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Detroit’s platinum-certified hip-hop queen, Kash Doll, is ready to ignite Afro Nation 2024 on August 17-18 with a performance that promises to dazzle and energize. Renowned for her dynamic stage presence and magnetic charisma, Kash Doll is set to deliver her signature hard-hitting rhymes at one of the year’s most anticipated celebrations of African culture and music. With her hometown show just around the corner, The Michigan Chronicle caught up with Kash Doll for an exclusive interview on what fans can expect from this high-octane performance.
Where do you think this Afro Nation Detroit show will rank for your career accomplishments, especially since you will share the stage with artists like Lil Wayne, Shenseea, and PARTYNEXTDOOR?
I’m excited. I’m trying to, really, just wrap my head around how I am going to come and do something a little different, try to do some different beats with my music, and make my performance a little more Afro-Nation. It shows range, for sure. I love to share the stage with Wayne; this is my third time (performing w/Lil Wayne). And just seeing a PARTYNEXTDOOR and everybody else will be another stepping stone in my career.
What can fans expect from this upcoming performance?
First off, this is going to be my first show. So this is my pop-out since my second child. Fans can expect a level up. We are evolving, and we are going to have a good time. I am going to blend my music in differently. I will perform some of the new songs coming out of my new album, give them a little preview, and just have a good time.
You’ve collaborated with many artists in your career. What’s your favorite collaboration so far?
Of course, the one I have with Lil’ Wayne, that’s just like an automatic, so I’m gonna stay outside of that one, Big Sean ‘So Good,’ that is one of my favorites. I love most of my collabs because I don’t just collaborate with anybody. You can’t just pay me to collaborate. I have to genuinely like you and vibe with you as an artist to be my best and give my best creativity. So, I have to give it to Big Sean.
Can you talk about your new album and /or collaborations in the works?
I won’t say anything about that (collaborations), but this project is my best work yet. It’s more personable. It’s range; it shows different sides of me because that’s who I am and where I am in life right now. It’s for my audience that’s growing with me.
It’s where I am as a woman. If you’re a fan who’s grown with me, you’ll understand. It’s for me and women like me. It’s a vibe. It’s house music, songs about my kids, me, and my man on there. And it’s about where I am in life. It talks about real situations. So, I feel like it’s an amazing project. I hope it’s received the way I put it out.
Who does Kash Doll listen to? Who is currently on your playlist?
I like listening to 90s and 2000s music and those vibes. I listen to myself because I prefer to avoid getting sidetracked listening to other people and end up trying to duplicate what’s going on. I don’t like a lot of stuff that’s out right now. When I do listen to music, it’s classic. I love the classics because that’s the era I want to be in. I like anything new out that is smooth, like Summer Walker or Jhené Aiko. I like to throw them on from time to time. They are really soothing and chill.
What will it mean for you to be able to perform in your hometown at the biggest Afrobeats festival in the country?
It means everything; it also lets me know that I’m doing what I need to do. It’s confirmation that I’m doing the right thing. And it’s at home in Detroit, man; it’s no love like it. I feel comfortable doing Afro Nation my first time, and it’s at home because they treat me right. I’m grateful, and it just motivated me to keep going. I feel like this is a sign from God, ‘You’re doing a good job; keep it up.’ It lets me know that I’m doing what I’m supposed to.
For information and tickets to Afro Nation Detroit, visit detroit.afronation.com.
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