21 Questions with Body Mechanic

Miz Korona

1.    When did you start your music career? 
I always had an interest in music but I didn't start writing till around age 10, I realized in middle school I was pretty good at it so I started recording and feel in love with the studio thereafter. It wasn't until I turned 17 or 18 when I decided I should pursue music as a career.


2.    What inspired you to get into music?
My biological father use to be in a group call "The Floaters" and he introduced me to music from a artist prospective but the interest and love was always there. My mom is the one who really influenced me by giving me my first hip hop record that's when the light over my head came on and I said "I wanna do that"!


3.    Where did you grow up / are you a Detroit native?
I was born and raised in Detroit! I've lived all over the city east to west but the Eastside is where it all started.


4.    Where did the name Miz Korona come from?
The name Miz Korona came about from a freestyle cypher I was having in the cooler of a liquor store wit my boy Crane Novacane on Harper and Nottingham! I was going by Pimpeht at the time and I was catching a lot of flack from Big Proof and a few other people about that name so when I mentioned the Corona beer in a line it just clicked. So I looked up the definition and knew from that point on I would go by Korona the Miz came later because I was always the only female hanging around the fellas.


5.    Do you consider yourself a Detroit legend with the likes of Boss, Bombshell & Smiley?
Umm, according to everyone familiar with me as an artist I'm a Detroit legend so I have to respect and embrace the title and live up to it.  I'm very honored to be considered a legend in my city now I just have to work on the rest of the world. LOL


6.    Do you feel you are the representation of women in Detroit rap / hip hop?
Of course I do, but I'm just one aspect of what the women on the Detroit hip hop scene represent. It's so many different artists with different styles of music that it amazes me still.


7.    What female rapper from Detroit would you like to work with?
Let's see, who haven't I worked with already? I would love to work with Lady Te she reminds me a lot of the younger me. Boss of course, she would have to be on the top of my list oh and Cha Cha everyone else I've pretty much worked with at some point before.


8.    What's your take the state of hip hop?
I feel like the art of lyricism is making a resurgence in the mainstream and it's a beautiful thing. The fact that artist like myself are taking our careers in our own hands and going the independent route makes a bold statement and shows our fans that we wanna stay true to the art forum and that's why you hear about more so-called underground artist nowadays. 


9.    Which do you prefer live instrumentation played by musicians or processed beats?
Both actually, I love whatever speaks to my soul!


10.    How many albums and mixtapes have you released?
3 mixtapes and 1 official album - Best Kept Secret, The Wait and Dope Muzik were all mixtapes/ leak tapes and 'The Injection' is the title of the album which is available on iTunes.


11.    Do you feel techno music that was born here in Detroit connects with the streets as much as rap?
Sadly I don't think it does, in my opinion people only seem to listen to techno while their in the club or when their heading there. Maybe because, it's hard to find techno CDs since a lot of the record stores closed down.


12.    What artist have you enjoyed working with?
Honestly all of them!


13.    Who is the better rapper Trina, Foxy Brown, Lil Kim or Nikki Minaj?
Miz Korona! LOL - Naw real talk their all dope and they each have their own style so I salute them all.


14.    Who is your favorite recording artist?
WOW I have a few actually.  Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Royce Da 5'9, Moe Dirdee, Eminem, Invincible, Kendrick Lamar and Marv Won! Because of their song writing ability and beat selections are amazing, plus their all great showmen. 


15.    Girls or Boys - Who rap's the best [style, creativity, lyrics]?
Both I never pay attention to gender I just look at the quality of the music.


16.    What up with your upcoming release / what producers or cameos do you have on your upcoming album?
I'm looking to release a new EP for free download at the top of the year. As far as production goes I'll be working with my producer Chanes of course and 1 or 2 others. The album is set to drop late 2012 I don't wanna give away any of the collaborations I got lined up I'll save it for the promo.


17.    Where is the best place in Detroit to hear good skilled artist and new unheard artist?
Untitled Bottega, Old Miami, U Detroit Cafe, Bullfrog...


18.    What advice do you have for up and coming female rappers?
Don't let anyone tell you women can't rap. Always go hard never slack up not even for a second and don't settle for being "dope for a girl".


19.    Where was your favorite performance?
Awe man I got so many. I'd have to say The B.E.T soundstage in Orlando and the MTV beach house would rank as favorites. But my record release party at MOCAD last year is my all time favorite as of right now!


20.    How can promoters contact your for bookings?
mizkoronabooking@gmail.com

21.    What's next for Miz Korona?
New albums, new videos, new movie roles and new money. LOL