I can’t put my finger on but there’s definitely something special about Myaap (@itsmyaap). We are noticeably missing the fun in music these days and this Milwaukee-based trendsetter just brought it back.
Only two months into the new year, it’s overly apparent that Myaap is having her way. From going viral multiple times and accompanying Veeze on the second leg of his tour, this year is near guaranteed to be a bigger success than anyone could imagine.
Remixd Magazine spoke to Myaap while she was fresh off the release of her single, “Get Shit Crackin” in February. This song is also part of her latest EP, BIG MYAAP, NOT THE LIL ONE, which debuted in January. Even while on tour with Veeze for the Ganger Tour, Myaap has been keeping her fans satisfied with new videos. She remains a leading figure in the vibrant Milwaukee/low-end music scene, blending infectious dance moves with catchy hits that showcase her playful charm and clever lyrical ability.
Remixd Magazine spoke with Myaap about her recent success, tour life, and so much more.
As an outsider looking in, can you breakdown the Milwaukee rap scene?
Basically Milwaukee rap is about dancing and having fun. We be having claps to our music, so you can dance to the music.
As you were growing up what are some Milwaukee and just artists in general, that you really enjoyed listening to?
I really like Lil Kim. I’ve always been a fan of Lil Kim. For Milwaukee artists, I really like Certified Trapper. He’s pretty dope.
What about Lil Kim’s music and artistry made you gravitate to her?
She talks about real stuff and will talk about anything.
What do you look for when you collaborate with producers? Because I’ve even seen on Twitter that you have worked with Atlanta producers like PopstarBenny. That alone shows me you’re not afraid to get out of your comfort zone.
To be honest, I like all different types of music genres. It’s not really anything I’m looking for, because I like trying new things. I like stepping out of my comfort zone. People think I only know how to do “low-end” stuff and I want to prove to them wrong. I like proving people wrong.
Take me back to when you were making “BIG MYAAP, NOT THE LIL ONE.” Like what was your intention behind making this project?
I wanted to let people know that I don’t only make “low-end” music and that’s it’s different kinds of music that I can make. Because it’s all different types of music on that EP.
How long did this EP take to make?
Not long. I already had most of the songs in my files.
Would you consider yourself to be a perfectionist?
Yes. Because when I get in the studio, I make like 5 songs. And I usually only be in the studio for 2 hours.
Even though we are early in the year, what has been your biggest lesson of 2024 so far?
To never give up. Because I never gave up. No matter what I’m going through I just keep going.
And I can imagine your life looks totally different than last year. What advice would you give to upcoming artists who hope to be in your same position one day?
Stay consistent. That’s what it is really all about.
What do you think changed in your life so that you were able to stay consistent and really lock in?
When I started seeing the music I made, go up even more. Like the “Getting To It” song, made me want to go even harder and not stop and keep making hits. Hit after hit after hit. It motivates me to keep going.
Also congrats on being on the second leg of Veeze’s ‘Ganger Tour’. How has that experience been so far?
It’s been amazing, to be honest. I love it.
And has it been hard in any way, because his fanbase is mainly male?
I would say the first date, they didn’t really know who I was. So the crowd really wasn’t feeling me, I guess. Then like the next couple of dates, the crowd really started going crazy, even the male crowd.
What did you do differently?
At first, my setlist was all my dancing songs, then it was all my songs where I’m really rapping last. So what I did was move the songs that I was really rapping on in the beginning and then I put the dance songs last. So then I could catch my breath, dance, and react to the crowd.
What else can we expect more from you in 2024?
More fire songs. More fire music videos. All that’s coming. I got another mixtape on the way with Nedarb. He’s a pretty good producer.
How did y’all lock in?
He found me on Instagram. Then we started texting and then he started sending me beats. His beats are different like “LA-type beats.” So I feel like this mixtape is going to be fire.
Are there any artists on your collaboration wishlist that you’d think you would sound great with?
I would love to collaborate with Sexyy Red for sure and Chief Keef. That’s it. And Glorilla! I feel like we would sound great on a song together.
For my last question, I want to open the floor to you to co-sign any rising artists. Whether they are from Milwaukee or not.
I really like J.P.’s music, he’s pretty fire. That new song he made ‘Bad Bitty’ is pretty fire.
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