BeNita AppleBomB

Making Moves

Where are you from?

Rosedale, Mississippi

Have your surroundings shaped you in a creative sense, and in what way(s)?

Yes, my whole life I’ve been in what they call “The Hood” bad language, drugs, guns, gangs, etc. although none of those are good things, but hearing the music that was created from those things definitely played a significant role in my music. Which is probably why I’m still underground.

What did you start doing first, producing or rapping?

I was originally a writer, and wrote the book “Selected Chapters of Life”, and that opened the doors to rap.

How did you get started?

A producer (Eldridge Jenkins) R.I.P. purchased one of the aforementioned books and asked me if I was interested in adding music to my lyrics and we got in the studio and laid a track.

What was your introduction to the underground scene?

I wrote a song called “Trap Queen” my first song ever that I really didn’t put much promotion behind, but then I dropped a song called “Shake” and it took off I did a lot of touring with that song.

At what age did you begin creating, and in which mediums?

I began creating rhymes at the age of eleven and everyone said that I was very mature for my age because one of my first poems was, “Sea of Love”.

Sea of Love

Two whole years I’ve been at sea without a fishing boat or net And who’s to come and rescue me? Another fool I bet

Two whole years see I’ve survived even the deadliest tides The water has beaten me so bad, but yet I’m still alive

With every breath I breathe, I pray, the Lord will spare one more This morning when I opened my eyes, I had finally set ashore

This poem will be in my next book called, Blowetry, A Puff of Poetry that was not properly released the first time. However, there are copies out there around my hometown.

Who is your favorite rapper and why?

My favorite rapper of all time, that’s hard but I would have to go with Trina because I can relate to her and she talks a lot of sh* and that makes it fun and what’s entertainment without fun?

Who have you worked with?

I haven’t done any work with a major artist yet, but locally, I have a song with “Insane” of Clarksdale, MS. EDOGG of Greenville, MS. Bastard Child of Drew, MS. And a all female collab with Lyric, Da Ladie Da Boss both of Greenville, MS and MZ SI of Shaw, MS.

If you could be any inanimate object in the world, what would it be and why?

A book, a romance novel at that because at least then, I know I will get my happily ever after.

Where does your influence come from?

Growing up in the struggle, being the 3rd of 9 children.

Do you have anyone that you consider your mentor? How has their help or advice shaped you?

At the moment I would have to say Shaun Fisher who I believe is a good friend to both of us. He has given me what I consider great advice, one was definitely reaching back out to you and look at us now, doing an interview, thank you Michael Neely, this means a lot to me!

How does your creative process differ when you are creating beats versus vocals?

I’m not a producer, but whenever I write there’s always a rhythm in my head.

How long have you been making music now as BeNita AppleBomB?

I’ve been in the music scene for about 6 years now.

What is one experience in life that, without it, you wouldn’t be the artist you today?

I would have to say losing friends.

Who are your top 3 favorite bands of all time?

En Vogue, TLC, and Destiny Child.

If you could take anyone in the world dead or alive on a date, who would it be and why?

Tupac Shakur, I’ve always been in love with him since a kid. I would definitely pick his brain. I feel like he wasn’t done with his story.

Tell me about the first song you ever made. Was it a success or a failure in your opinion?

I think it could have been a success with the right production and promotion behind it.

What haven’t you attempted yet, that you hope to?

Singing

Do you have any new music you are working on?

I do have a song I’m about to release called, “Scarred” and it was created because of the wrecks and hardships of my life. Physical, mental and emotional scarring.

What do you hope to accomplish?

Becoming a role model and get rich doing what I love.

What is next for You?

Hopefully, I could make some money writing for mainstream artists.

What do you want your supporters to know about you?

That I’m a genuine person and not to confuse the artist with the person.

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