And it put me in a position to understand not what I want to do, but what I need to do.”īefore Young M.A and I got into the conversation about drug abuse and the impact on young people, namely artists who’ve passed away too soon, the noise level in the studio began to rise. His change from being this rapper into being a businessman. Jay-Z inspires me by his mental how smart he is and being from Brooklyn. Musically, 50 Cent is one of my biggest influences. “Music-wise, I listened to so many artists. Young M.A also took notes from industry pioneers-50 Cent and Jay-Z. I constantly worked until I became who I am today.” My mom had to work since my brother passed away, so I got a job as soon as I graduated high school. When we lost my brother, I knew I had to take the lead and take charge. Just watching her as a kid, seeing her handle her business taught me so much on what I needed to do. “My mom was a hustler, and she made it happen. Her foundation was solid long before she stepped on the rap scene. The importance of moral codes that uphold honor and integrity is not lost on the 27-year-old.
Young M.A is relatable, talented, and genuine. And with catchy lyrics like, “Yeah I’m Young M.A., but she call me papi,” I think it’s safe to say she’s figured things out. Her pain and subsequent triumphs are felt-not only through the way she carries herself, but also in her lyrics as she paints pictures. And on top of that, I was figuring out my sexuality.” There were plenty of times I felt like giving up, but I knew I couldn’t. It was a challenge, but it was something I knew I had to accomplish. I had to catch up on top of dealing with death and being in a new school. She speaks his name often to keep his memory alive. Just before starting her senior year, her brother, Kenneth was tragically killed. As if high school wasn’t tough enough, Young M.A was hit with some heavy life changes. Prior to the limelight and custom-made diamond grills, Young M.A had been honing her hustle, proving to herself that she could play and win with whatever cards were dealt.
It was fun and interesting, and I was grateful for being on set.” She also taught writer, producer, director, Sam Esmail how to dap. That was my first time acting and dealing with casting, a director, or anything like that. Just being on set with the actors taught me so much. I like challenges, so I’ve been into acting. “Music is my first love, but I’m the type of person who likes to try new things. She landed a major cameo on season four of Mr. Now I’m not making music for only me, I’m making music for others, and that kind of changes the creative zone.” Piquant points.Īs Young M.A steps in front of even bigger screens, all eyes on her. But at the same time, I have to remember that at the end of the day, it’s me being creative. I definitely care about how much time is in between projects. But Young M.A believes, “Your vision and passions are the two main things you gotta lock-in. So why the two-year gap between albums? From a consumer’s point of view, the wait can seem harshly personal. Ain’t no one in my position.” The 40 million YouTube views on her single “BIG” are a testament that fans have been eager for new music. In “No Mercy,” the intro to her latest album she raps, “Competition lookin' for me. Frankly, Young M.A.’s only real opponent is the woman in the mirror. Fuse all that with the innate aptitude to build an empire, and you have a recipe for success. Young M.A has enough charm, swagger, and talent to win over the toughest of critiques. And with the recent release of her album, Herstory in the Making, she shows no signs of letting up. She recently landed a guest spot on Sam Esmail’s Emmy award-winning series, Mr. Young M.A has made quite a name for herself with the first single, “OOOUUU” going triple-platinum.