Featured
Lioness On the Rise
When people speak of Femcees they might mention Nicki Minaj and Cardi B but in Namibia its a crime to not mention Lioness. She is one of the rising female rappers in the hood with hottest music videos and a bodacious look that catches niggas attention. She grew up in Windhoek City and Hip-Hop has been her life. She can out-rap your favourite rapper, male or female. Find out what she’s about.
Who is Lioness and why that name?
Lioness or rather lion was a nickname given to me because I had so much hair on my head.
When did you start rapping and who inspired you?
I actually started off trying to sing but then that didn’t go too well. Inspiration came from Foxy Brown, Lil Kim, Left Eye, Salt-n-Peppa, Da Brat and Eve. Music was always in me I just had to get it out
Do you belong to any label at the moment?
I was and probably will be an independent artist from now
What inspired your music and music videos?
Inspiration is always from life lessons and encouragement from what I’ve gone through. I love cinema and performing arts so I would love to always do so much more in my music videos.
You recently released the music video of Dreams. Tell us about how you came up with the concept?
Initially I wanted a video that was conceptualized to what I was rapping about, however Reggie had another idea and it came to that.
Tell us more about working with Reggie Films?
This is my first time working with them. Very professional, very patient and absolutely stellar quality.
3 Rappers you want to collaborate with locally and internationally
Ali-that- Dude, Brain t heTool, Mark Mushiva, Joey Bada$$, Kendrick Lamar (reaching lol) and Nasty C
Top 5 embarrassing moments in your life?
- I fell whilst walking to my car and all the drawers came out.
- Having my shoe break in the middle of a pedestrian crossing
- Being catfished
- Having my wig slip off on the plane
- Sending nudes to a wrong group
You can’t feel your phone in your pockets, what’s your first reaction?
I start cussing
For every day of the week, describe it with a mood
- Monday: Depression
- Tuesday: Anxiety
- Wednesday: Hopeful
- Thursday: Should I even go to school on Friday
- Friday: Twerking away the deadlines
What is the easiest way for your fans to get your music?
Easiest way is SoundCloud. it’s free
You are one of the most hardworking females in a male dominated industry, do you feel any pressure?
There is always pressure but never intimidation!
There have been a lot of female rappers that come in the game and disappear. Are you one of them or will we be expecting more music from you?
Lol I’m here to stay and be in everyone’s face hate it or love it yo music always cooking.
Word of advice to other female rappers that are still hiding
Quality over quantity
Are you going to take part in the NAMAS this year?
Questions is will the NAMAS chose me to take part if so I receive it.
Share this:
