Live stream will be available after this brief ad from our sponsors
ContestsEvents

LISTEN LIVE

Doechii: Trailblazing Rapper Shaping Hip Hop with Empowering Storytelling

In 2022, Top Dawg Entertainment made a splash by signing Doechii, becoming their first female rapper alongside big names Kendrick Lamar and SZA. The Tampa native brings something fresh to…

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 18: Doechii performs at Spotlight: Doechii at GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live on December 18, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

In 2022, Top Dawg Entertainment made a splash by signing Doechii, becoming their first female rapper alongside big names Kendrick Lamar and SZA. The Tampa native brings something fresh to the label with her unique blend of musical styles. Before making it big, she released indie tracks like "Coven Music Session, Vol. 1." Her 2020 song "Yucky Blucky Fruitcake" then blew up on TikTok, sending her popularity through the roof. Her talent really comes through in her latest EP. The hit track "Persuasive," featuring SZA, shows what happens when two powerful women collaborate.

When performing, she becomes a powerhouse of energy and showmanship. Her background in musical theater shines through in her electric performances, with her Vevo special "Booty Drop" stealing the show.

She found her love for music in middle school. Getting picked on by bullies pushed her to create a strong new identity, which sparked her current stage presence.

She stands proud as an LGBTQ+ voice in hip-hop. Every song tells pieces of her story, from hard times to victories, in honest, raw verses. Her style mixes thrift store finds with designer pieces, just like her music combines raw beats with smooth production. She doesn't hold back in her creative process. You can hear Nicki Minaj's influence in her work. But there's also that unmistakable Southern flavor in her sound, coming straight from her Florida roots.

“My experience growing up in Tampa was really colorful, and being from the South, there's a lot of culture,” Dochii told NME.

Getting signed to Top Dawg Entertainment is huge, both for her career and the label's growth. Given their success story, we can expect big things coming up.

Her concerts are packed with pure energy from start to finish. When she hits the stage, her mix of rap talent and theatrical flair creates something special.

Kayla is the midday host on Detroit’s 105.1 The Bounce. She started her career in radio back in 2016 as an intern at another Detroit station and worked her way here. She's made stops in Knoxville, TN, Omaha, Ne and other places before returning to Detroit. She’s done almost everything in radio from promotions to web, creating content on social media, you name it. She’s a true Michigander, born and raised. So, you can catch her camping or vacationing up north to exploring the downtown Detroit or maybe even catching a sports game. During her free time, Kayla enjoys watching movies, roller-skating, crafting, and music festivals. She and her husband together dip into many of the great things Michigan has to offer. Together they also like to travel. A few hobbies of hers include wine and beer tastings, crafting, hiking, roller skating, movies, home improvement projects, gardening, and festivals. She’s always looking to take on more local events happening in the community. She loves connecting with the community. When writing, Kayla covers topics including lifestyle, pop culture, trending stories, hacks, and urban culture.