It is a well known fact that the coolest superheroes have the most interesting professions. The ones that, on the surface, appear grueling and demanding. However, when it was time to unleash their alter ego, lives were saved! Let's think about this for a minute shall we? Clark Kent worked as a reporter for The Daily Planet but not many people knew he was Superman. Peter Parker was a photographer for The Bugle but we all came to love him as Spider-man. Ladies, I have not forgotten about you. Diana Prince served in the military but who knew that with one twirl (maybe a series of twirls) she was Wonder Woman? For those who knew that, three cheers and a kudos to ya!In addition to these fearless crime fighters lies another heroine. While working as an attendant at the Publick Playhouse in Cheverly, MD, home to several plays and spoken word events, "Emperess" nee Drea Latney is on a mission to save hip-hop. Her desired weapon of choice? Nothing but the microphone.
What part of the metropolitan area are you representing? Forrestville, MD.
How long have you been performing? I have been performing for about 6 years.
Where have you performed? Jokes on Us, DCTV, Club 5, Rock n' Roll Hotel and various other places.
Have you collaborated with any celebrities or have you been featured on a program with any female emcees? I opened for Bahamadia last summer.
Any upcoming gigs? On March 22, 2008, I will be performing in Stafford, Connecticut. I am opening for Slick Rick, Chubb Rock, Dana Dane, Rob Base and Just Ice.
When its all said and done, how do you want to be recognized? I want to be recognized in the industry as the emcee who saved hip-hop.
Now that's peace!
The cost of nostalgia was absolutely free of charge for this article. But if you are looking for more information on Emperess, she can be found at www.myspace.com/emperessmusic as well as www.myspace.com/emperess7.
Check out Emperess' interview with Konyka Dunson at last year's Can A Sista Rock The Mic (CASRAM) Festival at http://youtube.com/watch?v=o-3sp4O-sQw.
