Destined to bring on a new light to Hip Hop and female rap artists today, Jazzy V has her eyes set on the spotlight of the music industry and she's paving the way to this road she calls success. Born Valerie Denise Hubbert, Jazzy V, better known as the "Queen of the South" grew up in Adamsville, Georgia right outside the city of Atlanta. With a growing passion for music, she started writing and performing her own songs. After spending time in the studio, she got in her groove of music and it led her to choose her first single titled, “P*ssy Whipped”. She became an instant hit on the streets of Atlanta in 2003, and the single stirred great amounts of attention and accolade that drove her competitors to step their game up.
Jazzy V appeared in the Dem Franchize Boys video for “In My White Tee” and her music was already made known to the listening ear. Later on, she sparked the interest of Bleu Divinci (BMF), Paul Cain (Street Fam) and Baby D of (Oomp Camp Records) whom she recorded the song entitled “Rich B*tch” with in 2005. Moving forward she continued to preform and record more and more music. In her most recent days in 2010 she branched out up north to gain the respect of New Jersey and New York by working with several artist that are also on the rise to success.
Her destiny continues on as she is keeping busy in the studio and working hard to ensure top quality productions. She knows how difficult it is for female rap artists in today’s limelight. Jazzy V is ready to conquer the plights in her pathway, complete the tasks ahead and compete with herself to continuously improve her lyrical skills.
Make sure to look out for her long awaited debut album with a number of tracks produced by BI of Mpire Entertainment coming out some time in 2011.
Check out the interview with the "Queen of The South" Jazzy V when you READ MORE!
Vanessa: I'm very happy to finally be doing my first interview with a female artist! My first question for you, Jazzy V is where did the "Jazzy" in your name come from and why do you call yourself the "Queen of The South?"
Jazzy V: Wow I’m really surprised you’ve never done an interview with a female artist, but I’m happy to be the first! The Jazzy in my name came from my mother, my first name was Vaseline, lol, because I had a slick mouth, but my mom hated that name! She thought it was too grown and it would be taken the wrong way so she said why don’t you use Jazzy because that’s what you are, you’ve been Jazzy since you were a little girl so Jazzy V was the name that came about. I call myself the "Queen of the South" because at a young age my mother and father instilled in me that I was a Queen. Then when I started rapping I just felt like, since i’m from the south the combination was just fitting!
V: How did your passion for music arise and what makes you different than other female artists that are trying to get signed?
J V: My father loved all genres of music and when I was younger I remember singing and rapping just to entertain my family. It was one of the ways that we really bonded. Music makes me happy, it gives me a sense of peace in so many ways and I knew that this is what I wanted and needed to be doing. What makes me different is the struggle of being able to do this, being able to talk period. In 2006 I was in a bad car accident and lost my speech it hurt me to my heart to think that I wouldn’t be able to rap any more but God was in control. He blessed my life and when my speech came back it was in my heart and God knows your heart. So that’s what makes me different, the rawness, the passion, and the struggle.
V: How was it growing up in the South? Were you inspired by any artist that grew up in Atlanta?
J V: It was cool, a lot of love was given and shown. We all know that there’s nothing like southern hospitality. I was taught to say yes mam, yes sir, Mrs. Simpson, Mr. Simpson ect. I laugh when I fly up North and I say those things. People really get mad at me and that throws me off because I was raised to always say it as a gesture of respect. Yes, I was inspired by several Atlanta artists OutKast, T.I, Ludacris, Lil John, ect.
V: Your first single was titled "P*ssy Whipped," where did you come up with that title and tell us about your experience in the studio as you created this track.
J V: Wow I was so young when I did that record and I remember being in the studio with my God brother G-Roc from Da Organization and my oldest brother Cyreous aka Big C were talking about their issues with females so I was like “man ya’ll P*ssy whipped.” That’s how the song came about and it was a great experience because I had two people there that were already doing music and they just let me do me! It was a lot of fun and I treasure that experience!!!!
V : The Franchise boys debuted their video for "White Tees" back in 2004 and we know you appeared in the video, tell us how that came about and what was the video atmosphere like?
J V : A home girl of mine knew the people picking girls for the video and she told them about me. The atmosphere was cool, they were getting a lot of love at the time and it just helped me to network with people that were there.
