Missing mid 90s moody female singer songwriter lyricism and want it now with an updated hip hop feel or a very jazzy flavor? Well look no further than Miz Metro, the 22 year old New York native whose debut album, Unlimited drops on July 8th. Metro has six years in the game, and with an incredibly diverse background that includes working with Santigold, time spent as a VJ, party host, blogger and television personality and an upbringing by four parents all in the entertainment business, her debut presents an artist with tremendous poise and a clear vision of her career in the future. Think of the point where Fiona Apple meets Lauryn Hill, with Nellie McKay’s adorable flippancy and Lily Allen’s pop sensibilities, backed by a seven piece jazz ensemble with poppy R & B motivations, and you have the industry veteran. At only the tender age of 22, Metro is poised to be at the forefront of the new class of do it all chanteuses in the 21st century.

I had the opportunity this week to chat with the terrifically composed and self-assured Miz Metro about her background, the Unlimited album, holding down a 4.0 GPA at SUNY Purchase, meeting Perez Hilton and his love of lead single “Trashion,” our shared love of Etta James, hopeful future collaborations, and so much more.

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For a chance to hear the debut album in full, check http://www.imeem.com/mizmetro, and for more info on Miz Metro herself, check http://www.myspace.com/mizmetro!

Enjoy, as it’s really an entertaining look into a new artist certain to succeed.

I know in Blog time, SXSW is a distant memory, but I wanted to posts these pictures I took at the Fader Fort (one of the dopest spots to be in Austin that week.) Oh, and can I say, the hipster game was strong with this one.

Bun-B

Rick Ross was supposed to start off a lineup of hip-hop at the last night of the Fort, but he mysteriously disappeared. Officer Ricky’s van and promo team were there, but the Boss was nowhere to be found. Luckily Texas native Bun-B was in town and killed it, rolling through UGK’s impressive list of hits.

Dead Prez

Dead Prez made a surprise appearence as well in support of their new album Information Age.

Miz Metro

A very dope shot of recording artist Miz Metro. Check her out at her MySpace.

East Village Radio

Why is it that everybody I know ended up in the East Village Radio booth? I was like one degree away from getting on air live. Check them at eastvillageradio.com.