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There’s no doubt that Nicki Minaj is one of the biggest rappers in the game, so getting the chance to work with her is a dream come true. That’s how Lisa Mercedez feels about getting the chance to remake Nicki’s song Skeng’s “Likkle Miss.”
She admitted she was over the moon when Nicki Minaj reached out to her via Instagram to ask her to be a part of the project. The song “The Fine Nine Remix” was released earlier this week on October 3rd.
It features a roster of strong female Caribbean acts including Pamputtae, Dovey Magnum, Spice, soca artists Patrice Roberts and Destra Garcia, British rapper Lady Leshurr, who hails from St. Kitts and Bronx rapper London Hill, who is of Jamaican heritage.
Lisa Mercedez expressed her continued excitement to be a part of the track to the Observer, and also said she felt it was a historic and powerful remix.
For her, the track is about love and togetherness and the fact that it shines a light on some of the talented female artists in the region. Besides, she’s sure it would help prove to naysayers that female artists can actually come together as one and create something memorable.
The “What A Night” singer also revealed that she is already seeing an increase in work as she has been very busy since the release of the song. This also includes conducting interviews for the Jamaican native who currently resides in London.
Nicki Minaj at the 2022 MTV VMAs
“I just did a collaboration with Patra. She was the one who motivated me to get into music when I was little. I approached her and she gave me a verse for my song, which was produced by Jon FX. I also did a song with Daddy1,” she continued.
Lisa Mercedez started her career in 2014 and indicated that she intends to start working with more Jamaican producers such as Damage Musiq, TJ Records and JonFX. She’s already had some big collaborations, including songs like “Kitty Kat.”
Meanwhile, another rising female deejay, Dovey Magnum, not only admitted that she was happy with the track, but that it was a statement for her to stay true to herself. She made the comments while speaking to the Jamaica Star.
Dovey Magnum said she was getting tired of the constant criticism she had to face in the genre and was happy to be able to express herself on the track. In fact, she said she was close to changing to try to better fit in with what was expected of her.
“They almost make me feel scared and stop making music the way I like to make music. I almost stopped being me. Bad and sexy deejay girl. I sing, I go all conscious with Prayer Me Use And Win and it doesn’t matter, and I’m one of the few artists that when she performs, sounds like her in her songs. But you know what? Who needs to notice my talent, one notices my talent,” she added.
The “Bawl Out” artist believes it’s her persistence that eventually gave her the opportunity to join other popular female acts on the runway. She saw it as another big break in her career and thanked Nicki Minaj, who she believes is a huge fan of her career.
She also said she was happy to defend the original remix of the song, which was somewhat harshly criticized.
The “Bows” singer also said she firmly believes it’s time for dancehall fans to stop fighting for what’s good for the genre, which she believes she’s collaborating with others to do.
The music video for “Fine Nine” was released on YouTube yesterday, October 6, and has already passed 500,000 views.
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