GloRilla: a new rap star ready to conquer the world in 2024
11 september 2024 в 20:13
The next generation of rap superstars is already here, and at the top of the success is GloRilla. «It's really cool. I’m really happy to be a part of this, because it’s a new wave», - she told Refinery29. «I'm happy to be one of those leading this new wave». This new wave will flood the UBS Arena stage on Long Island, New Jersey on September 11th, when GloRilla — recently named a member of the 2023 Freshman Class by XXL magazine — will perform at the 2024 Video Music Awards ceremony. GloRilla kicked off 2024 with a tour release of her single «TGIF» and two albums Yeah Glo! (Alternate Versions) and Ehhthang Ehhthang.
Glo has been climbing the ranks of hip-hop for some time. «I would describe [my story] as staying humble and just continuing to work», - she told Refinery29. «I never gave up, and I always had a vision. That’s what you need; vision and perseverance». So if she leaves empty-handed on November 20th, it won’t be long before she returns to receive her well-deserved awards for her hard work.
GloRilla has also proven that she is on her way to the top, as Audiomack, a music streaming platform with a focus on artists, named her their new #UpNow artist. Audiomack’s #UpNow program highlights the next generation of stars, including Black Sherif, Pooh Shiesty, EST Gee, Sheff G, Omah Lay, and Ayra Starr, among others. «They played an important role in helping me connect with fans in a new way», - Glo said about Audiomack, which will feature her on the #UpNot playlist cover, increasing her presence on the platform. «I thank the Audiomack team for the love they have always shown and look forward to further collaboration with them in the future», - she added.
As Glo prepares for her future — and the world prepares for her next big financial move — here’s what you need to know about GloRilla.
When GloRilla experienced success with «F.N.F»., fans learned that her real name is Gloria Woods, and that «GloRilla» is just a play on her name. However, in October 2022, she shared that her middle name is «Hallelujah», - which caused a slight uproar on Twitter. «And why are you acting like I didn’t tell you my middle name is Hallelujah?» she wrote in a tweet. «That's why I’m so blessed and my cat is so good, spirits!!! Common sense».
«I grew up in church, but we still watched 106 & Park and BET», - Glo told XXL magazine in September 2022. «I liked Bow Wow, Soulja Boy, and Lil Wayne». Describing herself as a quiet child with nine siblings — six boys and four girls — she grew up homeschooling until the fifth grade, when Child Protective Services forced her mother to enroll the children in public school.
The church was her first introduction to music. «I got a lot of solos in the church choir, and as a child, the only music my mom allowed us to listen to was gospel. We had to sneak and listen to other music».
In her teenage years, she shed her shy personality. She gained confidence and began rapping secretly (showing her music only to one of her brothers and her cousin). It wasn’t until 2018 that she started taking her dreams seriously.
Glo uploaded her first freestyle on Facebook in 2016. Two years later, her cousin suggested she pursue a music career seriously and record something not on her phone. She visited a local studio and released «14 Freestyle» in December 2018. In 2019, she released her independent EP Most Likely Up Next, with P Status in 2020.
Her journey was not easy. «I never stopped making music. I often lost motivation, but I never stopped — I started losing everything, like my apartments, my cars. I almost had nothing left. It was at the end of last year and the beginning of this year. I started all over again and thought, 'Damn, I’ll have to go back to work.' I just did everything to survive last year, and then everything got serious, and
Glo has been climbing the ranks of hip-hop for some time. «I would describe [my story] as staying humble and just continuing to work», - she told Refinery29. «I never gave up, and I always had a vision. That’s what you need; vision and perseverance». So if she leaves empty-handed on November 20th, it won’t be long before she returns to receive her well-deserved awards for her hard work.
GloRilla has also proven that she is on her way to the top, as Audiomack, a music streaming platform with a focus on artists, named her their new #UpNow artist. Audiomack’s #UpNow program highlights the next generation of stars, including Black Sherif, Pooh Shiesty, EST Gee, Sheff G, Omah Lay, and Ayra Starr, among others. «They played an important role in helping me connect with fans in a new way», - Glo said about Audiomack, which will feature her on the #UpNot playlist cover, increasing her presence on the platform. «I thank the Audiomack team for the love they have always shown and look forward to further collaboration with them in the future», - she added.
As Glo prepares for her future — and the world prepares for her next big financial move — here’s what you need to know about GloRilla.
When GloRilla experienced success with «F.N.F»., fans learned that her real name is Gloria Woods, and that «GloRilla» is just a play on her name. However, in October 2022, she shared that her middle name is «Hallelujah», - which caused a slight uproar on Twitter. «And why are you acting like I didn’t tell you my middle name is Hallelujah?» she wrote in a tweet. «That's why I’m so blessed and my cat is so good, spirits!!! Common sense».
«I grew up in church, but we still watched 106 & Park and BET», - Glo told XXL magazine in September 2022. «I liked Bow Wow, Soulja Boy, and Lil Wayne». Describing herself as a quiet child with nine siblings — six boys and four girls — she grew up homeschooling until the fifth grade, when Child Protective Services forced her mother to enroll the children in public school.
The church was her first introduction to music. «I got a lot of solos in the church choir, and as a child, the only music my mom allowed us to listen to was gospel. We had to sneak and listen to other music».
In her teenage years, she shed her shy personality. She gained confidence and began rapping secretly (showing her music only to one of her brothers and her cousin). It wasn’t until 2018 that she started taking her dreams seriously.
Glo uploaded her first freestyle on Facebook in 2016. Two years later, her cousin suggested she pursue a music career seriously and record something not on her phone. She visited a local studio and released «14 Freestyle» in December 2018. In 2019, she released her independent EP Most Likely Up Next, with P Status in 2020.
Her journey was not easy. «I never stopped making music. I often lost motivation, but I never stopped — I started losing everything, like my apartments, my cars. I almost had nothing left. It was at the end of last year and the beginning of this year. I started all over again and thought, 'Damn, I’ll have to go back to work.' I just did everything to survive last year, and then everything got serious, and
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