For the past couple of years, the south has been losing respect in the music industry. Houston has been particularly persecuted for the lack of substance in hiphop. Although the south has been labeled as the haven for club rappers, a fresh and upcoming rapper is emerging on the scene. Uzoy was born July 5, 1988 in Houston, Texas. Growing up she always had ambitions for the music industry, writing her first songs in high school and performing in talent shows as a child. Further pursuing her interest in singing and rapping, she met up with friends who shared the same goals, carrying out their musical talent throughout high school.

She started the entertainment group Street Pharm shortly after her friend R.Rich left the group he was in. At the head of her group, she faced the fact that good beats weren't offered at reasonable prices for singers. Realizing that R.Rich needed beats to be able to sing on, she started producing in October of 2006. Producing off and on now for a year, Uzoy has finally started to achieve the sound she has wanted to obtain as an R&B producer. The industry has never been kind to female rappers and hasn't known many female producers, but it is showing a lot of love.

Currently working on her first project, Uzoy is attending college while doing collaborations with various artists in the U.S. With her music breaking stereotypical barriers, Uzoy is sure to dominate the hip hop scene in the following years.

Location: Houston, TX

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Uzoy - Bionic Woman

Urbansteez.com:  Tell us your name, and what area do you represent?

Uzoy: I go by Uzoy which is pronounced "uzi" (Like the gun). Born and raised in the south side of Houston, Texas.

Urbansteez.com:  How long have you been pursuing a career in the music industry?

Uzoy: I've been seriously pursuing my career for about a year and a half. Before that, I was just trying to get myself prepared to compete with the people already out by getting my hands in different aspects of music.

Urbansteez.com: What were you into before music?

Uzoy: I was always into the music but, before I was rapping, I was a bit of a nerd. Lol. After getting into high school, I started getting into basketball and writing. That's when I met up with the people I do music with now.

Urbansteez.com:  As an artist how would you describe your style and why?

Uzoy: Well, I don't think my style can really be explained simply, although people call me the "female Lupe Fiasco". I could just say it's a fresh sound and a fresh outlook. I try to do my own thing and bring something new in each track I lay down. I just see myself as an artist bringing something new to the table since I'm a female rapper from the south that sounds like nothing you've heard out of the south before. I'm simply trying to make good music.

Urbansteez.com: I was going to say a female Kanye, but they both are on the same page....If you had your pick which label to be signed to, which label would it be and why?

Uzoy: My dream label of course would be Roc-A-Fella, but I think I could rock with Def Jam or Atlantic. Basically, anyone who will give me the kind of deal I'm looking for and the status I'm trying to achieve.

Urbansteez.com: Who in your future would you want to collaborate with and why?

Uzoy: Wow. There are so many people that I'm going to have to just cut the list short. I would definitely want to work with Jay-Z, Kanye West and Lupe Fiasco. Basically, they are hip hop at its best right now. They're lyrics and swag are all on point. Lauren Hill would be another great collaboration. Just to see two females vibe on a track with it having substance would be incredible. I don't want to make this an incredibly long list so I'll keep it at that.

Urbansteez.com: What are you working on now, and when can we expect to hear more of you?

Uzoy: Right now, I'm working on my first project entitled "The [DEF]inition". It mostly has original production. Most people advise me to go ahead and call it my album but I feel like I need an initial foundation to let people see what I am all about before I put out a bigger project.

Urbansteez.com: Who are your influences?

Uzoy: Since I was young, I always looked up to Jay-Z and Nas. But more recently, I've really been inspired by Kanye West and Lupe Fiasco. They're really keeping music alive right now.

Urbansteez.com: I feel that...What do you think of the hip hop / music world right now?

Uzoy: It is a little tiring. I see the same kind of tracks, styles, and gimmicks are being recycled, with only a few exceptions (Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco). The same images and stories are being retold and redone. I think that is why we are seeing some artist trying to break away from strictly hip hop by incorporating another genre like rock, pop, or techno. But once one person does, everyone else still follows. It's like originality is fading away.

Urbansteez.com: What will you do with your first royalty check?

Uzoy: Upgrade my whole family. Lol. Get us living the way we need to be and buy myself a nice car.

Urbansteez.com: Gotta take care of the fam bam!! When you make it big, what car will you first purchase?

Uzoy: I don't want anything too flashy, but I want something nice. I've always been into Lexus's. I'm not looking for a SUV, so I'll probably go with a sedan.

Urbansteez.com:  What's in your sound system right now?

Uzoy: I'm usually listening to Lupe or Kanye but more recently, there have been some myspace artists who have been catching my attention. I personally don't care where good music comes from. As long you put yourself out there and let others jam it.

Urbansteez.com: That's wassup, if its's hot, its HOT!! How can fans contact you in the future (myspace, email, PO box, etc.)??

Uzoy: I respond very regularly to my myspace page which is www.myspace.com/uzoy or they can get at me on my email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Any support is appreciated.

Urbansteez.com:  Any shot outs?

Uzoy: Shout out to my Street Pharm team which includes, Suspense, R.Rich, J.Whit, and DG. Also, shout out to Mel V B, Heavyweight, Essay Real, Young Burna, Sincere, Boonie May, Keara and of course to all my fans who support me day after day. These are the people who really hold me down. Keep hitting me up! I'll show the love back!

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