It’s now just one week ’til the next This Must Be Pop Live, so it’s time to meet the performers! First up, it’s Mercedes…
Can you describe your music in five words for those who haven’t heard of you before?
afrostaticpopularelectrorap
One of your songs is co-written by Lady Gaga – how did that come about?
I was working with Rodney “DarkChild” Jerkins and he played me a track with a hook written by Lady Gaga called “Superstar”. He asked me to write a couple of rap verses and i recorded it in LA with him…
If you could have any celebrity appear in your next music video, who would it be?
Aaaah there are so many, Prodigy, Lykke Li, Slick Rick, Robyn, Nnenka etc. But today all I have in my fridge is jam and a banana, so today I think I would opt for Action Bronson… He’s both a great rapper and a great chef, so that’s two for one!
Which other upcoming artist would you tip for the top?
I love Speakz! He wrote “Gucci Gucci” for Kreayshawn and I worked with him on my last trip to LA. He is a round, long-haired Mexican with a sick flow and I definitely think he is gonna be big! Also I gotta big up my home boy MNEK! Not only is he a great producer, he has a silky smooth voice and I can’t wait for his album to come out… I know it’s gonna be crazy!!
What can we expect from your performance at This Must Be Pop Live next week?
The Airwave Hustler 🙂
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