24hourhiphop.com got a chance to sit down one on one with upcoming artist Italia Blaq. She tells us about what she has going on, her place in the music business. Italia Blaq also talks to us about life growing up and the influence of music on her life. Check out the interview below and let us know what you think!

24HHH: Introduce yourself to everyone that doesn’t already know who you are?

Italia Blaq: I’m Italia Blaq the lady’s lady. I need y’all to get familiar because the LEGACY has already begun!

24HHH: How did you come up with your Artist name? Tell us about it.

Italia Blaq: My name is a direct reflection of who I am. My mother is majority Italian with french, candian, indian and german blood. My father is African American with island blood. That gives you me Italia Blaq!

24HHH: What was the hip hop scene like for you growing up where your from?

Italia Blaq: I’m from the city of Lauderhill in Broward County, Florida. Growing up there was crazy. There were dboys on every corner, shoot outs outside of my window, all type of stuff but I love how I grew up in the same breath. I have equally good and bad memories. It all just made me well rounded and aware of what goes on in the world. I’ve seen a lot from a young age.

24HHH: Who were you raised by? Tell us your family situation. Got any
brothers, sisters, or any siblings? Tell us about your childhood,

Italia Blaq: My mom raised me and my older brother as a single parent. My father died when I was 6. I also had an older sister from my dad, that played a great role in my life, almost as a second parent!

24HHH: And how it impacted your music?

Italia Blaq: In the third grade my brother and I would make cassette tape recordings of ourselves playing music from one radio and recording us rapping on the bigger one! I’ve loved music every since

Check out Italia Blaq – Check Me Out (Music Video)

24HHH: What age did you start making music?

Italia Blaq: I’ve recorded myself since the 3rd grade before it was popular. But professionally, about 5yrs ago when I started as a writer.

24HHH: What inspired you to pursue making music?

Italia Blaq: My love for the finish product has always driven me to make music. The power it has to touch people just amazes me.

24HHH: What artists/producers do you work with? Or rubbed shoulders with?

Italia Blaq: Well I’ve rubbed shoulders with some of the hottest artist from Wiz, Flo, Rocko, Yo Gotti, Ross just to name a few. I have future projects in plans with alot of hot names. Details being worked out, but soon as things are finalized you will know.

24HHH: What else you got coming out? New Album? or Mixtape/EP?

Italia Blaq: First QUARTER I’m dropping my second street album.. name still in debate because it has to be a perfect fit. First week in February you will have new heat from me and I mean HEAT!! I’m screaming “just sign me” “no writers needed” lol.

24HHH: Tell us about your newest single “DJ VIBE/Miami Night”, how did you come up with that, share us the story?

Italia Blaq: When I hear an instrumental it has to speak to me. Automatically playing a story in my head almost like a video. The track for DJ Vibe/Miami Nights gave me a vision of Miami night life and I ran with it!

Check out Italia Blaq – DJ Vibe (Miami Nights) Music Video

24HHH: Any new travel plans, what you got going on?

Italia Blaq: Starting mid February I will be taking a 6 month tour about 6 states 12 cities to promote my 2nd Street album and also a few songs off of my first mixtape, Paper Pumps POWER.

24HHH: What is the biggest thing to happen in your career?

Italia Blaq: I’ve been blessed with so many high points in my career to name one would do the other experiences no justice!

Check out Italia Blaq – Paper, Pumps, Power Mixtape:

24HHH: Where can people find you?

Italia Blaq: You can find me all over the internet. All my social sites and promo are @ItaliaBlaq inclusive of but not limited to YouTube, Instagram, soundcloud, reverbnation, Twitter, Facebook, Datpiff.com. You can stay updated with me also thru
www.ItaliaBlaq.com

Facebook: Italia Blaq
Twitter: @ItaliaBlaq
IG: @ItaliaBlaq
YouTube: Italia Blaq

Contact/Booking Info: ItaliaBlaqBooking@Gmail.com

24HHH: Where do you see yourself going in 2014 and how do you plan to separate yourself from the other artist out today to get the recognition you feel you deserve?

Italia Blaq: My plan is elevation and greatness always not just 2014. My talents and the realistic stand point I come from, will speak to my fans. Just being my authentic and genuine self will always set me above the rest because these days those qualities are non existent.

24HHH: Any last words or shout outs?

Italia Blaq: S/o to everyone that has been supporting me from day one my “Blaq Mafia”. My friends turned foes you give me the strength to go harder. The Man Above for my talents, inhouse Funded for always backing me and my manager Sylvia aka Afrika for going so fuggin hard for Me and Blaq Mafia!!