Today we’d like to introduce you to LaToria (Wilson).
LaToria, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I’ve been a lover of music and culture all of my life. I can remember I first fell in love when I saw Queen Latifah killing it on Yo MTV Raps! I was a little girl then but felt like I connected with my purpose while watching her. Fast forward to college years. I met a producer through a friend of mine who was pursuing singing. He didn’t know me from Adam and randomly asked me, “Hey, do you rap?” The crazy thing is, I did! (in my own personal time). So this producer took me under his wing and showed me everything he knew about the art of performing hip hop and songwriting. That was over ten years ago. Since that time, I’ve dedicated my life to being an inspirational Hip Hop & Spoken Word artist as well as speaker and media personality. I make real-life music that people can relate to from the perspective of a woman of faith that’s just being honest about the human experience.
Today, I’ve traveled nationally as well as internationally, been in movies, shared stages with some amazing artists and it’s all been a wild ride full of ups and downs being an indie artist. I’ve been blessed to connect with all types of audiences and perform in all types of environments (suburban, urban, mature, youth, conferences, festivals, churches, detention centers, clubs, etc.) My goal is to be a positive inspiration and representation for women (especially black women) in the culture at large and in the Christian faith. I aim to be a type of inspiration to the next generation that Queen Latifah was to me.
Has it been a smooth road?
It definitely has not been a smooth road. Some of the challenges I’ve faced are being overlooked and underestimated because of my gender and race, working several jobs to fund my passion, setbacks, disappointments, breakups, business deals gone wrong, moments of doubt and wanting to give up, just to name a few.
We’d love to hear more about your work.
I am an inspirational Hip Hop and Spoken Word artist. I also do some media hosting and speaking and mentoring. I want to add to the dynamic voices of women both current and from the past to offer a vast representation of women in Hip Hop and the culture at large. I feel the need to make music and media that has a conscience, where real life and my faith collide so that naturally, it will connect with the listeners and, most times, offer hope as well as a positive vibe and a dope beat.
In addition to this, I am planning to start hosting conversations around black culture and the black experience. The aim is to dive deeper into the lives of everyday people and offer insight for all to gain a deeper perspective. The hope is through gaining perspective we can become more united as a community.
How do you think the industry will change over the next decade?
I definitely see the virtual/streaming concert concept picking up due to the effects of COVID-19.
Pricing:
- I sell merchandise on my website. T-shirts are $20 bracelets vary in price
Contact Info:
- Address: 1251 William D Tate Ave
Grapevine, TX 76039 - Website: latoriamusic.com
- Phone: 817-438-6212
- Email: info@latoriamusic.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latoriamusic/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/latoriamusic
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/latoriamusic
Image Credit:
Jessica Taylor
Lachelle Robothom
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