CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - You think gospel and trap music don’t mesh well? We disagree!
DJ Fannie Mae, a Charlotte-based creative, and Tim Miner with Charlotte is Creative came by the studio to talk about her impressive musical journey and how it all started here in the QC.
DJ Fannie Mae founded the “Sainted Trap Choir” in 2020 in collaboration with singer/songwriter Dennis Reed Jr. A devoted church kid, she wanted to combine her passion for secular music and the southern hip-hop genre and create something entirely new.
According to Mae, the “Sainted Trap Choir” strives to bring attention to the true-life stories of Southern church kids and shed light on their experiences, using music, cultural appreciation, fashion and art.
However, since then her career has gone through the roof.
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Semi-finalists on Season 18 of “America’s Got Talent” fantasy league in 2023, they reached the finalist stage in this year’s show.
Recently she appeared alongside Andra Day, singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” during the the Big Game in Las Vegas on Feb. 11.
In addition to that, the choir performed a duet with Sara Barellis; they opened for Janelle Monáe on her “Age of Pleasure” tour and even backed up Alicia Keys on her tour.
“The dream is to dream bigger,” Mae said.
She encourages young performers to seize the opportunity when it presents itself and to never stop believing in themselves and their abilities.
Find more information and updates on the Choir’s website and Instagram page and on DJ Fannie Mae’s personal Instagram page.
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