missing, and it kinda of brought that real hip hop Bronx element back to life that people haven’t seen in a while. So we submitted the video to Music Choice, and they threw it on there rap audio channels. When they saw the video, they had it on demand channel where you can request to see video’s for free and that was nationwide. That was the first time I got a lot of exposure. At the time, myspace was still popular. People were hitting me up saying they love the video from Tallahasse, Detroit, Texas, and the West Coast it was crazy! Enveonlline- The Bronx is on a roll in hip hop! Fred The Godson kicked open the door, Oun P has a major record out, Cory Gunz is doing his thing. What does Mala Reignz plan to give to the Bronx hip hop scene? Mala Reignz- I’m giving them that Bronx element. Its a mix with that grittiness, but I also keep it commercial, and its something that everyone can listen to. I am Bronx, and
and I have not decided if it is going to be a mixtape or a street album. I am leaning more towards a street album, but i expect it to be dope. Enveonlline- As a female emcee, what are your opinions on the Nicki Minaj and Lil Kim’s beef and do you think that’s one of the problems with females in the industry? Mala Reignz- No, I feel this situation is totally isolated from other female caddy beefs you see in the industry. Like when Brandy and Monica had their disagreement they really didn’t have a beef, but its the media that puts these girls in battles with each other. You can have 30 male rappers that can coexist, and they can do business, but when its females we don’t get a chance to interact with each other because right away some dude wants to see us battle, and we get placed in a category of whose better.
Mala Reignz - First of, Lauryn Hill just from coming up when I first heard her I was like “Yo she’s nasty”, Jean Grae, invincible, these girls can really spit and they didn’t have to put a thong on it’s possible I think its all about balance. You can be trendy, fashionable, and attractive you don’t have to be raunchy and disgusting. Send Tweets to @MalaReignz ◀
“FEMALES DON’T SELL, THE ONLY WAY YOUR GOING TO BE ABLE TO SELL ANY RECORDS IS TO POSE LIKE KIM. Before they
even listen to my music there asking me what is my image, and who do I compare myself to?” I think i’m adding to the rise of the Bronx. We were down for a while and they weren’t trying to give the Bronx any shine for a while, and I am happy it has come full circle. Just like the Bronx is the mother of hip hop, and I am a female, so I am bringing that female side of Hip - Hop that people really need. My struggles and what I been thru being a female in the Bronx, every part of the struggle that minorities and underprivileged people are going thru but from a female perspective because you don’t get a chance to hear about that. Enveonlline- What are any projects or singles that your working on? Mala Reignz- Right now I have a mixture called “Anticipation” its a collaboration and another artist called Quest that should be out. I am also working on my next solo project,
Enveonlline- What are some of the negative things that you been told coming in to this industry? Mala Reignz - Females don’t sell, the only way your going to be able to sell any records is to pose like Kim. Before they even listen to my music there asking me what is my image, and who do I compare myself to? Like i have to be like someone else. I cannot come into it on my own tip. One day, I didn’t have my hair done, and I had to go into a meeting with these so called execs, and they were looking at me up and down and all they cared about was what I was dressed like. The exes said to me, “but you know with females it’s all about your shoes and hair.” I have heard a million things. Enveonline - What female emcees opens your mind?