Name of Artist/Band and where are you from?
My name is LiL-A D@ Prodigy and I am from Columbus, OH currently residing in Chicago, IL.
Why did you decide to break into the music industry?
I didn’t really decide to break into the music industry. Life’s circumstances pushed me into its direction and I just chose to go with the flow. Coincidentally, when I did I fell in love with rapping and music in general, which unfortunately includes the baggage of the industry.
Choose one adjective to describe your music style?
An adjective to describe my music style is abysmal. Abysmal because I write from the depths of my soul, a profound place which I expect everything I do to be nothing less than immeasurably great.
Do you write your own songs? If so, what are your songs about and where do you draw your inspiration?
Yes, I write my own songs. Every lyric I have written and will continue to write has been my own creation. Simply I write about life. I have songs about relationships, about struggle; about partying, etc… touch every aspect of life from different perspectives is my objective. As far as where I draw my inspiration from there is no specific place. I get inspired by a plethora of things. It could be as simple as a situation I’m going through or as complex as trying to explain the reason for human life.
What project are you currently promoting and is it available for purchase?
The project I’m currently promoting is my first mixtape entitled: Lyrkical Homicide Vol #1.It is free for everyone!!!!
Are you looking for an independent label deal or a major label deal?
I am looking for a major label deal. My ultimate goal is to be a mainstream artists, however I have no problem starting off at a independent label if need be. As the old saying goes, “You gotta crawl before you can walk.”
How would you define the word “success”?
My definition of success is when someone accomplishes goals they set for themselves. I believe the greatest achievement for people is to be proud of something they completed based on their own ambition
What is your biggest career embarrassment?
Thus far I don’t have a biggest career embarrassment.
Most memorable moment in creating one of your records?
I don’t really have a most memorable moment in creating one of my records. I usually just go in and do my thing off of a natural high of doing what I love to do, but as far as a magnificent , and captivating moment , I haven’t experience that quite yet.
Who has been the most influential person in your music career?
The most influential person in my music career I would have to say is Roderick Anthony Burton II aka Dolla. Dolla is my favorite rapper, and I absolutely admire all of his work. My favorite mixtape of his is the Miseducation of Dolla I believe released after his death, and my favorite song by him is called, “What Do You Do”. Like any true Dolla fan would I must say the phrase, “LONG LIVE DOLLA”!!!
Who is your celeb look-alike?
I don’t believe I have a celeb look alike.
What was your first job?
My first job was at Popeye’s lol. I was a frontline cashier.
What is your worst Fear?
I don’t fear anything. When you have God on your side there is nothing to fear.
What is your guilty pleasure?
I don’t really have a guilty pleasure. Most things I do I am perfectly content with doing. If it brings me pleasure, and it is something I probably shouldn’t be Doing I just justify it in my mind and then I don’t feel bad.
What artists would you love to work with?
I would love to work with Wale or Drake. Besides Dolla those are my other two favorite rappers. So now everyone knows my top three. I love Wale’s intelligence, his creativity on tracks like “Slight Work” and “Chain Music” and his capability to talk tell stories and touch on deep issues in songs like: “Ice and Rain, “Diary,” and ‘Shades’. I love Drake for the fact that he talks about real life situations that have happened to him, and the things he has been through with women. One of my favorite songs off of his new album is Look What You’ve Done. I’ve been rocking with Drake ever since songs like: “Brand New”, “The Thrill Is Gone”, “Deceiving”, “Come Winter”, and I could go on and on.
Any advice or lessons learned in the music industry that you would like to share with other indie artists?
The only advice I have for other independent artist is to be yourself and to go after it!! If you really want it don’t let anybody or anything stand in your way. I know I’m not!! I would also advise them to help each other out if they like one another’s work. Real Talk we all can’t make it BIG, but you never know who you might need or who might know somebody that knows somebody. As far as lessons I’m still learning myself, so I guess we all are learning together.
What is the number one thing you hope people get out of your music?
The number one thing I hope people get out of my music is relation. I want people to be able to relate to things I talk about in my songs. To be able to listen to me whether their happy or sad or mad, any emotion their feeling at all there is a LiL-A song. Even if I do become a mainstream artist I never want to have a gap between myself and my fans. I want them to feel like we are in this together because without them there wouldn’t be me. I want them to need my music as much as I need them. Finally, I also want them to see that I’m a rapping beast, but I’m sure that’s already quite noticeable.
Where can people get in touch with you?
Facebook: AlissaSkykillinemHigh Fields
Youtube @Liladaprodigy
Datpiff: My Mixtape
Email Address:liladaprodigy@yahoo.com
