#ExclusiveInterview With UK Based Rapper Mz J4zzie: Domestic Violence Made Me Stronger

Just like every aspiring artiste who has been in the game despite the hurdles and set backs, British Based Nigerian female rapper Mz J4zzie as she is popularly known by her growing fans is one rap artiste to look out for in the music scene in a few years time. With good looks and amazing vocals, there is nothing stopping Mz J4zzie as she is set to compete with Hip Hop giants like the Cynthia Morgan, Tiwa Savage, Wizkids, Davidos and Runtowns for a spot amongst the greats.  In an exclusive interview granted to Glamsquadmagazine entertainment reporter Chiazor Daniel, the super talented rap artiste opens up about her journey,  future collaborations and the inspiration behind her songs which was owing to some of the abuse she and her mum went through.

Mz J4zzie is set to be the next big thing in the music industry. Despite rapping and singing from a very young age, Mz J4zzie – real name Jasmine Remi-Ilori – graduated with an LLB degree from Manchester Metropolitan University in 2017, before officially beginning her rap career.

With amazing melody, strong vocals and infusion of indigenous and contemporary style of foreign rap music you are gradually carving out a niche for yourself in the music industry. What do you think sets you apart from every other rap artiste in the industry today especially the female rappers?

 

What may set me apart is my uniqueness, my confidence in myself and my skill and my drive and my hunger to make it to the top whilst staying true to me and what I believe in.

 

What’s your sound as an artiste?

I would say that my sound is fierce, quite sassy and unique.

 

What inspires your song writing as an artiste?

My experiences in my life is what inspires my song writing as an artist.

 

What’s your background in music?

My mother is a song writer and she can sing also. My mother is most definitely a person who gave me the confidence to begin my rap career. When i was young we used to write songs together, rap together and make music together.

“I have watched my mother suffer domestic violence and unfortunately I have been a victim of domestic violence too”

 Your rap songs seem to be all about break ups,play boys and all.. have you ever been a victim of any abuse or relationship break ups.

Mz J4zzie Team

12:09 PM (1 hour ago)
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As said previously most of my songs are due to my experiences and I have experienced quite alot during my 24 years. I have watched my mother suffer domestic violence and unfortunately I have been a victim of domestic violence too. It’s not a topic i like to talk about or dwell on as I hate talking about the past as I have already overcome it but I do understand that bringing light to a situation like this will help alot of people  as i know there are alot of victims of domestic violence. This happened to me when i was a little younger and stupidly in love. At first i used to think him hitting me was just him lashing out due to mistakes I was making but then it became a regular thing to  a point where i was being hit for the smallest reasons and in places which could have led to me dying or being seriously injured. At the time i honestly believed that it was okay to stay in this sort of situation and everytime he apologized i accepted because of the love I thought i had for him at the time. Now On top of the beating there was infidelity and one day i finally snapped and realised this was not a safe situation for me and if i did not leave, it may not be the best ending for me, so i left and never ever looked backed. Now i can proudly say that I am a survivor as  I  overcame it and it made me the strong female that I am today and it taught me alot of lessons. It’s not okay to be a victim of domestic violence and allow someone to beat you in the name of love. I know that I allowed myself to be a victim due to a lack of love for myself but I learnt to love myself and I can say now that I could never allow myself to be a victim of any sort of abuse.

What inspired your brand name Mz J4zzie?

In primary school they used to refer to me as Jazzy fizzle as a nickname. So i incorporated the J4zzie and add the Mz to represent me as a boss lady.

 

 

Who are your major influences in the industry?

My major influences are 2pac Shakur, foxy brown, nicki minaj, krept and konan.

  

What does it feel like to be a Hip Hop artiste the U.K?

it feels great to be a rap artist in the Uk. A lot of female rappers including stefflondon and ms banks have paved a way for a lot of us female rappers to come up.

How can you rate the acceptance you are currently getting in the industry right now?

I think the acceptance is growing and I am at a stage where my sound is something that is now being accepted.

 

See video from her performances in UK

How has social media helped your brand as an artiste?

Social media has most definitely helped me grow as it has pushed my music out there to people I never thought would hear it.

 

In your recent interview with Vanguard Newspapers, you made a statement about Female rappers being overlooked in the Nigerian industry; have you had such experiences yet?

I believe that female rappers in the nigerian industry are definitely being overlooked as I can see that there are alot of Nigerian female rappers who have not been made a huge deal of . I believe the Nigerian industry has stuck to one kind of sound in afrobeats and rap is just beginning to rise.

 

With the level of acceptance you are getting in Nigeria, would you consider moving back home someday?!

I could never say i would move back permanently as Uk is my home and where i have built my foundation but then again I could never say never.

What platforms can we find your songs and videos?

You can find my videos on youtube by typing mzj4zzie on youtube. You can also find my songs on Spotify, Itunes and Google Play.

How have you developed your career as an artiste?

I believe i have definitely developed my career as an artist but I am still developing every single day as there’s no such thing as being perfect you have to work on your craft everyday to be the best.

 

How do you handle the attention from your male fans?

 I make sure to respond to my supporters for them to know that I am greatful for their support. Its very important to remember your supporters and interact with them when you can.

 

Which Nigerian or foreign artiste would you like to work with?

I would love to work with Tiwa Savage, wizkid, olamidee, davido from nigeria etc and in the UK krept and konan, stefflon don & ms banks.

 

Are currently signed on to any record label, how has this helped your career as an artiste?

I have been signed to a record label previously but I am independent now. I prefer being independent because it gives me more control over my sound.

 

You have released a series of videos and sings with a few collaborations, what is next for you?

I am bringing out more music videos and will be doing more press interviews both radio and tv.

 

Who is Mz J4zzie away from the music scene?!

Mz J4zzie away from the music scene is a law graduate who is very hard working and very close to her family. I love working, making money and just enjoying life.

 

If you would skip your love for music for anything, what would it be?!

I would go into law as it is definitely something I am passionate about which is the reason i went to Uni and graduated with a law degree

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