Rising Stars: Meet Stacy Epps of Kennesaw

Today we’d like to introduce you to Stacy Epps.

Hi Stacy, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I’ve always lived at the intersection of creativity, learning, and service. I grew up as an army child and lived in over fourteen places, which gave me a distinct worldview early on. Moving so often taught me how to adapt, how to listen, and how to move comfortably between different worlds and ways of thinking. I’m not stuck in one rigid identity or perspective and that flexibility has shaped how I live, create, and lead.

Music was my first language. I came up as an artist, vocalist, and songwriter, while always balancing my creativity with scholarship. Learning and education have always been central to who I am. I spent many years teaching and guiding artists about the music business—helping them understand contracts, ownership, and how to protect themselves in an industry that too often takes advantage of creators.

After seeing so many of my artist friends taken advantage of, I made the decision to become a music attorney. I attended USC Law School in Los Angeles during a unique moment in my life—at the same time that Eye was released as part of the Madvillain project. I was simultaneously a professional recording artist and a law student, fully engaging both sides of my brain. That period crystallized my path and showed me that I didn’t have to choose between my identities—I could integrate them.

Those experiences pushed me beyond perceived boundaries and into a more expansive way of being. Today, I bring together my work as an artist, attorney, educator, and mother of 3 in service of artists, community, and long-term legacy. My spirituality is my rock. Meditation is my key. It grounds everything I do and keeps me aligned, present, and open to the highest vision for my life.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
No—it hasn’t been a smooth road. I took the long road, not the easy one, because I knew what I wanted and I wasn’t willing to compromise my vision or my values for a quick buck.
I came up as an independent woman in hip-hop during a time when women—especially women of color—were rarely taken seriously as artists, thinkers, or leaders. I didn’t fit neatly into a box, and that meant I wasn’t signed. So I learned how to do everything myself—booking my own tours, pressing my own CDs, walking them into stores, and building my career one relationship at a time without the infrastructure most people rely on.
Along the way, I became a single mother and learned how to balance creativity, survival, and responsibility, often without a safety net. I’ve also navigated an industry where my knowledge and professionalism were frequently underestimated, requiring constant self-advocacy while maintaining my integrity.
I also went through a period of deep self-judgment, where I became severely critical of my own art. That inner pressure silenced me and left a real absence in my life for many years. Reclaiming my voice required patience, compassion, and a return to my spiritual grounding.
The road wasn’t smooth—but it was intentional. The long road taught me resilience, clarity, and how to choose alignment over shortcuts. Returning to my art from a place of wholeness has been one of the most powerful parts of the journey.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
My work lives at the intersection of art, law, and spiritual practice. I’m a professional recording artist, an entertainment attorney, an educator, and a spiritual seeker and healer—and I don’t separate those paths. They inform one another.
As an artist, I’m known for my work in hip-hop and soul that centers presence, depth, and emotional truth. I first reached global audiences through my vocals on Madvillainy, a seminal project that has since achieved Gold status and continues to influence generations of artists. I’ve released solo work that reflects my evolution as both an artist and a woman, and I’ve collaborated with visionary creators including Madlib, MF DOOM, Talib Kweli, and Diamond D, among others. Most recently, in 2025, I released my album FLOWHEART, which was very well received and marked a powerful return to my voice—music rooted in love, healing, and spiritual connection. I came up independently, built my career without a major label, and continue to create music as a healing and connective force rather than chasing trends.
As an attorney, I’m the founder of The Epps Firm and Resource Collab, where I specialize in music, entertainment, intellectual property, and legacy planning for artists and estates. I’m known for protecting creators with both legal precision and cultural fluency. My clients have included artists and estates such as MF DOOM, Madlib, Talib Kweli, and Diamond D, among others. I don’t just draft contracts—I help artists understand power, ownership, and long-term sustainability.
As an educator and advocate, I’ve spent many years teaching artists how the music business actually works—demystifying contracts, publishing, and rights so creators can protect themselves in an industry that often exploits creativity. Education and empowerment are core to my practice.
And as a spiritual seeker and healer, I offer work rooted in meditation, breathwork, and heart-centered awareness. Spirituality is my foundation—it’s how I stay aligned, how I reclaimed my voice after a long period of silence, and how I support others in reconnecting to theirs.
What I’m most proud of is that I didn’t choose one lane. I built a life that honors my full intelligence—creative, analytical, emotional, and spiritual. What sets me apart is that I understand artists from the inside out. I’ve lived the work, studied the systems, and maintained my integrity throughout. I build, protect, and heal—simultaneously.

What were you like growing up?
Growing up, I was very determined and hardworking. I gave 100% to whatever I was doing and always tried to do my best. I was curious, focused, and independent—and yes, sometimes I was called “bossy” 😄, which I now recognize as early leadership and clarity.
I loved music and art and being creative, and I spent a lot of time swimming, which gave me a sense of freedom and strength in my body. But more than anything, I loved reading. Books were my sanctuary. Reading opened worlds for me, expanded my imagination, and shaped how I think. It made me reflective, observant, and deeply interested in people, systems, and ideas.
Because I moved so much growing up, I learned early how to adapt, how to read a room, and how to hold my own in different environments. I was thoughtful, driven, and internally motivated, with a strong inner compass. Looking back, I can see that the same qualities that define my work today—discipline, curiosity, creativity, and leadership—were already present then.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.stacyepps.com
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/stacyepps
• Facebook: https://Facebook.com/stacyepps
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@stacyepps
• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/stacyepps
• Other: https://eppsfirm.co

Image Credits
Maryann BaeGod, Kauchki, Ietef, Lynwood Robinson