Ms Proper
Los Angeles, CA | Established. Jan 01, 2005 | SELF
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Escaping Reality,” Ms. Proper (Soundcloud, #HipHopMadeMeCool)
On her debut, Richmond’s Ms. Proper presents hip-hop as a method and practice of art and living. For Ms. Proper, “Escaping Reality” is the ability to speak about her life through music. Moving from somnolent R&B reminiscent of Tinashe to sped-up lyricism of Cam and China and everything in between, the release allows the space for Ms. Proper to showcase her artistry. Her album reinforces hip-hop’s ability to allow artists to imagine and re-imagine their history to make room for the future. - Style Weekly Magazine
It’s no secret that you rep VA heavy, are you working with any artists in the area we should be on the look out for?
I wouldn’t say working with, but I am definitely aware of what’s going on in the city and some of the artists here, like there is this cat name Michael Millionz that I think is pretty dope. Nickelus F is doing his thing, there is this band called Butcher Brown and this female emcee named Miss Proper that’s pretty dope, so yeah man I keep my ear to the streets. - Tiffany Hamilton : The Source Magazine
Thanks for supporting this weeks up-and-coming hip-hop artists! The votes are in for the fourth week of our 2016 "This Is My Year" fan-challenge. - A3C
New Full Length LP from Richmond VA Hip Hop Recording Artist, Ms. Proper titled, "Escaping Reality". This is an excellent body of work from the Female Emcee. Released exclusively on XXL.com, Prop delivers differently than she has on her other projects. And trust, she still brings the bars as always! With Bangers like "Trapped Inside My Mind", "Told Mama" featuring fellow Richmond Emcee, Versace Chachi, and my Personal Favorite, "Henny Talk" featuring her little Sis, Ty Tha God. This is definitely one of the Best Hip Hop Albums to drop out of Richmond so far! Keep up the work, Prop!!! - Dope Music Daily
Imagine a life with no pain, no struggle, and no stress. Seems surreal right? In a time where it seems we are surrounded by negativity, when we can’t face reality we escape it. Richmond, VA artist Ms Proper shares her journey with us on her newly released album, Escaping Reality, featuring artists such as Versace Chachi, Supa Soop, Ty Tha God, and Erikka J. - Bound 2 Hip Hop
Shantele Person, a.k.a Ms.Proper, since jumping on our radar a few years ago, is finally releasing her first album and project since 2011, Escaping Reality on January 26th. Though she lives out of state currently, RVA always lives in an artist’s’ heart, come on, it’s a given. - GayRVA.com
PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — We often hear about rappers with controversial lyrics who exhibit self destructive behavior.
But on Wednesday, 8News anchor Ava-Joye Burnett introduced us to a local artist who is using her words to set a positive example for the next generation. - ABC 8 News
Recently I caught up with one of the hardest working women in local hip hop: Ms. Proper. We got a chance to talk before her show on October 6th at The Kingdom. I was also greeted by So Illa, as well as Concise, Ms. Proper's comrade at So Proper Entertainment. This interview has given me a great deal of respect for her, and her goals to become one of the best. We chatted about the RVA scene, longevity, and the ups and downs of the road to stardom - RVA Magazine
The new video from up-and-coming RVA rapper Ms. Proper is out, and it is fierce! "Get It Started" constitutes a preview for her soon-to-be-released album, Escaping Reality, and based on what we're hearing here, the album's gonna blow away the entire RVA hip hop scene when it drops. The video for "Get It Started," which was directed by Rob Roby of Soul Live Media, doesn't feature any complicated storylines or anything--it's just Ms. Proper and her So Proper Entertainment crew hanging out backstage at Kingdom - RVA Magazine
Everyone who is interested in the goings-on in Richmond hip-hop should check out BET's 106th & Park on July 13, as local artist Ms. Proper will be making an appearance on the show as part of Wild Out Wednesday. - RVAmag
May 28th, 1987 a lyricist was born in Fayetteville, NC. Growing up in the Commonwealth of Virginia as the years went by her family and peers did not know she would grow to be the lyricist she is today. Born Shantale Person, she began writing at the young age of 8. - Hip Hop Lead
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Still working on that hot first release.
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Ms Proper began writing at the age of eight under the influence of her poetic mother. After years of transforming her craft and exploring the recording process it wasn't until 2005 that she began to take her career as a musician more seriously. With her heart into music, she created So Proper Entertainment and employed a roster of other talented artists in the Virginia area to whom she executive produced albums for. However, her love for music broadened once listeners requested that she release her own compilation of songs for them to enjoy, which birthed her debut mixtape, Addicted To The Game.
In 2007, Ms Proper was selected to perform in her first show at the Byrd Theatre in Richmond, Virginia. It was at that time that she knew how much she truly loved being an artist herself. Since then Ms Proper has released three projects, numerous singles, performed in many venues along the East Coast and South, and also landed a performance on one of BET's most memorable shows, 106 & Park. This year Ms Proper released her debut album Escaping Reality on XXL, was mentioned as an artist to watch in the Source, and won the "This Is My Year" Fan Challenge for a chance to perform at A3C.
While briefly relocating to Atlanta, Georgia, Ms Proper spent many days and nights learning the business side of the Entertainment Industry through her mentor Joy Young of J.Couture Productions. It was this opportunity that gave Ms Proper the chance to climb the ropes by entering as an intern, becoming promoted to an assistant, and finally becoming the first employee of the company by signing on as Project Manager where she participated in many marketing campaigns for artists such as Trey Songz, Kevin Gates, and more.
In addition to continuing to work diligently in her music career, Ms Proper has made an effort to give back to her communities by speaking to the youth on a multiplicity of causes including anti-bullying, anti-violence, and teen pregnancy.
When she isn't behind the mic, Ms Proper is busy as the Creative Director of the Branding company Creative Addix, as well as, speaking at numerous schools under her own anti-bullying initiative Hip Hop Against Bullying.
Ms Proper recently released her fourth project and debut studio album, Escaping Reality which is available now on Sound Cloud.
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