Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Cassandra “PinkLash” Baker. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Cassandra “PinkLash”, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. How did you learn to do what you do? Knowing what you know now, what could you have done to speed up your learning process? What skills do you think were most essential? What obstacles stood in the way of learning more?
I have been in the industry for quite some years as an actress doing extra work and features, nonetheless discovering the art of rapping was always intriguing to me! The flow, sound and beat makes a big difference in music and I felt that I wanted to learn more about the craft! Once I finally learned that, it’s different types of rappers, I wanted to become just that! At first now, I didn’t think I could do it! I would try to come up with lyrics to beats and messed up badly! But I kept going and going and going and is still GOING. I was assisted and helped with lyrics and beats by my husband, who is also a Rap Artist (NLBU Slim) who is one of my biggest support system! My friends and family supports me and it made me feel very good that I learned how to flow and present myself as a Female Rap Artist! I honestly feel like it takes time to learn and master something so passionate! I appreciate the learning process and you can never speed up a craft you just get better and better! I believe by being an actress helped me be who I am as a rapper! I feel if I can learn lines to a script I can with lyrics to a beat! Although, nothing is ever easy, I believe not having the full support at the beginning of my process as a rapper was an obstacle and I say this ONLY because you must have the mental ability to be in the industry! It’s tough sometimes especially when others are in competition, not knowing “we can all eat together”! Once people realize this the better!
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
I was in my early twenties when I got in the Entertainment Industry! I started acting in plays, then got booked for extra work! Then as time went on I met my husband who was making music himself and I was so interested in what he was doing! He was so passionate about his craft and loved it! I love him, so I felt like I wanted that connection to just to feel what makes him happy! So fast forward we started doing music together and here we are today PinkLash and NLBU Slim and all our music is on all platforms! One difficult thing about this adventure in the industry is not giving up! I say this, because there are ups and downs in this industry and you got to put in the work of you really want it! Some people take you serious and others, well let just say the ones who don’t take you serious will regret it in the long run! What makes me different is that I’m weird lol! Let me explain, I am not the normal artist, my style, my personality and my beliefs are all of a combination that makes me who I am and what that consist of is determined, dedicated and strong minded! I am a go getter who won’’t stop until I complete my goal! I am most proud of the fact that I didn’t let negativity stop me and I am also proud of all the artist and entertainers that’s pushing and doing their thing! SALUTE💯💪🏼
What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?
The most rewarding part in all of this is meeting and networking with good people and making great things happen in the industry! I want to be apart of history and change the way others view artist in a positive light!
Looking back, are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?
Not really, because in life things are merely learned from experience and ups and downs! I know there are millions of books and information about how to master or learn something, but I learned better from experience then reading or watching it! Life is our teacher and experience is our resolution! I say keep pushing and NEVER GIVE UP!!!!!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://youtu.be/KBspIrcaNdQ
- Instagram: @pinklash_cb
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cassandra.colemanbaker
- Linkedin: Cassandra Baker
- Twitter: @pinklash_cb