V : What artist is currently giving you the drive to keep creating music and who would you like to work with?
J V : I don’t necessarily think any artist is giving me the drive to keep doing it, it’s more or less my love and passion for it that pushes me to keep going. Plus my fans and people that hear my music tell me, “Jazzy you are what the game's been missing!” That keeps me focused on what I’m here to do!!! I would like to work with great artist, making great music. I really don’t want to name people because I don’t want to put myself in a box, but artist from all genres of music, Hip Hop, RnB, Pop, Country, Rock, Jazz ect.
V : Your current single out is titled "38 Hott," tell us a little bit about the track. Also thank you for dropping off your promo video for it which we will make sure to debut after this interview.
J V : When something upsets me I’m always saying man that made me "38 Hott" my manager Rhonda was like you need to do a song about being "38 Hott." I did, it's dope and I felt like everybody could relate because it’s always something that you get hot about.....“38 Hott” LOL!
V : What are some of the challenges you face as a female artist?
J V : The challenge is getting people to respect my craft and what I do. I mean it’s a male dominated industry so it’s hard to grasp that shine but it's coming!
V : What hobbies do you involve yourself with outside of music?
J V : I love to run, read, shop and spend time with my family and close friends. Just a movie or girls night out is the best.
V : Where do you see yourself in the future of the music industry?
J V : Hummm.... good question I try not to say much because I don’t want to be let down, but I see me doing it Major Big!
V: So Jazzy V, tell us what's the situation with your new album and when will it be released?
J V : The album is finished but as of now, I don’t have a set date. I want to make sure my buzz is right, marketing is right and timing is right. I will tell you that all the stars are aligning, so hopefully soon.
V : So what is it about you that makes NJ and NY embrace you the way that they/we do considering you’re from the south and you’re a female?
J V : I show love first and foremost, but also it’s grinding season year round up top and I think they just respect my grind and how hard I go.
V : I also know you’re CEO of your own Label Major Big Entertainment, how is it being a boss and artist and how do you manage the two?
J V : It’s great being my own boss and making my own moves, I wouldn’t have it any other way lol, but um I just know when it’s time to show up and perform with being an artist and I know when it’s time to put the suit on and be the CEO. It’s not hard, it’s all about what you want and aim for out of this life that God blesses you with. Everyday is not promised so why not do it Major Big!!!
Check out Jazzy's 38 HOT promo
Make sure all of you check out Jazzy V's video "Swervin Lane to Lane" (click on the link)
We here at Entermisses want to take the time to thank Vanessa Fleury for her first female interview with rap artist, Jazzy V! Would you like to be the next artist featured on Entermisses website?
Email us at entermisses@gmail.com
Follow @_entermisses on twitter
and keep up with Jazzy V as she stirs up the music biz by downloading her music on itunes and following her on twitter @JazzyVworld
Post by Vanessa Fleury
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Vanessa: I'm very happy to finally be doing my first interview with a female artist! My first question for you, Jazzy V is where did the "Jazzy" in your name come from and why do you call yourself the "Queen of The South?"
Jazzy V: Wow I’m really surprised you’ve never done an interview with a female artist, but I’m happy to be the first! The Jazzy in my name came from my mother, my first name was Vaseline, lol, because I had a slick mouth, but my mom hated that name! She thought it was too grown and it would be taken the wrong way so she said why don’t you use Jazzy because that’s what you are, you’ve been Jazzy since you were a little girl so Jazzy V was the name that came about. I call myself the "Queen of the South" because at a young age my mother and father instilled in me that I was a Queen. Then when I started rapping I just felt like, since i’m from the south the combination was just fitting!
V: How did your passion for music arise and what makes you different than other female artists that are trying to get signed?
J V: My father loved all genres of music and when I was younger I remember singing and rapping just to entertain my family. It was one of the ways that we really bonded. Music makes me happy, it gives me a sense of peace in so many ways and I knew that this is what I wanted and needed to be doing. What makes me different is the struggle of being able to do this, being able to talk period. In 2006 I was in a bad car accident and lost my speech it hurt me to my heart to think that I wouldn’t be able to rap any more but God was in control. He blessed my life and when my speech came back it was in my heart and God knows your heart. So that’s what makes me different, the rawness, the passion, and the struggle.
