We had the good fortune of connecting with Niecey Blanco and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Niecey, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
I’ve always wanted to be an entrepreneur. I sold candy and chips as a child, and other things I cant say as an adult. In 2016 I did a semester with all online courses and I started the process of opening my store. I knew it would be a great way to express myself and build the financial support I desired, I’ve always been a hard worker at all of my jobs so I knew I could do the same for myself. in November of 2019 It got really tough for me financially and I was going through a depression. I moved back to Humboldt to reset myself mentally and I realized I forgot all the things I could do. I started hustling, and doing hair again, connecting people and it picked me back up. I started selling sex toys at the beginning of the pandemic because I realized people would probably be in the house with nothing to do and be horny. After that I just kept pushing and told myself I was going to just make ALL my dreams come true and one is being a successful entrepreneur with multiple businesses.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I rap and entertain. I have always had a huge personality and been the life of the party. I didn’t know I would become a rapper but my love for music has always been here. I’m most proud of my growth as an artist I’ve found my confidence, tone, flow. I can ride the beat. I can keep up with my males peers and in a lot of cases kill them on the track. It’s almost as if I don’t even want to hear my old music but It reminds me that If I keep pushing I’m bound to make something great! I’ve made a lot of songs that no one is going to hear, I’ve critiqued myself, listened to feed back and practice. I try not to be like no one else, I don’t listen to other rappers when I’m about to write because I don’t ever want to have them stuck in my head while I’m doing me. More than anything I’ve practiced and kept myself humble. I’ve listened and made sure I felt like what I am doing is hard. Doing music is not easy or cheap. Its a hustle that requires grand investments in yourself. I have sacrificed in order to do something I love and I feel like its paying off. The small wins are so encouraging it lets me know I’m on the right path. The silence from people let’s me know I’m on the right path because if it was bad they would Bleed me. *Instead they are just waiting to see if I’m going to make it or not before they support. I want the world to know that I’m building a brand within myself and its not going no where. Everything I’m doing now is the beginning. Its pointless not to support because you going to have to change your mind at some point might as well say you fucked with me from the beginning. I want to encourage people to find something you love and push it. Find your lane and ride it, no matter what it is. It doesn’t have to be what everyone else wants and desires. Everything you want you can make it happen and require it from the people around you too.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
So I love getting dressed up and catching a vibe in the city. One of my favorite places is Skybar at the mondrian. Its cool for even brunch with a bottle of champagne and good salad. maybe hit the SLS rooftop, get in the pool and chill for a little. I’m personally a sleepy person so afterwards a nap would be required. Dinner at STK which is my fave. Hit secret hookah in hollywood, then the strip club pre pandemic it wouldve been crazy girls but now its club 305. If we are on something a little chiller. A1 burger just opened back up and its a LA staple. I lived on 7th and Vernon my whole life before college. I’m a VERNON AVE baby. get a bottle from brynhurst and slauson. Get food from Wii Jammin maybe bag a Jamaican, chill out before going to Berkshire and seeing where the night leads.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I’ve been blessed to work with two really dope producers Finesse and Janky. Finesse took to me and helped me find my confidence in music. He really supported me and pushed me to pursue it. It pushed my pen and told me to come harder, spent countless hours in studio working with me. Janky also has worked incredibly hard for me and we’ve built a bond that works so perfectly for creating. It like when we are recording he understands my visions and helps me bring them to life. He created a space where I could be comfortable to look stupid and try new things, switch my flow, and he truly believes in me. Without the two of them I wouldn’t be where I am musically or maybe not even doing music still.

Website: imagela.bigcartel.com

Instagram: nieceyblanco

Twitter: nieceyhussle

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOvJlIjvIezo6DUeZEZlzXg

Image Credits
John D Starling and GFX Mambo

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