NEW BREED OF FEMALE
EMCEE
Jazmin Despaigne, (born July 5, 1984), better known by her stage name
LuMi’ Naughty (or LuMi’), is a unique multifaceted rapper, with
experience in modeling, dancing and rapping in multiple genres. Nominee
& award winner, of the 2012, 5th Annual Carolina Music
Awards, for the Hip Hop Female of the year
category.
Born in Bronx NY, but raised in Washington Heights (uptown Manhattan).
Like many, LuMi’ Naughty had grown up in a volatile neighborhood.
Poetry was a vice used as an “escape from reality.” With the ability
to overcome the odds of being a product of her environment, LuMi’
Naughty has much to offer. Her versatility and unique way of being,
defines who she is.
Her Puerto Rican & Cuban bloodline adds a certain “Caribbean spice” to her music. She
has an uncanny ability to combine various genres in her music. These
include Hip Hop, Rap, Reggaeton, Pop, Latin, Dance Hall, Dub-step and
more. Her innate ability to combine different genres lead to LuMi’
Naughty’s emergence as the First Lady of the group, CTP, Controllando
the People known as J-Anonymiss AKA J’Dez. When asked what she plans
to achieve, she responded: “I am a Cross Genre Female Emcee… I’m coming
for it all and my overall goal is to make a positive impact resulting
in positive changes whether in music or the world!”
Honor Roll student throughout her scholastic career and attended Hunter
College in 2002. After a year of college, LuMi’ Naughty then decided
to serve our country and dedicated four years of her life to the United States Marine Corps. Upon the end of her honorable service
she enrolled and graduated, with Special Honors, from Anthem Institute
and received certification for Medical Assisting. A proud parent of
a seven year old daughter, Sha’Mya Rene, who is the inspirational
source that drives LuMi’ Naughty to persevere and reach any goal/goals
she sets.
In the beginning, LuMi’ Naughty found that poetry served to be therapeutic
when coping with the trials of her youth and an ointment for the pain
that comes with the struggles and obstacles of life. Once her poetry
and love for music merged, she had found her niche. She’s always been
proactive and ambitious. At age 18 she tried out for Diddy’s MTV Making the Band
Part 1. She went on to the next round and didn’t make it, but
received some very inspiring words from Diddy: “I see a lot of talent
and potential, I know you are capable of more, bring all that to the
plate then you’ll be ready.” After years of focus and determination,
LuMi’ Naughty knows she is ready. On her modeling side, she tried
out for America’s Next Top Model’s
Cycle 13, which was as she states: “An amazing
experience, even though I didn’t get through to finals it was great
trying, from the 17 hour wait in the cold to interacting with other
models.”- LuMi’ Naughty. Also in 2010, LuMi’ Naughty was signed
under Seur Jams Ent / Dunk Ryders- Ricky Smiley Affiliates.
Now she is free and independent looking for that major break! When asked
who are her major influences she simply replied “Music.” To her
it’s more music as a whole than an individual artist. “The passion behind my music is immeasurable;
music is my television, my escape, my language and way of communicating.
I love watching my own video in my head play while an instrumental is
playing. It’s just a passion that calms me and never leaves my side,
I just love it.”
Just to answer your curiosity, when asked “what
was the significance of her name?” she replied: “There are
two main sides that make me up. They say I illuminate the room with
my presence, personality, and smile and that’s where LuMi’ comes
into play. On the other hand I have a little wilder “don’t play
me attitude” with an elite lyrical flow, which is where Naughty comes
into action. LuMi’ Naughty defines me – along with all my
sides triggered by the different emotions I feel.”
Prepared to fill the void of a 3-D (3 Dimensional
artist) and cross genre female emcee, LuMi’ Naughty is taking the
scene. Teaming up with DOX Kingdom Productions & NcRapScene’s
Coco Filipina, an excellent asset to “The CHES CLUB.” LuMi’
Naughty will create a huge impact on music, modeling and entertainment
industry as a whole.
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