August 28, 2003
Mississauga's Most Wanted
Speaking of Vancouver, here's a profile of an up-and-coming emcee who originates from there, now based in Toronto. Can any of you Canadian folk give us the scoop on this young lady? I guess if she's down with Eternia she can't be too bad.
Not your usual rapper chick
Masia-One gives western 'burbs a voice
"You know, you're the first reporter who didn't ask `what's it like to be Asian and female' as the first question," says Toronto-based Masia-One. "Because really, I've already got that answer down pat." She should, considering she's been both for the past 24 years, but when you're likely the only small, female Asian rapper freestyling with the boys on one of the many mic nights around town, it's pretty easy to draw attention.
But the independent artist is strictly business and she's ready for her close-up. Her independent debut album, Mississauga, has started to make the rounds of local record shops and she's ferociously gigging, last weekend in Ottawa, at T.O.'s Dundas Square as part of Style In Progress last Thursday and on Saturday night at a female showcase at Clinton's. This Thursday she's the headliner at Reillys, where's she's holding her CD release party.
Although she's really a British Columbia native (née Masia Lim), she decided to name her album after the west 905 suburb because that's where the majority of her collaborators — producers and musicians — were located.
"I think it needs a better transit system, because that's how I was getting around up there," she laughs. But she wants to help shed a light on the several sick beat makers that live in the 'burbs. "With hip-hop kids always wanting to represent their area — so with Scarborough, 'cause it's more hardcore and gangster — but there's so many amazing musicians and producers coming out of Mississauga that have their own home studios and get no recognition because everyone associates some suburbs with nerdy, white picket fences. But a lot of brilliant music is coming out of there."
She has moved from Vancouver to study architecture at University of Toronto, and has been listening to the music since she was 9. She started writing in her teens but kept it to herself. Two and half years ago, she performed at a showcase called I Used To Love H.E.R. (after the Common track) that was put on by her then-roommate (and now co-manager) when someone dropped out. She took the spot to conquer her stage fright. From that single performance she snagged a commercial for MuchVibe and from there she's been rolling...
Posted by jsmooth995 at August 28, 2003 12:13 AM
Masia One is definately someone to be checking out in the near future! You can find some extra info on her at http://www.masiaone.com ... as well as where you can pick up the record, and find out when her performances are.
Posted by: The Sponge at August 30, 2003 03:13 PM
hey J,
this just popped up on my google search, and i was like "sheeeee-it, what a small innernet world."
since i'm here: Masia One is phenomenal. she KILLS it live. toronto is called the Screwface Capital for a reason, and if she can get an outdoor crowd on a thursday evening IN THE RAIN to dance + yell + go nuts + hang on 'til the last note, then that really says something about her strength as a performer. damn near miraculous, and one of the most beautiful things i saw all summer. i've only seen her live twice [both times with her band, Ultra Magnus], and i haven't picked up her record yet [i just moved back to the east coast, so i've got someone in toronto tracking it down for me], but i've def got my eye on her. she's mad cool.
already scheming how to get her on MY show. heh.
peas,
Su
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Posted by: A_LA at September 19, 2003 01:33 PM
Masia One is holding it down fo real... better recognize this pure talent right here!!! ahaha... juss a fan passin thru... Her album is OFF THE HOOK! go cop dat! =)
Posted by: Kangel at September 26, 2003 11:24 PM
Masia One is probably one of the most bland lyricists I've heard. But a fresh face covers that up nice the first time. I hope there's improvement in the near future.
Posted by: KrEmLiN at October 24, 2003 06:25 PM
Yeah- Masia is phenomenal...quickie correction, however, Ultra Magnus is not her band-they're just one of the many bands she collaborates with. Ultra Magnus does an awesome live show as well, but it's always nice to catch them on a bill together- pure genius!
Posted by: jonna at April 2, 2004 01:31 PM
Masia One is one of toronto's rising superstars. Homegirl has got some mad work ethic. Many of you lazy toronto emceees can learn from her
peace
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