We recently connected with TheBabeGabe and have shared our conversation below.

Hi TheBabeGabe, thanks for joining us today. Has your work ever been misunderstood or mischaracterized?

I definitely have felt like my work has been misunderstood throughout my career. As a black woman who has a diverse sound and experiments with different genres, I sometimes find it frustrating when I don’t receive the proper credit for my work. For example, I recently made a pop album titled HONEYPOP: Reloaded. It’s very different from my first album HONEYPOP but I still view them as sisters. Once I started leaning into a more pop sound my credit as a hip-hop artist/rapper was taken away. I also notice that I don’t get credit as a pop artist in some eyes because I am a black woman. It’s very frustrating because I identify myself as a rapper and a singer. Like why do I have to be this or that? Why can’t I exist as both without having to always prove which one I am? It’s something that’s very challenging but I never let it discourage me. I’ve learned that as long as I am being my most authentic self outside opinions don’t matter.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

My name is TheBabeGabe and I’m a singer songwriter based out of Kansas City, MO. I’ve been an artist officially now since about 2019 when I was in a band. I started taking an interest in music when I was very young. My dad always had music gear around like microphones, pianos, and guitars. When I got my first iPod shuffle it changed my whole world. I remember Graduation by Kanye West had just come out and I played that album on loop. Growing up with people like Kanye, LadyGaga, Beyoncé, Britney Spears, Missy Elliot, and so many other artist really inspired my dreams of becoming one myself. I’m really proud that I’ve been able to make it this far as an artist. I feel like achieved so many things and I’m not even at the height of my career.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

My goal with my music is to make it easier for the next girl that looks like me who wants to pursue this career. People like Kelis, Missy Elliot, Janet Jackson, and Lauryn Hill all contributed to my love of music but they also showed me what all I’m capable of as a black woman.

Do you think there is something that non-creatives might struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can shed some light?

I think people will struggle to understand why I explore so many different sounds when it comes to my music. When it comes to art and expressing myself I’ve never been one to play to play it safe. I love so many different sounds and I plan to continue to let that love guide me as an artist. I believe it will take me far in my career.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://linktr.ee/thebabegabe?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=790f10e4-e227-416b-b725-ad60629e1c28
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ughthatsgabe?igsh=OW5nb3k2dmQ0MTdm&utm_source=qr

Image Credits

Trey Hyde