Urban Vault caught up with Canadian recording artist Taddy So Baddy to ask her some questions about her latest track BEDTIME STORY & more…

Taddy So Baddy is a Canadian artist that can do it all, singing, rapping, producing, songwriting you name it. The rapper got her name from an old nickname and has been rapping since she was a pre-teen. So far in her career, she has released several albums, appeared on national TV, and won Female Rapper of the Year in 2018 at the P.E.A.B.O Awards. Her most recent album ‘Welcome 2 my Depression’ touches on the family trauma, mental illness, and drug abuse that she has experienced throughout her life.

What is your name and where are you from?

My name is Taddy So Baddy I am from London, Ontario Canada.

How old are you?

35 yrs. old

How long have you been making music?

25+ years of performing, creating, and enjoying music.

How many songs/albums have you released to date?

Well in the 6+ years I have been creating my own music, my team and I have released 3 albums 2 mixtapes, 10 features, and over 20 singles I have also written songs for movies and assorted brands. I have 2 remixes of Nicki Minaj songs that I perform at live shows too.

Can you tell us about your new track Bedtime Story, the background, and the inspirations behind it?

I swear sad songs work so well for me. I’ve had a lot of sad times in my life. My manager and I have been through similar circumstances in life when it comes to our children and past relationships. We know a lot of people have also had their families torn apart by drugs, divorce, death, jail, and many other reasons. This song idea had been with us for many years, but we never put pen to paper and finished it. So, when my manager heard the song by Machine Gun Kelly called ’27’ it inspired him so much that the idea came to him right away about how he never got to read his daughter bedtime stories as a child, and we found the perfect beat and the rest, as they say, was history. The song speaks for itself and anyone who’s been through this will relate.

Tell us about your Indigenous background and how it affects the way you make music?

My last name is George and my family on my mother’s side is Chippewa from Kettle and Stoney point, in Southwestern Ontario Canada along the south shore of Lake Huron. Even though I am only 25% I’m still a status Indian (to get status your mother must be half or full-blooded) my mother is half Indigenous half, German. My Nana is full-blooded. She was brought up in a residential school and had my mother with a German soldier who had long since been separated and both remarried. My Nana’s name is Mary Jane, she is the sweetest woman you will ever meet, stern but always gave that unconditional love. I spent my weekends and a lot of holidays with her. My parents used to live with her. We always went to the annual pow wows on our reservation and visited my great-grandmother and all my aunts, uncles, and cousins, eating at home-cooked corn soup and fried bread that was the best memories in the world.

Although I do not know our language, I still participate in many of my culture’s special occasions and try to keep up to date on our politics which is usually mailed to every on and off-reservation resident. My ancestor’s history is rich and tragic. My Indigenous background affects my music in many ways such as never holding back my feelings, standing up for myself, and never letting the word “no” get me discouraged. In this day in age, we are censored with our speech on every social media platform but as an independent artist, I can say and do whatever I want. I try to get every emotion and experience I’ve had about that is why I have such a wide variety of music. It’s incredible. I do have a few harsh police songs because some of my family and myself have had their fair share of run-ins with the local police. my great uncle Dudley George was shot and killed while protesting the O.P.P for the rights to their land back when an officer mistook a large stick for a gun. I’ve changed my reckless ways over a decade ago and now being clean from hard drugs and bad influences I’ve learned to put my energy into something much more productive.

What would you say to those that struggle or have struggled with the serious issues you talk about in your music?

I would tell them that when they are ready to quit and get back into a regular routine, there are infinite resources out here to help. I’ve tried to quit on my own and I’ve tried with professional help. All I can say is when you’re ready it will happen naturally, do not give up believing in yourself again. Remember if you put even 1\4 of the effort into getting clean that you put into getting high you will succeed 100000%.

How have you ended up in the music industry?

Over 10 years ago I introduced my manager to the incredible music of rapper Tupac Shakur, and he had already become friends with award-winning producer and hook writer of ‘Who let the Dogs out’ so they wrote and produced a tribute to Tupac called ‘Master Pac’, great song and he’s been going hard ever since. He knew my history as a performer and decided to put me in the booth my 1st song was called ‘I smell pussy on my fingers’ which I recently remixed on my album ‘welcome 2 my depression’.

My style is known as ‘Blunt’N’Upfront’ because I’ve got songs that cover almost every topic you can think of. I’ve even got rap\rock tracks reggae, dance, slow, sad, sexy, funny, political, everything. I love being versatile. I have also been practicing my singing, writing, and producing skills. I’ve acquired a few certificates and have come so far in my 6 years. I’m always learning and growing, and I want to say thank you to everyone who supports me and my music.

What do you think of the music industry?

I think the music industry has come so far and has become a place where independent artists can do anything they put their minds to. We can make a big name for ourselves, and create a great buzz and some great music. I’ve seen artists blow the charts away and have cult-like followings. All you need is content and consistency and there’s no failing! You never know what song is going to hit so create, create, create! We live in the perfect age of technology, every bit of information you could possibly need is at your fingertips and the internet makes everyone in the game accessible. If you are willing to go and look for them, what do you have to lose by asking them questions? I have spoken to some pretty great OGs in the industry, and they have told me to keep doing what I am doing, and I will go exactly where I want to. I think it’s my favorite.

What have you got planned for the rest of 2022?

I have a show coming up on May 21st in London, ON, Canada. It has been 2+ years since my last live show so I am super excited. I also have many new songs coming out. I’m hitting all the important topics like freedom of speech, racism, and love affairs. I’ve got a few sick music videos coming out. some cool features and this bomb interview!!! Thank you so much for doing this, Urban Vault is Litt!!!

What inspires you when you make your music?

What a great question because it’s not just one thing that does it for me. My inspiration can come from a conversation, movie, another artist, tv, or even sex, sometimes just going for a walk can bring out some real creativity. I’m usually the most creative and free-flowing in the late-night \early morning hours.

Who have you collaborated with so far in your career?

Patrick Stephenson award-winning producer\engineer credited with writing the hook Wwho let the Dogs out’. White ivy (fuck you money), James flow (walking vagina), Desert Niggah (white girl, the code, narcissistic bitches, call the police, many more). Wybie (chased a dream), Snow White on da Block (what about the music) Ginn J (better when I’m high), kehmac (just try it).

Who would you like to collaborate with in the future?

I would love to collab with Nicki Minaj, MGK, and Ice Cube.

What’s your favourite track at the moment?

My favorite track right now has to be ‘Chased a Dream’ by me featuring Wybie, it’s so inspiring and upbeat I love the beat, definitely something I can dance, sing and shout to.

What do you do when you’re not making music?

I live in the countryside just west of London, ON, Canada, I enjoy the outdoors a lot and I have 3 boxer bullmastiff mixed dogs. They are energetic. It’s amazing. I’m also beginning to learn about the business side of music so I can be the best possible version of myself.

Which do you prefer, Facebook or Twitter, or Instagram?

Instagram, although they all censor way too harshly.

In a few words sum up your thoughts about Urban Vault and what we’re trying to do?

I think what you guys are doing for artists is amazing! Without magazines like Urban Vault artists like me don’t get recognized much outside our own countries. They are an incredible underground Hip Hop source for hot and new artists and with free song submissions, you can’t go wrong. Thanks again for helping a Canadian indigenous rapper get heard over in the UK.

Thank you for your time and may you carry on making dope, fresh music…

Taddy So Baddy – Bedtime Story via iTunes/Spotify

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