Recording artist, influencer, and philanthropist Karma The Artist cares deeply about how people, especially women, are treated. Through her company Treble Girl Entertainment, the LA native offers educated guidance and consulting, valuable industry resources, and opportunities to build brands, hone skills and sharpen talents.
Through her Find Your Karma non-profit organization, she helps the underprivileged that may have lost their way by lighting their path to mental health resources, career and job training, and tutoring.
With so much in her heart and in her hands, Karma still finds time to make exceptional music. A critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, and producer, she has traveled the world to showcase what she’s learned along the way. Current single “Before It’s Over” deals with one last chance to express how you feel.
In THIS INTERVIEW Karma The Artist expressed to us her feelings on having mental strength, empowering women, and turning her thoughts into songs!
Karma, you’re making music and decisions that empower other women. Is there a specific woman, or certain decisions women have made, that are empowering you?
Women in general empower me; from the way we are able to give birth and life, to so many things in life during a time when our power isn’t fully recognized yet. I love watching women win. Period. It empowers me to know that I’m not alone in the fight as well as pushes me to keep going no matter what!
We applaud how you’re using your power as a creative influencer and as a singer. Would you say your strengths are greater inside or outside the recording booth?
I would have to say my powers are greater outside the booth. Although in the booth I find myself the most vulnerable and open to exploring the depths of my creativity, it’s outside of it that I now find the courage to share my gift with others – which is the most precious part of the process that I am enjoying as opposed to just performing on the road all the time.
Is your philanthropy a foundation of your companies or is it vice versa?
I definitely feel my philanthropy is a foundation of my company. It’s the backbone of why I wanted to do music on a high level and be competitive. Although I am modest and humble, having a competitive business or brand to generate the attention necessary for each cause is a challenge I gladly take on every day.
What’s the best gift you’ve been given and how did it impact you?
My first keyboard. It unlocked the passion to create what I was hearing and learning by ear since I was barely old enough to walk. It allowed me to explore the depths of my artistry. Now if I can only get the nerve to start playing at my live shows…
Are you hoping people get the same or a similar feeling when they hear your music?
When people hear my music, I want them to get a feeling that they’re experiencing something they never have before, but also needed, even if it’s just to feel good in the moment or like they’ve been there before. I want people to feel good every time they hear a Karma The Artist record!
What besides your writing helps you stay mentally strong?
My spirituality has helped me stay mentally strong, balanced and centered, especially during this time. It also helps guide my writing and artistic choices. I want people to know you can be spiritual and live a full and fun life as well.
When did you realize, and understand, that your thoughts about life would make good songs?
When I was in high school making up songs about my favorite snacks, juices – addicted to apple juice – and just random hooks that went with the dance I made it up in the moment. My friends would come up to me singing things I made up out of habit. The rest is history!
What did you learn about creativity from traveling outside America?
I learned that real creativity is birthed from true experience, good or bad, and not always what is traditional. I met and performed with some amazing singers and musicians from overseas that – if given the same opportunities we have here – would soar. I also know I could do well in others places outside of America. So, the question now is where to next?
What do you want to creatively change here in our country?
I would like to see how we integrate art and music back into the schools in a way that keeps them excited and motivated. Leaving behind full-time teacher to become full-time in my craft and gifts was an exchange that I needed, but emotional just the same. I hope to pour back into the places that mean the most, and that starts in the schools.
You’ve experienced a lot as an educator, an entertainer, and an entrepreneur, and you’re building yourself to be a notable example to women and young girls. How important is it to you for young boys to grow up watching and experiencing a creative, giving, empowering woman like you?
It is extremely important that our young boys grow up to be the leaders of tomorrow. The only way that happens is if we give them the opportunity to learn how to empower everyone including women and themselves.
Under Treble Girl Ent and the help and direction of some notable male mentors of mine in the industry who supported without cause or gain, I will help groom the next wave of leaders in the industry to reset the standard for women and artists alike! |THIS.
[By Mr. Joe Walker]
