universe? It’s a part of the story. I love movies. I love art. So I think it’s important to have different ways to. Reach people. I take time to make sure the details are across all boards . For example, with GODSPEED I made sure that the color RED was the primary theme because I wanted to invoke an emotion of alert , starkness and giving the attention that something is starting. I watch a lot of movies to get inspiration. As well as study art to see the full experience. 11. Which artists would you like to collaborate with in the future, and what draws you to these potential musical encounters? So many but my dream is Brandy, SZA, Kendrick Lamar, Erykah Badu but also Sasha KEABLE and Chris Brown and Jazmine Sullivan. Of course Beyoncé lol I love what they represent for their artistry . I love that each had a barrier and broke through the ceiling. They all ate in control of their narrative and their stories . 12. At FemaleRNB, we highlight female voices in R&B whether pioneers or from the new generation. Beyond the ones you have already cited as major influences, which other female R&B singers inspire you the most and why? Brandy is the vocal bible so I’m constantly studying her . But as well Victoria Monet. Also artists from my city such as Jhene Aiko, Alex Isley, Leah Writes I think are incredible . I think the west coast is so dope because we are our own ecosystem, no part of LA is the same and that adds to the dope storytelling. 13. What are the next steps for you? Can we already expect new projects or more singles in the future? The next step is back in the studio , working on a new ep, adding dimensions to the GODSPEED universe. I think it’s dope that it’s a little world of its own and it’s forming into a true image of my mind lol, so stay tuned! Previous Next