V: How was it growing up in the South? Were you inspired by any artist that grew up in Atlanta?
J V: It was cool, a lot of love was given and shown. We all know that there’s nothing like southern hospitality. I was taught to say yes mam, yes sir, Mrs. Simpson, Mr. Simpson ect. I laugh when I fly up North and I say those things. People really get mad at me and that throws me off because I was raised to always say it as a gesture of respect. Yes, I was inspired by several Atlanta artists OutKast, T.I, Ludacris, Lil John, ect.
V: Your first single was titled "P*ssy Whipped," where did you come up with that title and tell us about your experience in the studio as you created this track.
J V: Wow I was so young when I did that record and I remember being in the studio with my God brother G-Roc from Da Organization and my oldest brother Cyreous aka Big C were talking about their issues with females so I was like “man ya’ll P*ssy whipped.” That’s how the song came about and it was a great experience because I had two people there that were already doing music and they just let me do me! It was a lot of fun and I treasure that experience!!!!
V : The Franchise boys debuted their video for "White Tees" back in 2004 and we know you appeared in the video, tell us how that came about and what was the video atmosphere like?
J V : A home girl of mine knew the people picking girls for the video and she told them about me. The atmosphere was cool, they were getting a lot of love at the time and it just helped me to network with people that were there.
V : What artist is currently giving you the drive to keep creating music and who would you like to work with?
J V : I don’t necessarily think any artist is giving me the drive to keep doing it, it’s more or less my love and passion for it that pushes me to keep going. Plus my fans and people that hear my music tell me, “Jazzy you are what the game's been missing!” That keeps me focused on what I’m here to do!!! I would like to work with great artist, making great music. I really don’t want to name people because I don’t want to put myself in a box, but artist from all genres of music, Hip Hop, RnB, Pop, Country, Rock, Jazz ect.
V : Your current single out is titled "38 Hott," tell us a little bit about the track. Also thank you for dropping off your promo video for it which we will make sure to debut after this interview.
J V : When something upsets me I’m always saying man that made me "38 Hott" my manager Rhonda was like you need to do a song about being "38 Hott." I did, it's dope and I felt like everybody could relate because it’s always something that you get hot about.....“38 Hott” LOL!
V : What are some of the challenges you face as a female artist?
J V : The challenge is getting people to respect my craft and what I do. I mean it’s a male dominated industry so it’s hard to grasp that shine but it's coming!
V : What hobbies do you involve yourself with outside of music?
J V : I love to run, read, shop and spend time with my family and close friends. Just a movie or girls night out is the best.
V : Where do you see yourself in the future of the music industry?
J V : Hummm.... good question I try not to say much because I don’t want to be let down, but I see me doing it Major Big!
V: So Jazzy V, tell us what's the situation with your new album and when will it be released?
J V : The album is finished but as of now, I don’t have a set date. I want to make sure my buzz is right, marketing is right and timing is right. I will tell you that all the stars are aligning, so hopefully soon.
V : So what is it about you that makes NJ and NY embrace you the way that they/we do considering you’re from the south and you’re a female?
J V : I show love first and foremost, but also it’s grinding season year round up top and I think they just respect my grind and how hard I go.
V : I also know you’re CEO of your own Label Major Big Entertainment, how is it being a boss and artist and how do you manage the two?
J V : It’s great being my own boss and making my own moves, I wouldn’t have it any other way lol, but um I just know when it’s time to show up and perform with being an artist and I know when it’s time to put the suit on and be the CEO. It’s not hard, it’s all about what you want and aim for out of this life that God blesses you with. Everyday is not promised so why not do it Major Big!!!
Check out Jazzy's 38 HOT promo
Make sure all of you check out Jazzy V's video "Swervin Lane to Lane" (click on the link)
We here at Entermisses want to take the time to thank Vanessa Fleury for her first female interview with rap artist, Jazzy V! Would you like to be the next artist featured on Entermisses website?
Email us at entermisses@gmail.com
Follow @_entermisses on twitter
and keep up with Jazzy V as she stirs up the music biz by downloading her music on itunes and following her on twitter @JazzyVworld
Post by Vanessa Fleury
Follow @MsNessaF on twitter
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