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INTERVIEW FRIDAY : WITH BOSHIA RAE- JEAN:...
WHAT IS YOUR ALIAS?
IBR
Infinity Boshia Rae-jean
WHERE ARE YOU FROM? AND WHERE DO YOU PLAN ON GOING?
Orange, New Jersey…. Anywhere there is Living Beings
WHAT DO YOU DO?
I am a Dancer, Choreographer, Emcee and Songwriter That Brings Women’s Realities and Mind to The Surface through Music and Dance.
WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO GET INTO WRITING MUSIC AND DANCING?
Well since I was 3 years old, my Mother Valerie enrolled me in Dance Academy. I Began playing the Clarinet at the Age of 8. At the age of 10 my Father had taken me into a recording studio for the first time, and there is where it all came together. I proceeded to write my first song at the age of 11.
WHAT IS YOUR ULTIMATE GOAL CAREER-WISE?
My ultimate goal Career wise is to expand my Brand and indie label Internationally, and Stand beside powerful women in the fight for equality globally.
WHO ARE SOME OF YOUR INFLUENCES AS FAR AS DANCERS?
Wow where to start, Bob Fosse, Katherine Dunham, Debbie Allen, Wade Robson, Laurieann Gibson, John Travolta, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Aaliyah Haughton, Freddie Maxie, Jimmy Scoo B Doo Foster, Cheryl Song, and Patricia Davis
WHO ARE 3 OF THE BEST MUSIC WITERS IN HISTORY IN YOUR OPINION?
There are too Many…. Michael Masser, Michael Jackson, Joan Jett, Monie Love, Queen Latifah, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, John Mayer, Mos Def, Nas, Outkast, Erykah Badu, George and Ira Gershwin, Charlie Smalls, Lauryn Hill, Bob Marley, Assis Valente, Bach, Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsk, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert, George Frideric Handel, . Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, and Nina Simone.
IS THERE A CREATIVE ROUTINE THAT YOU DO BEFORE YOU START WITTING MUSIC?
I usually listen to an instrumental until I've mastered all aspects of the beat. Then, I began to write what I feel the beat wants me to say or what is on my mind at the present moment.
WHEN DID YOU KNOW YOU HAD A TALENT FOR BEING AN EMCEE?
When I was about 15 years old I would record myself on a little tape recorder my mom had .There was only one tape so I would record a freestyle almost everyday. Then write down what I said.
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT SO FAR?
Being Able to work with an Artist Like Alex Sumner on Hollywood Whore. In which We Share the same views about Women Empowerment and Encouragement.
WHO OR WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?
My Family, Friends, and Women fighting for equality in every
Aspect of the world.
WHAT IS YOUR STYLE LIKE?
My style is defiantly spandex oriented love to mix neutrals with bright and funky prints. Sometimes I will wear all neutrals because my hair is so bright.
WHERE DOES YOUR DRIVE COME FROM?
My drive comes from the Strong women in my family especially my Mother Valerie, and me wanting to set an example for my little sister Kyra.
IF YOU COULD HAVE A THEME SONG PLAY WHILE U WALKED WHAT SONG WOULD IT BE? WHY?
Definitely Schwaza, because it makes me feel like slaying any doubters in my path, and with those who are supporting me I can bring them into a world that they are oblivious of, but will know in due time.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE? WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU?
Be an Innovator not a Duplicator. It means question things so you can rearrange them.
IF YOU COULD WRITE FOR ANY MUSIC ARTIST RIGHT NOW WHO WOULD IT BE? WHY?
Lana Del Rey, because I like her voice and how she brings her emotions into her tone that is also unique.
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 3 YRS?
Oversees- Touring, Producing, Directing, Designing, Activism
HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT HOW GLOBAL DANCING HAS BECOME?
Dance from all cultures intrigues me, it has become stronger and Dancers are able to connect with Dancers from all around the world by coming to New York Period. Global Dance Competitions also allow you to connect with so many Dancers.
WHAT KIND OF MUSIC DO YOU LISTEN TO?
I listen to a lot of Hip Hop, Rock n’ Roll, Punk, Neo Soul, Soul, Blues
R&B, Grime, Pop, Reggae, Salsa, Samba, Yardi Soca, Jazz, and Classical.
FAVORITE SHOES TO DANCE IN ARE?
When I am dancing to Hip Hop MY high top Gola’s are
Comfy. When I am dancing a Lyrical Dance I like to be barefoot.
ARE YOU HAPPY WITH ALL THAT YOU HAVE?
Yes
HOW OFTEN DO YOU SWITCH YOUR HAIR STYLE UP?
ITS ALWAYS FUN…
Like every season I will change the shade of green
AS FAR AS LIFE LESSONS GO, WHICH ONES HAVE HAD THE MOST IMPACT ON YOU?
Getting In a Car Accident, and Getting Surgery on my Jaw.
YOUR NUMBER 1# PET PEEVE IS…
Pessimistic people
WHERE ARE YOUR FAVORITE PLACES TO EAT?
At Home Mostly, I love to cook Homemade food its the best place to eat to me, but since I’m not always home. I like Monster Sushi, Hibachi House, Fresh & Co., SoulSpot, The Islands – Brooklyn NY, Go Go Thai, Shilla Korean Barbecue House, Russian Samovar, Sandwiches Unlimited-Orange NJ, and Bloomfield Ave BBQ, Newark NJ
WHAT ARE SOME THINGS THAT YOU THINK EVERY DANCER NEEDS TO DO IN ORDER TO BECOME WELL ROUNDED IN ROUTINES?
Stretching, Practice, Educating yourself about all types of Dance, Going to see Ballets, Enrolling in Dance Classes, Dancing on Dance Teams, Recording yourself and watching what you can improve.
A RANDOM UNKNOWN FACT ABOUT YOU?
I’m an Abstract and Line Painter that loves to mix concrete elements in my Paintings.
IF YOU FOUND $16,300 IN A BAG ON THE FLOOR; WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH IT?
Invest some of it into my Company, Career and give the rest to help out Family.
IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CANT STOP BUYING?
Music Equipment & Art Supplies.
ONE THING THAT YOU HAVE TO HAVE EVERYDAY OR YOU'LL FEEL NAKED [PHONE NOT INCLUDED]
My Green Hair, and Septum Ring.
ANY LAST WORDS?
#WEINFINITY IS THE FUTURE OF FEMINIST ACTIVISM THROUGH MUSIC.
Twitter:
@BoshiaRaejean
WEBSITE:
http: //boshiamusic.com/
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