Katie Got Bandz

Katie Got Bandz
Birth name Kiara Johnson
Born (1993-07-22) July 22, 1993
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres Hip hop, Drill
Occupation(s) Rapper
Years active 2011–present
Labels EGL Entertainment
Associated acts Jeremih, Plies, DC Young Fly, Chief Keef, Lil Durk, King L, Wale, Lil Herb, Lil Reese, BJ The Chicago Kid

Katie Got Bandz (born Kiara Johnson, July 22, 1993) is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois, often referenced as the "Queen" of drill music and most recognized for her song "Pop Out" featuring King L.[1][2][3]

Early life

Katie is from Bronzeville, a neighborhood in the Low End area of South Side, Chicago. Katie cites her neighborhood as the muse for her lyrics and the stories she tells while rapping.[4] Her favorite rappers were Waka Flocka Flame, Nicki Minaj, Drake, and Lil Wayne prior to rapping. Also, before she studied biology and pre-med at Truman College.[5]

Musical career

Katie is the debut female rapper of Chicago’s drill music scene,[6] though she has announced plans to transition her music to a more global sound. In several interviews she spoke of the poor reputation Chicago has with respect to crime and violence and the attack of drill music as a result. Katie has said that her intention with drill music is to portray her authentic experience and emphasizes she does not want to influence crime or contribute to the already high crime rate in Chicago through her music.[7]

Her last project Drillary Clinton 3 was released on December 23, 2015, and she intended to transition her sound with this project while paying homage to drill music at the same time. And now, after a three year hiatus, she’s back with her new single entitled “Work It Girl”, released May 10, 2018, on all major digital music outlets. She mentions that she’s refreshed and ready to let her fans discover a different side of the “drill queen”! Her debut EP entitled “Sista B*tch should be hitting the digital music shelves June 26, 2018. The EP itself features new and popular artists, as well as new flavor! There is something created for everybody who listens![1]

Discography

Mixtapes

  • 2012: Bandz and Hittaz[8]
  • 2013: Drillary Clinton [9]
  • 2014: Drillary Clinton 2[10]
  • 2014: Coolin In Chiraq[11]
  • 2015: Zero To 39th[12]
  • 2015: Drillary Clinton 3

References

  1. 1 2 Yohance, Kyle All Hip Hop. July 28, 2015.
  2. ↑ Battan, Carrie Pitchfork. March 6, 2013.
  3. ↑ Raymer, Miles Vice. December 3, 2012.
  4. ↑ Barber, Andrew FSD. March 23, 2012.
  5. ↑ "You Need To Know: Chicago Teen Rapper Katie Got Bandz". Fuse. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
  6. ↑ Caramanica, Jon Chicago Hip-Hop’s Raw Burst of Change New York Times. October 4, 2012.
  7. ↑ Todd, Jessica Vlad TV. July 29, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Katie Got Bandz - Bandz and Hittaz". Retrieved 5 September 2012.
  9. ↑ "Katie Got Bandz - Drillary Clinton". Retrieved 25 June 2013.
  10. ↑ "Katie Got Bandz - Drillary Clinton 2". Retrieved 25 June 2014.
  11. ↑ "Katie Got Bandz - Coolin In Chiraq Hosted by DJ Bandz, DJ Scream, DJ Lil Keem". Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  12. ↑ "Katie Got Bandz - Zero To 39th". Retrieved 19 December 2015.
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