Today we’d like to introduce you to LaToria Wilson.
Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours?
As far back as I can remember, I’ve been a lover of music and culture. I can remember I first fell in love when I saw Queen Latifah killing it on Yo MTV Raps! I was a little girl then but felt like I connected with my purpose while watching her. Fast forward to college years. I met a producer through a friend of mine who was pursuing singing. He didn’t know me from Adam and randomly asked me, “Hey do you rap?” The crazy thing is, I did! (in my own personal time) So this producer took me under his wing and showed me everything he knew about the art of performing hip hop and songwriting. That was over ten years ago. Since that time, I’ve dedicated my life to being an inspirational Hip Hop & Spoken Word artist as well as speaker and media personality. I make real-life music that people can relate to from the perspective of a woman of faith that’s just being honest about the human experience. Today, I’ve traveled nationally as well as internationally, been in movies, shared stages with some amazing artists and it’s all been a wild ride full of ups and downs being an indie artist. I’ve been blessed to connect with all types of audiences and perform in all types of environments (suburban, urban, mature, youth, conferences, festivals, churches, detention centers, clubs etc) My goal is to be a positive inspiration and representation for women (especially black women) in the culture at large and in the Christian faith. I aim to be a type of inspiration to the next generation that Queen Latifah was to me.
Please tell us about your art.
I am an inspirational Hip Hop & Spoken Word artist. I also do some media hosting and speaking. I want to add to the dynamic voices of women both current and from the past to offer a vast representation of women in Hip Hop. I feel the need to make music that has a conscience, where real life and my faith collide so that naturally it will connect with the listeners and most times offer hope as well as a vibe and a dope beat.
Choosing a creative or artistic path comes with many financial challenges. Any advice for those struggling to focus on their artwork due to financial concerns?
I would say find creative ways to turn other talents you have into supplemental income. Or find jobs that offer flexibility so that you have time and space to continue working on your art as well as providing for yourself.
If you have a day job, don’t quit until you can afford to!
How or where can people see your work? How can people support your work?
You can find me on social media:
IG @latoriamusic
TWITTER @latoriamusic
Facebook/latoriamusic
Youtube/LaToriaMusic1
or
You can visit my website: www.latoriamusic.com
Contact Info:
- Address: (NOTE) I AM ACTUALLY IN DALLAS NOT HOUSTON AREA
- Website: LATORIAMUSIC.COM
- Phone: 8174386212
- Email: info@latoriamusic.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/latoriamusic/
- Facebook: Facebook.com/LATORIAMUSIC
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/latoriamusic
- Other: http://hyperurl.co/x6ndwk
Image Credit:
Lachelle Robothom
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