Interview with Kellee Maize
Kellee Maize is an American rapper, singer and songwriter.I was so pleased to have interviewed with Kellee who is a very inspiring person.
„Kellee Maize: the most downloaded female rapper on Amazon & Frostwire and number one search result when you google “female rapper.” MTV, XXL and the Bonnaroo Festival featured her in 2012 for her unique ability to make music that touches on world issues, spirituality, peace, unconditional love, activism & sustainability.” -Owl Tribe Tour w/ Kellee Maize & The Wumanity Cleanp
Photo: Kellee Maize( Facebook)
1. How would you describe yourself and your music?
I would describe myself as open minded, excited, serious, spiritual, inspired and intentional. I would also call my music the same things.
2. Where do you get your inspiration to write music?
Everywhere! People around me constantly inspire me. I also read, watch documentaries and do a lot of ceremonies and workshops. I am specifically inspired by yoga, meditation, quantum physics, psychology, spirituality and indigenous wisdom/practice and ceremony as well as earth based traditions.
3. What can your fans expect from the new album?
The newest album feels like another level of expression for me. As I grow and evolve I feel more and more clear about things but also become more open so its always changing. I hope that this album does some sort of completing as well since it is going to be called 5th Element, which means to me the final piece of the puzzle.
4. I believe that you are a spiritual person. Can you share your philosophy of life?
Well, I am about anything that is based in love and sharing it…and i am most inspired when it is in the service of creating justice for all people, nature and animals. I feel it is the time to shift from a love of power, to the power of love. I am open to all sorts of philosophies and such and don’t however put many stakes in the ground in terms of belief, because Love is basically my religion. I feel focusing on, growing and sharing love at all cost can heal so much of the worlds issues. Forgiveness is also key. I think its very important to consider and be responsible for “being the change you wish to see” This has given me so much power, inspiration and love. When I blamed everything and everyone for all that was wrong in me and in the world I was powerless to do anything about it, when I started to see that changes in me started changing the outer world I became much more inspired, excited and driven to create the transformation and I feel more and more ppl joining me. This can make remarkable differences on the planet.
5. What has been your favorite memory along your music journey?
I think performing at the Harvest Festival in NY was definitely the most powerful. The actual show felt epic because before and afterwards I had some of the most powerful conversations of my life, and Immortal Tech got to see the show which meant a lot cause I love him.
6. With who artist would you like to collaborate?
I have a very long list…I kind of want to collab with everyone. So many people ask me every week and I am hoping to create the time and space to make it happen. Everyone has an important piece of the puzzle and it would be amazing to interact with all of them.
7. What plans do you have for this year?
Finishing my 5th record, 2 mixtapes, tours, and building our healing/performance sector of Owl Tribe here in Pittsburgh.
8. Do you have a message for your fans and readers?
Love yourself, love everyone around you. Forgive yourself when you feel you can’t, but know that deep down you always did…so breath and keep focusing on the love. Speak up when something doesn’t feel right, share all of yourself, believe in your dreams and smile…often.
Follow Kellee Maize on:
Her page: //kelleemaize.com/ Facebook: //www.facebook.com/kelleemaizemusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/KelleeMaize YouTube: //www.youtube.com/user/kelleemaize Blog: //kelleemaize.com/blog/
