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Badass Benzino

We notice you consider yourself a rule breaker. Tell us how you push the limits, and how it has helped you to be so successful at such a young stage of your career.


Yes, I am a rule breaker. I have complete disregard for social norms and all things that are “acceptable” as it pertains to being a curvy female in today’s world. I wear whatever I feel I want to wear. I exceed the confidence level I am expected to have. The plus size stigma, itself, is something I pay no attention to. I feel it’s not inclusive, it’s actually polarizing...there’s acceptable sizes, then there’s plus sizes.

​Aside from that: I’m highly confident in all that I do. I think and act outside of the box. I say what others think but won’t say. I do things that some folks wouldn’t dare do. I honestly strive to leave a mark of confidence and inspire all who discovers me...I’m always myself, I guess people are genuinely feeling it! 
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So we took some time to listen to your ICY GIRL FREESTYLE. I think that freestyle alone helps back up your answer to #2, but besides that, do you notice advantages of being a woman in the music industry? Are there any disadvantages?

I don’t feel there’s necessarily an advantage at all. But fortunately right now female artists are literally dominating the industry, so that could be one. As far as disadvantages, I feel like women have to work harder than the males to be accepted. It’s a higher standard for talent in females because for so long it has been a male dominated industry.

Being from Wilmington, Delaware, have you worked with any other local artists or have plans to work with any local artists in particular? Who are you bumpin' from Delaware?

I recently worked on “Hot Summer”, a freestyle over “I Need a Hot Girl” by Hot Boyz, with a local rap artist Conway. I haven’t made any original music with a local artist as of yet, but I have some things in the works with BMagic302. There's a project (called "BOMBS2") out by a Wilmington rapper named Birk; young guy, unique story. I’ve been definitely bumping “Watch Ur Mouth” by Jasmyn Milan and “Drop” by Hollye Monroe. Those are two dope female artists right from here! Also, theres Quadie Diesel.....he’s sick...a different type of wave! 
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What do you think Wilmington Delaware could really benefit from nowadays? What change can we start to push for, for our city?

Wilmington Delaware would greatly benefit from media exposure. We could definitely use more platforms to display the many talented people right up under our nose. If we had radio stations and more established recording studios, there would be more opportunities for us to create, collaborate and push our In-House talents. Something I think we should push for is free programs for our city’s youth. Whether recreational or educational, our kids need outlets to occupy their minds and exercise their creativity. Time spent using our minds and being creative is time that won’t be spent adding to one of our city’s biggest issues; youth violence.
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What's the biggest struggle you've faced and overcome so far in your career? How did you overcome this struggle and how has it benefited you in the long run?


I’ve overcame being so anxious and creatively introverted. Contrary to a lot of people’s beliefs, for a significant amount of my life I  hoarded my most intimate thoughts, creations and talents. I guess with me being so confident, people never expected to hear this. I’ve kept these things to myself because I was not interested in anyone’s perception or opinions on what I created. What I presented to the world was exactly what I wanted them to see/know. I overcame that struggle by actually playing around in the studio with BMagic302, remixed “All Eyes On You” by Meek Mill & Nicki Minaj.

​After recording my version, he convinced me to put it online (which I would have never done). After putting it on YouTube, I received so much encouragement from people that were already presenting their gifts to the world. Supporters of mine began to press me about when I would do more songs and if I would do some originals. Once that happened, I made the decision to give people what they want....eventually it became what I wanted as well. Sharing my talents has benefited me by allowing me to be discovered by people I never crossed paths with, never been in the same room with (big and small)....a lot of them appreciate what I put out. 

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