Miz Metro - Authentic New York

New York City is oftentimes referred to as a melting pot, and Miz Metro is the musical embodiment of what happens when the contents of that melting pot is ready to be served. “I’m basically New York personified,” she says of her musical style, “I grew up with so many different cultures in New York City that my music is influenced by the diversity of the fine city that I proudly rep.”

Miz Metro was originally inspired to make music after hearing Etta James’ Etta James Rocks the House, and with her band, 86Supreme, she’s creating a unique brand of soul that she recently debuted at Joe’s Pub in, where else, New York City. CMJ audiences will get a taste of Miz Metro later this year, and she plans on having an EP ready in the coming months, as well.

When we caught up with Miz Metro she was just getting off the subway, which is incredibly appropriate considering she has Metro in her name and rocks handmade MetroCard earrings. While walking together she told us about her music, working with Keith Shocklee of the Bomb Squad, and her “refuge for the rebels” of creativity.

Read the full interview at SoulTrain.com.