Charity, Music, and Prom; My | 2013-04-26

Brittany Smooch is a young, up and coming teen pop star and Hip Hop artist. Brittany's music is fun and catchy and her personality is similar. I had the pleasure of speaking to Brittany yesterday about her music and charity work she has participated in. On the phone, Brittany seems sweet and determined. She knows what her goals are and she is pursuing them with great success. Brittany recently did work with the WGirls for their charity Project G.L.A.M, which gives prom dresses and accessories to girls who can not afford them. You can check it out at http://www.wgirls.org/get-involved/project-glam/

As soon as Brittany answered I knew she was going to be fun to interview.

When did you get into hip-hop?

I have always been into hip-hop music. But when I started writing my own songs it just came out that way. It just sounded like a rap.

When did you know you wanted to pursue a career in music?

I have been involved in music my whole life! At 5 years old I was taking singing lessons and by 7 I was writing my own music. I have always known that this is what I wanted to do.

Who is your favorite rapper?

Oh my God! I have so many favorites. But I guess if I had to pick it would be T.I. He is amazing!

You have a unique Urban style, where do you love to shop?

I love Patricia Field. They have a store in the City and the clothes are so crazy and cool. I really like anything that has a unique feel. I also really like Betsey Johnson.

How did you become involved with the WGirls and Project G.L.A.M?

I have always been involved with charity work. I really enjoy it. I was working with the NY city charity NY Cares and when the chance to do Project G.L.A.M came along I took it. Its really an awesome charity and I love being able to help young girls.

This charity is so amazing, and it must have been cool to see the girls faces as they got their dresses, how was that?

Seeing their faces was priceless. Watching the girls try on dresses and find ones they loved was really exciting.

What did you wear to your prom?

Well, I've actually been to a few proms. But my favorite dress was one I wore to a Long Island prom. It was really girly and looked like a Princess dress. It was pink and lacey. Usually I don't like really girly clothes but this dress was beautiful and really made me feel like a princess.

Do you have any advice for prom goers this year?

"Don't fall into peer pressure." Have fun and enjoy this time in your life but don't think you have to do something you don't want to. That is really important to me.

What do you have coming up?

Well, I just released my EP and now I am working on my new album. I just finished up my High School concert tour and am getting ready for my next performance. I am performing at Six Flags Boston on June 29th.

Who would you love to collaborate with?

Well of course, T.I. since he's my favorite rapper, but I also think it would be really cool to work with powerful women in music. I'd love to do something with Nicki Minaj, Fergie, or Britney Spears.

What is one lyric to describe your life right now?

It would definitely have to be the chorus of my song, "Super Turned Up." Because that's how everything in my life is right now, "Super Turned Up."

You can check out Brittany Smooch on her website http://www.brittanysmooch.com/