Tap'N with Rap Artist - Slim Rose

Tell us about your story and how you got to where you are?

I'm from Los Angeles born and raised. I grew up in South Central with immigrant parents so I have always related to humble beginnings. After I graduated high school, I moved to Atlanta for a year and learned the value of independence. I moved back to LA & dated a beatmaker and he is one of my first museical inspirations. Unfortunately he passed away in front of me and it changed my life forever. My young adulthood I found myself thrust right into the Belly of the beast in Los Angeles. 

My music is a testament to how I view the world and how I grow into the Rose in a concrete jungle.

What has been your biggest obstacle in your journey as an artist?

My biggest journey has been learning to balance criticism. As an artist, you grow by considering how you can do better next time. ABCD Always Be Creating & Doing better. A lot of times the hardest criticsm comes from within. You have to be able to alchemize judgement into growth. Often times our ego shuts out criticism in order to protect us but being an artist means overcoming this instinct so that the soul can evolve. 

On the other hand, being an artist also means that you walk your own path. What may look like a mis-stroke to an outsider is a purposeful mark by the Artist. Artists have to be able to think outside of the box and make moves that nobody else would + accept any controversy that comes with it.

What lessons have you learned?

I have learned to Stick to the Script. Many times the best move is the one we almost didn't make. If you have a Plan, whether it's written down or all vision, stick to it. Don't fold under pressure. Keep it cool, keep it player, and hold it down. This requires trusting yourself and your intuition. 

Stay ready so you don't have to get ready.

Tell us about your music, how would you describe your sound?

My music is West Coast hip hop. I would describe my sound as a seductive Outerspace vibe you can sit back and smoke to. My music is my player take on living life in LA.

What other artists would you compare yourself to?

I get compared to Larry June the most and I have to agree!!! My goal is really to encapsulate that West Coast player vibe. I would also compare myself to Dom Kennedy and Curren$y. I would compare myself to Saweetie as well, when I'm really talking my sh--.

If you could work with any artists, who would you choose?

I would rap on a fun, female empowerment song with all-female rappers like Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice, Saweetie, KenTheMan, and Bia. I would also love to sing & rap on a song with Jhené Aiko & Winter Blanco to represent the West Coast.

What sets you apart from other artists?

What sets me apart from other female rappers is that I like to tease my audience with seductive wordplay, and leave something to the imagination. I simulate erotic imagery without being crude. My tone of voice is also unique because I give that laid-back, player California vibe.

What should we know about your work?

You should know that I am inspired by the best & that anything with the name Slim Rose on it is my authentic best. That's all that matters.

What are your plans for the future?

My plan for the near future is to drop more singles that really communicate siren Energy and California charisma. I will also be filming music videos inspired by my vision. In the future I would love to do more features on other people's songs. I would love to be an artist like Nicki where you rap on another artist's record but take over and the audience is really just waiting for her verse. I am also planning to record and release an EP called Heaven on Earth.

What motivates you, or keeps you going? 

My legacy motivates me..I see Art as a legacy and a time capsule. 100 years from now, if someone listens to my music, they will experience what it was like to live in LA as a Siren, as a woman, as a person, as a Soul - as a Lost Angel.

Tell us something that might surprise people about you.

Something that might surprise people about me is that I am led by God. Moved by free will.

How do you define success?

I define success as freedom. We spend so much of our lives trapped in invisible cages, trapped in the Matrix, enslaved by our minds and spirits of lack. A billionaire can appear successful but really be a slave to their lifestyle. An impoverished person may appear downtrodden but actually have free domain over his time. The goal is to land somewhere in the middle of the spectrum and exercise freedom over your time and resources.

Tell us about any projects or music you have coming out.

I have two singles on the way. One of my future singles is inspired by Hollywood and the lust of limelight and stardom. Another single is about how enjoyable life is and the beauty & joy of getting lost & found in the Moment.

What do you want people to know about you? Anything else you want mentioned?

Stream Sipping Champagne by Slim Rose.

How can people find and contact you?

Instagram @theslimbarbie Business IG @lostangelslingerie Email SlimWestXO@gmail.com