The immensely talented Queenie LaSoul recently sat down with the RGM crew for an insightful chat.

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“Act like he ain’t seen a queen before, have some pride bro…“

Queenie LaSoul – “That’s Fenty”

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Queenie Lasoul’s music demands attention. The Brooklyn artist delivers a compelling mix of Alternative Rap and witty lyrics, all grounded in the core of Hip-Hop. Her latest single, “THAT’S FENTY,” is a testament to her undeniable talent. With a background in poetry and a knack for crafting unique soundscapes—evident in tracks like “Chillin’ in Our Ways” and “Track 3” from her The KickBack EP—Queenie is actively carving out a space for herself in music.

Queenie’s style is both fresh and authentic. She seamlessly blends her poetic roots with a modern rap sensibility. “Nice Like Ouu” showcases her lyrical prowess and ability to perform over infectious beats. We were excited to speak with her about her creative process and what drives her music.

We recently had the opportunity to discuss her creative journey—from dream collaborations to overcoming artistic fears. Dive into the conversation below to learn more about Queenie’s inspirations, challenges, and aspirations.

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RGM: Hi Queenie! We are huge fans of what you do and are very excited to interview you. The first question is this: Describe your ideal creative process. What does your studio/workspace look like? What kind of sounds are you drawn to when you start writing?

My writing process typically starts with hearing a beat from my producer Danny Lewie. Once I hear something that I could connect to, I start thinking about how the beat makes me feel, and I lean in on that.

RGM: What’s the most valuable piece of advice you’ve received about the music industry, and who gave it to you?

Sometimes the question is “what needs to happen” instead of “what do I need to do.” Using your resources can be more beneficial than doing everything yourself – Uncle Hervey

RGM: What’s the most unexpected place you’ve ever performed, and what was the vibe like?

The most unexpected place I performed at was a lit pool party! The music I was making at the time was very introspective and thought-provoking, but the people came to have a lit time! lol! They were nice about it but I don’t think that’s where my music belonged. Thank God I can laugh now.

RGM: If you could collaborate with any musician (living or deceased), who would it be and why?

I would collab with Billie Holiday without a doubt. Her style was really raw, and her voice was beautifully unique. Not just because of how good the art is but also because the approaches they take make you think twice about what you’re consuming, the journey of maybe how it came to be. I think that’s the most important thing and something that’s aggressively overlooked these days.

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RGM: What’s your biggest fear as a musician, and how do (or did) you overcome it?

My biggest fear as an artist was the fear of not reaching my own expectations and I’m overcoming that with practice of understanding myself and accepting creativity as my lifestyle.

RGM: Which song/album of yours do you feel best represents your artistry, and why?

I consider myself an evolving artist so I feel like my best representation would be the music that I’m recording now, which isn’t out yet. My latest project The KickBack came out in 2022, but I would say it was a good representation of where I was in 2020. If I had to describe my sound I would describe it to be melodic lyricism with Hip-Hop & RnB roots.

RGM: If you could only listen to one album from an artist (other than yourself) for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?

One album for the rest of my life sounds so tragic. If I absolutely had to choose, it would have to be between Erykah Badu, But You Caint Use My Phone, or J. Cole, MIGHT DELETE LATER.

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