Today we’d like to introduce you to Chantae Vetrice.
Hi Chantae, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
My musical journey started from a very early age. My family consists of quite a few musicians and my father was in the music business growing up so I got a taste of what it’s like to be in a recording studio, etc. Over time, I continued my pursuit and was always involved in the church choir, school choir/orchestra and eventually when I made it to college at Georgia State University, I decided to pursue it as a professional career.
Even though I moved back to NYC after college, I would continue coming back and forth to ATL for work. But ultimately, I needed a drastic change to really grow into who I am today so, I moved to Ibiza, Spain for two years. Those two years were incredible and highly productive for me as I worked with some of the world’s top DJs and created more of a persona that would eventually lead me to signing with Anthony Dent, CEO of State of Mind Muzic in ATL. We created some really great music and to this day, I am grateful for that experience and the skills I was able to enhance by being around some of Atlanta’s best (Producer J. Rell, Jirou Street, J.Bonkaz… the list goes on).
Currently, I am an independent artist with 2MaroMedia in NYC. I just made The New York Times in January for my song “Elevated” in collaboration with NY-based cannabis brand Happy Monkey & The Van Gogh Experience in New York. Needless to say, I’ve been working hard… I’m in the middle of pushing my new single “Remember”, gearing up for an SXSW 2022 performance in April and about to drop my new merchandise line this month! We busy!
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
There have definitely been some struggles along the way. The music business is still in some ways like the Wild Wild West so only the strong survive. I think that one of my biggest hurdles is being a black female artist in this industry. I feel that we have a lot more to prove on a daily basis, just to receive a lil recognition and unfortunately, you also get put into a box if you are a black female artist. Especially if you are coming out on the scene with a different sound other than what’s out at the moment.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’m a trap/pop artist and the sound I’m creating is definitely unique…according to what I keep hearing! I have always loved pop and rock music so I’m constantly taking those elements and infusing them with dark trap/hiphop beats.
For me, this is a representation of not just who I am as an artist but it represents the lifestyle I live. Being authentic to myself is what I believe truly sets me apart from others. I’m proud of the fact that I’ve been able to remain consistent and continue to evolve because this is what brings opportunities to my door.
Do you have any advice for those just starting out?
If you can build your own home studio, DO IT! Since covid, I’ve built mine out and it’s been one of the best things I could’ve ever done because I am constantly creating and my songwriting process has become more effective. I wish I had done this from day one.
Contact Info:
- Email: info@chantaevetrice.com
- Website: www.chantaevetrice.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chantaevetrice
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chantaev
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chantaevetrice
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/chantaevetrice
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0oLhUZmnf5X9ZFeVvkiuTg?si=0TjM6luNR-mYWW5YqDhscg
Image Credits:
Personal Image with hat @MariJBrooklyn for TO+NY magazine Other images by Ken Watson of Phodasity
