Bola aka “Black Betty Boop”

BOLA is a prolific rapper/song writer affiliated with Grand Hustle Entertainment. She started her music career at a young age and now today with the help and support of label mates, she is sure to make history with her solo album that is set to end out 2009 with a bang!

From 1999 to 2002, Bola began honing her skills as a MC. She regularly visited the local record store owned by Oomp Camp where they sold Southern Style mixtapes that drove her to further examine what was then just an interest in Hip Hop. It wasn't before long that Bola began writing her own poetic stories which soon grew into full fledge rhymes. At age 15, she formed the group Xtaci with her childhood friend Sunshine. They then in turn decided to approach T.I. backstage in hopes of becoming a part of the Grand Hustle family. Within that same year, she and her group member Sunshine signed their first deal with Grand Hustle. Her parents hadn't the slightest idea that she was spending most of her time at the Grand Hustle Studios, which first began in a small apartment in Atlanta, Georgia. Bola made excuses to stay out during extremely late hours in order to maintain her loyalty and work ethic to her camp. Bola explains that the atmosphere of T.I. and the PSC camp changed her perspective on women, which transferred her persona to the likes of a male perspective. “I never knew what it truly meant to be a star, until the guys “getting on” first made my initial reaction to their dealings with women and fame very surprising…its crazy what I’ve seen some women do,” says Bola.
She spends a lot of her time in the studio writing music and collaborating with Grand Hustle producers such as The Engineers, Nard and B, C Gutta, and Raz. She has also reached out to upcoming producers like female producer, Coney Girl, who she says she vibes well with. Bola states, “As women we have to help each other showcase our talents, and when it comes to music, and when it comes to Coney Girl, it doesn't matter to her how big or small, as long as it is hot."
Her credentials include appearances on several mixtapes released by PSC and DJ Drama. Collaborations with artists such as Young Dro, Yung Joc and Yung LA. In addition, her constant grind has allowed her to travel the world to places like London and Germany just to name a few.
Bola is a sexy, but yet mysterious rapper to transpire into her generation. With guidance from mentor T.I., the audience can expect a powerful delivery. Like him she is a chameleon when it comes to style. Over the past two decades female acts like MC Lyte, Missy Elliot, Queen Latifah, Foxy Brown, Salt and Pepper, Lil Kim, and Yo Yo have inspired young female artist to pursue careers and still remain powerful. Bola also exudes the same qualities and sassiness that can put her audience in a trance like her leaders. As far as musical influences, iconic MC’s such as Lauryn Hill and Tupac Shakur were always an inspiration when deep in thought.
It’s not hard to see where her passion lies being present throughout the hardships and triumphs of her Grand Hustle label mates. Inspiration and unconditional support from Grand Hustle, Bola, is destined to give female artist a new definition.