Ladi C
Name: Chywanda Walker
Birthday: February 22, 1985
From: Gary, IN
Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
Ladi C I always knew she could sing her ass off but when I heard her flow I was so impressed. When I say well rounded artist Ladi C comes to mind, Vice president of Ice World and CEO of 2c's Productions. Ladi C wears a lot of hats but artist has to be my favorite hat that she wears. With songs like "Booty shorts and Heels" "My Angel" a tribute to her cousin and "Two sides to every story" she has a song for every fan. Laid C is making it clear she is a force to be acknowledged she is in this game to stay. Here is some things about Ladi C you should know
Bio
Chywanda “Ladi C” Walker was born on February 22, 1985 in Gary, Indiana. At a very young age she developed a love for music. The age of 5 she began singing in the children’s Choir at church but it wasn’t until she was 8 years old when her mother and choir director discovered that she had a voice. This is where her music abilities began to take off for her. At the age of 10 she taught herself how to play the drums after being told by many men that “women cant’ play the drums”. Saying that she could not do something light a fire under her and from that point forward everything she did would be her best.
Singing always came natural to but rap was something she had to really work at. Ladi C grew up listening to artist like Da Brat, Lil Kim, Mia X, Mc Lyte, Queen Latifah and her all time favorite, Missy Elliot. She admired Missy’s every move, and how she changed the game for females. If there was any artist that she wanted to be like hands down it was Missy Elliot.
In High school, Chywanda continued to sing but her rapping abilities quickly started to over power her singing abilities. So she teamed up with some of the guys at school and began to battle rap. This is when she received the name Ladi C Snappa because she was known for executing any verse that she rapped. Her popularity quickly spread through out the schools and people started requesting that she perform with them during talent shows.
Later in her high school years she began writing short stories that immediately turned into plays. Her first play entitled “Victory over Violence” turned out to be a great success and she knew that writing was something she wanted to continue pursuing.
After graduation, she received a scholarship to Lincoln University for music. In May of 2004 Ladi C along with the Lincoln University choir was featured on a track with Nelly entitled Heart of A Champion off his Sweat Suit album.
In February 2006 she produced her first musical play entitled Double Agent Christian, where she wrote and produced all music. February 2008 she produced her second musical play entitled
‘Real Love’ in which she wrote the play and produced all the music as well, and in February 2010 she wrote her third play entitled
“Confessions” which turned out to be one of the largest musical plays performed at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri packing the house with just over 1000 each night the auditorium was at capacity all three nights of the plays run.
In August of 2010 Ladi C decided that her time in Jefferson City, Missouri was up, after 7 years, 3 successful plays and credible music connections under her belt she moved back to her hometown of Gary, Indiana.
Since returning home she has produced her second album entitled “Eat U Alive” and in June 2011 she released a mix tape entitled “Suppertime”.
May 2011, Ladi C began working with Psycho Drama’s Psyde and produced his mix tape entitled Adam & Eve’ which she was featured on as well. She was also featured on his album which was released the same month entitled “You Have the Right to Remain Psylent”.
July of 2011 Ladi C won the title of “Street Queen” of the Midwest beating out a total of 9 other Hot local female artist.
In September 2011 Ladi C started a showcase called “Queens of the Midwest” to showcase women rappers, singers, poets etc…The first show was a huge success and from this it has now become an on going event which is held every three months in various locations thru out the Midwest.
In February of 2012 she opened for Bone Crusher, Lord Infamous, and Psycho.
In March of 2012 she released her album entitled “Murder Em” which sold over 100 copies in the first week on the streets!!
Her upcoming events including opening for Project Pat as well as the Eastside Boys. She will be hosting her second showcase for the “Queens of the Midwest” pt II which will showcase 20 of the hottest women of the Midwest under one roof, and in May she will be bringing the first annual “Kings of the Midwest” showcase which is looking to be one of the biggest events in Gary thus far.
As an artist, Ladi C’s goal is to become a well respected icon for women of all ages. Her message to women is to ALWAYS no matter what pursue your goals and dreams and let your creative juices flow.
Question and Answer with Good Korner Musiq:
1. Who would you love to collab with and why?
Answer:
I would love to collab with Missy Elliot and Da Brat I love both of those ladies, Missy because i am often compared to her because we have the same gifts and Da Brat because of her flow! She is crazy on the mic!
2. What would you tell a young lady who wants to be in the music business ?
Answer
I would tell a young lady who wants to be in the industry to do her research. Know what you are getting yourself into before you get in to it! Next don't ever charge who you are for anyone! God created you the way that you are for a reason so embrace it! Last but definitely not least Always keep God number one in your life and everything else will fall in line!
3. What made you want to be in the industry?
Answer
When I was a child I always said that I wanted to be a singer. Singing was my first love, then when I was 10 I started toying with the idea f rapping! I played around at first and then over the year I began to get better and better and that's when I knew this was for me! I grew up watching artist like Missy, Da Brat, Mc Lyte, Queen Latifah and all of these ladies had the same thing in common, they were unique so i said to myself, If these ladies can make it in the industry and not chance who they are so can I so that's when I knew industry was my gold!!!!!
3. To you what is a femcee ?
Answer
A Femcee is more then just a word, its a statement! Its not just about being a rapper but its more than that, its about stage presence, image, lyrical content, attitude, and most importantly humility! Humility is the key cause any lady can be a rapper but not every female rapper is a femcee!!
