For someone who keeps up with the latest genre and artists in the present century, I managed to find a few gems in the sea of music and culture. An example of such a gem or a diamond is Valentina.

Valentina released  «A Taste of Me» which is beginning to become popular in many areas of the country including Florida. An invitation was extended to Valentina for an interview and she accepted.

The rest is history

1. When did you decide to become a hip hop artist?

 About 2 years ago. Before that, I wrote poetry (still do, actually). One day, a good friend challenged me to write a song to one of his tracks and that was the match that lit the fire called VALENTINA the rapper.

2. What is the inspiration behind your music including «Gripping the Faucet»?

On my new Mixtape, “A TASTE OF ME”, sex is the main theme and inspiration. There are a few tracks that are not about sex, but mainly, I am explaining how much I like to give and receive pleasure. I’m a very sexual person, and I write about how I’m feeling. (Smiles)  “Gripping the faucet” is about how someone I was sleeping with gave it to me so good in the shower I wrote a song about it. (Laughs) 

3. What sets Valentina apart from other Hip Hop Artists?

I only write about what I have or what I have actually done. I can’t write about flawless diamonds, exotic cars and private jets; I don’t have those things. However, I can write about sex, feeling sexy, and other issues that relate to me and my fan base.

4. What have you learned from other artists in regards to music in order to form the style that is exclusively Valentina?

I can’t say that I learned my style from anyone or that I combined this person’s style with that one’s and made my own. I am VALENTINA and I write about my life. What I have learned from other artist’s is how to maneuver on the business side of things. How to work with professional engineers, producers and celebrities and not get star struck, or afraid to express my true feelings. I’ve learned that VALETNINA is a business and this is not a game. I study and read about the business I am in. The most valuable lesson is that most deals are made at the bar not at the label; paperwork comes later. Get to know the people in the music business on a personal level before promoting the CD.  That’s my style.

5. How do your origins play a part in your music?

 My dad is a master musician and has been playing the guitar and percussion instruments for over 40 years. I believe that music is in my DNA and that I was meant to do this.

6. Will you ever perform with Latin Hip Hop Artists such as Pitbull, Gente De Zona, and Omega?

I would absolutely love to! I am a mixture of Puerto Rican, Black and American Indian. Tapping into my Latin heritage with my music is something I am very excited about.

7. What is your message to the world?

If Nobody told you they love you today… VALENTINA does and I appreciate your love and support as I continue to grow as a new artist.

 

After talking about life and music, I invited Valentina to talk about the 2012 Summer Olympics.

1. What is your view of the 2012 Summer Olympics?

I just love and admire how people can train so hard and sacrifice so much to get to compete in the Olympics in the first place. It motivates me to continue putting all of my heart and soul into my music and God willing, a Grammy nomination (one day), will be my equivalent of making it to the Olympics from an artist’s perspective.

                                                                                                                               

2. Who is your favorite athlete? 

Michael Phelps, Michael Phelps Michael Phelps. I wanna squeeze his butt with both hands. (Laughs)

Thanks Valentina for your time in this interview and accepting my invitation. You are welcome to return here any time. Remember to buy the latest Valentina album «A TASTE OF ME». You’ll love it!!!!!