New Milford, New Jersey? Even stars have an origin story. Suzi, a multi-faceted expertise, hails from a city most individuals have by no means heard of. A self-made powerhouse, she has executed what many artists solely dream of. She’s managed to work with artists like Jim Jones, Tory Lanez and Fetty Wap and had her music streamed thousands and thousands of occasions.
On her debut single, “No person’s Higher,” she partnered with Fetty Wap and bought 93 million YouTube views. That catapulted her onto the worldwide stage—however there’s extra. Suzi isn’t only a singer. She’s a one-woman inventive manufacturing unit, producing her personal vocals, visuals and the whole lot in between. Her current résumé features a function on Jim Jones’ “That Sh#t Nonetheless in Harlem” and Tory Lanez with “SPECIAL4U.” However, she additionally has a recent new EP Hit the Goal. She’s not ready for a seat on the desk, she’s constructing her personal.
We caught up with Suzi at a current occasion, the place she shared what drives her, how she handles TikTok-era pressures and what’s subsequent on her radar.
AllHipHop: Inform us about your self.
Suzi: I’m an impartial recording artist from New Jersey and New York. I dropped my first music “No person’s Higher” that includes Fetty Wap 10 years in the past. And also you would possibly’ve heard me once more on Jim Jones’s “That Sh#t Nonetheless in Harlem.”
AllHipHop: That’s large. What was it like working with Jim and Fetty?
Suzi: So enjoyable. Each of them are extremely humble and sort. It’s inspiring to see individuals who’ve made it nonetheless be right down to earth and tremendous supportive. Shout out to each of them for actual.
AllHipHop: Particularly Jim, since he’s not from Jersey.
Suzi: Precisely! However the vitality was there both approach. Fetty repped Jersey, however Jim confirmed mad love.
AllHipHop: You’re in a crowded sport. Everybody’s bought a mic, digicam and a dream. What makes you completely different?
Suzi: I do the whole lot. I’m an audio engineer, songwriter, vocal producer, video editor, graphic designer. I even create my very own content material. I’m obsessive about creating. That first music did over 360 million streams worldwide. I believe that speaks for itself.
AllHipHop: Wow. That’s subsequent stage. Who impressed you developing?
Suzi: So many! I got here up in that hybrid period. Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, then JLo and Britney, and extra lately Ariana Grande and Kehlani. Simply so many artists who do all of it. I all the time gravitated towards those who had been multi-dimensional.
AllHipHop: You talked about Jersey. What half?
Suzi: North Jersey. A small city referred to as New Milford. Nobody ever is aware of it—we’re proper close to Hackensack. However now? I’m placing it on the map.
AllHipHop: You positively are. Any new music out?
Suzi: Yup! I simply dropped an EP referred to as Hit the Goal. It’s obtainable on all platforms. And I’ve bought much more music coming this 12 months, so keep locked in.
AllHipHop: The trade’s modified lots. It’s TikTok this, algorithm that. How do you’re feeling about all that?
Suzi: I’m not gonna lie. I don’t love that now we have to consistently crank out content material. It takes time away from what I actually need to do: be within the studio, making music. That’s what fuels me. However I get it. It really works for some of us, and I respect that. It’s simply not my favourite a part of the sport.
AllHipHop: I really feel you. I bought some recommendation in the present day about making content material simpler with AI concerned.
Suzi: AI is right here whether or not we prefer it or not. If it helps us, cool. However I hope we use it the suitable approach. It shouldn’t substitute the artwork.
AllHipHop: Information. Any final phrases for the folks?
Suzi: Simply have enjoyable! And keep tapped in—it’s Suzi!