A native of the DMV community and one of the first artists interviewed on Nefarious Supply, Charlie Monroe has been making and dropping heat for a while now. With a work ethic like no other Charlie has been working harder than ever to advance her career as an artist and she continues hustling with the release of her new album “Ballin’”. Fresh off the release of her latest album we caught up with Charlie to go in-depth and talk about the album as well as discuss what’s new with her and her growth as an artist.
What was your motivation behind this album? Any experiences or concepts that drove the idealism behind it?
I had already dropped ‘Like The Way’ and ‘Money’ before considering putting them on tape, then I had put on my Instagram what should I title a tape and someone said, Ballin! It stuck from there. After losing my friend HK this summer it really inspired me to make a full dedicated body of work to release because he was now ‘living through me’.
Where do you think you are now as an artist in the industry? Any growth? Any setbacks?
Right now I believe I’m in the second before the last stage of stardom. I call the major shots, I make the major moves, I make the business moves, etc. There’s been an exceptional amount of growth within me as a person and as an artist such as how I go about my business now and the newer sound.
Anything you’re looking forward to for the future to amend or further these events if any?
I’m looking forward to shooting several music videos for songs on this mixtape it was so fun shooting ‘No Hook’ I cannot wait to shoot more visuals. I’m also looking forward to expanding my brand outside of the DMV, I’ve received a lot of love in New York and Atlanta.
You had a feature with a well-known DMV artist, QDaFool on the new album. How did that connection come about?
My cousin’s boyfriend is actually a good friend of Q’s so I had met them in the studio and it was really magic from there. He’s one of my favorite rappers it was an honor.
If you had to pick, what would be your favorite song off BALLIN’?
This is a tough one lol! I’d have to say Panic because although all of the songs are great panic is really futuristic yet still very raw at the same time! I crank it every day!
There are amazing features from other underground artists on the tape, AyeOso, and Betshewillz. What’s your relationship with them and what were the events behind them being on the tape?
Willz and Los are both my homies! 2 very talented individuals. I was in the studio with Willz (fun fact: Willz and Almightyheezy engineered the tape) and we were listening to fbk’s beat and he was just like cmon let’s do it and we just made magic! With Los I actually made the open verse for ‘Problems’ and decided he’d be the perfect match!
The same question as above but for the producers listed as well?
I’d say the producers and I are associates/business partners. They sent bundles to me I picked which ones I enjoyed; used them and that’s pretty much it. Very talented guys.
Are there any tracks that didn’t make the tape?
Nope! I’m a perfectionist so each song was literally set to make the tape!
Any last words or anything notable about BALLIN’ that you’d like to share?
Ballin’! doesn’t have to be sports-related or about a lavish lifestyle it can be about winning or playing to win whatever it is you choose to play for. There was a point in time I didn’t think I’d drop this tape because I was super insecure about what others would think about it, how many likes it would get, or if I would even like it after the fact. I’m so glad I chose to go with my gut and team because I’m truly happy to have this masterpiece under my name! BALLIN’ out now on all streaming sites!!!!!
“Ballin’” is available now on all platforms so be sure to show Charlie Monroe some love and check it out! If you enjoyed this interview and want to stay up to date with Charlie you can find her on Instagram and you can also find some of her older music on all streaming platforms as well!
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