With her hair tied in a bun and her eyes glued to the laptop, one would be a little nervous about interrupting the busy diva in training. It could be implied from her work ethics she works harder than her promotion team. Knowing her however, she'd never admit to it or begin to down play the work her team puts into her rising fame. Obviously frustrated she looks up and utters "How do I use twitter?" Being around DFitz can be compared to being around your coolest cousin from out of town. She's the cousin that's almost like your sister, but not close enough to be thought of as such. After speaking with her one would only think they've known her for years.
She slid the rolling chair away from her cherry wood computer desk and turned her attention to the digital recorder on my lap. She released a large grin and begin her own interview, "So you want to know about the show?" I nodded and she began.
DFitz: There is a lot of aspects to me. I'm not just a lyrical musician, or an event host. My all time goal is to be a talk show host. The show is my step towards achieving that.
Joeanne: We all know that you have a mixtape coming out on the 1st of October, how are you having time to do the promo for the mixtape and the promo for the show?
DFitz: I can't do it alone. I have a great label, a great support system at home, a great manager, not to mention my own drive. Honestly, I can't tell you the last time I slept a full eight hours.
Joeanne: Speaking of management, I read you split from your last management was ugly...
DFitz: No, I been hearing a lot about that too. But I was there, it wasn't ugly, it was mutual. We all come to a point in life where you realize you've gone as far as you can go with a particular person or situation. I came to that point and moved on.
Joeanne: So what is this I hear about a diss track.
DFitz: Well, its really not a diss track on my mixtape. I like to call them real tracks. Its a couple of tracks where I come hard and leave it in the booth. Every artist needs those types of track though.
Joeanne: In the mist of everything, when did the show arise.
DFitz: Well, the show was suppose to be strictly for internet radio. However, it was stated to me on more than one occasion after the release of the first episode that perhaps it would be better to make it all video. I thought to my self why not.
Joeanne: How will that affect your work load?
DFitz: It will be more work I know, but I'm no stranger to work so-
Joanne: You'll be ready huh?
DFitz: Exactly
Joanne: I saw an interview online with you talking about your album. What can we expect from you?
DFitz: Well, I am honestly trying to change the image of women in hip hop. The image has changed from the Salt and Pepper, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, and even Lauren Hill days. It seems now, in order to really sale you have to be close to nude and spit like a sailor. I'm nothing like that. My music will be for the block and the suburbs. Crunk and pop and encouraging.
Joanne: Good luck accomplishing that.
DFitz: It can and it will happen.
It became obvious that twitter was becoming a real issue with her every now and then glances at her laptop. By the way she answered the last question, I wasn't sure whether to ask the burning question that I'm sure my readers wanted to know. Before I completely let her return to her work, I blurted out
Joanne: I am a facebook friend of yours and I saw your status go from in a relationship to single. Is it true you are no longer with long time boyfriend Sheltlew
DFitz: Wow! I really wasn't expecting that, but I will answer. Shelt and I like to live a very private life but we are both so public with everything we do. That was beginning to interfere with our relationship so we decided to fall back for a while.
Joanne: You want me to help you with the twitter?
DFitz: Would you?
Joanne: I sure would for an exclusive after the mixtape is released.
She laughs, I pull my chair beside hers, and I begin to teach DFitz how to use twitter.
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