AUSTIN, Texas — Mama Duke is a singer/songwriter in Austin. She’s been doing music for a long time but didn’t make it her focus until she was 25 years old.
“I went to the Art Institute for Photography, found out photography was a like and music was a love. Heard Austin was the Live Music Capital of the World, and I was like that’s where my dreams are”, said Mama Duke.
In the beginning, Mama Duke wrote music about her life. After attending a songwriting camp with Universal, she started writing other people’s stories.
When it comes to describing the music Mama Duke makes, she prefers not to put herself in a box.
“I write everything. I’m writing pop music now. I’m not just a rapper anymore. Now when people ask me what I am, I don’t say rapper anymore. I’m just an artist," said Mama Duke.
Mama Duke’s goal is to be in commercials and do more. She landed a voiceover role as a hip-hop hippo. She also writes for other musicians. She’s performing in France at a festival. She has her first show at Stubb’s. The best way to keep up with Mama Duke is on Instagram here.
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