Welcome to The Watchlist: Conversation With a Vision where Straight Official’s own DJ Gea chops it up with a purpose. Lul Jaida is a trendsetting artist who is providing music and entertainment at a high level.
Q&A WITH LUL JAIDA
DJ GEA: Let our readers know where you from & how did the city you lived in motivate and push you?
Lul Jaida: I’m from the south suburbs of Chicago. I also, lived in Chicago for a couple years as well. Where I come from, it’s like I get the best of both worlds, living in the city showed me a different type of survival to make me grind harder from what I was normally used to growing up in the burbs.
How did you get started in music? What was it about music that caught your attention?
I always had a thing for music growing up, I used to write songs when I was in middle school, but I started making music after I figured out I had the talent and a lot ppl supported/ believed in me. So I just kept going & I was dedicated to getting better at it.
Where did the name come from?
My name is already Jaida, I just added the “Lul” on it. I used the Lul instead of Lil because a lot of ppl already had lil in front of there name. Even with my name being Lul Jaida but it’s still Big Jaida not the Little one!
How long have you been doing music? What has been your biggest accomplishment so far?
I’ve been doing music consistently for 2 years but I started making music & dropping in 2020. My biggest accomplishment so far is getting my music spent regularly on WGCI & 92.3. Also, having over 120k+ streams on one of my latest single “Back Seat” audio, as well as other records I have out. However the “BACK SEAT” Music Video coming sooner than they think!
SHIFTING GEARS
What do you bring to the game that no other artist is bringing now?
I’m in my own lane, I’m not following behind the next person. My work ethic, I’m one of the hardest working female artist buzzing out of our market. My voice/sound is different. I’m one of the only unsigned INDEPENDENT artists from Chicago with a whole team.. 2 managers, my own DJ, and dancers. & I’m moving around state to state with no deal! Basically building my own machine in the game.
In 2025 how do you plan to set the tone?
I plan to keep dropping fire music with visuals & keep giving my fans the best shows wherever I perform. I’m going to continue moving around til everybody across the world know my name & who I am.
What are some things you aspire to do with your music?
I aspire to be able to make ppl dance (not twerk) actually dance with choreography, to motivate & inspire others, to get happy when you hear my music and have ppl to be able to relate to things we both may have went through in our past.
LUL JAIDA STAY LIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LETS TALK MUSIC
Describe your style of music?
I have multiple styles of music but I would say my style of music is like lit, baddie, bossy, fun, confident, getting money, freaky type of music.. but also dance and pop records too, etc.
What’s your process for writing a song?
I like to listen to a beat, then form the beat as I write my lyrics. Then go to the Stu for 6-12 hour sessions and knock out my songs.
Have you had any live shows and if so tell me about your favorite performance?
I’ve had so many live performances, I just did 14 stages at SXSW. But my most favorite performance would probably be when I performed at WIU. It was so lit, so much love shown. I’d definitely go back and perform again!
What single are you pushing and how did it come about? How long did it take you to write it? Who is the producer? Is there a visual for the song?
I’m pushing my 2 singles “Backseat” & “on dummy”. “Back Seat” is produced by international Ukraine producers @djeverb & @rocco_dj. I went based off the title and the beat which made the song easy to write, and I described my experience/ relatable things. It only took me a hour to write. The visual is already shot and will be coming soon!
“On Dummy” is produced by @rjaeonnatrack. Once I heard the beat, it made me feel like I was on dummy lol. The beat so hard, and it go crazyyy. I wanted to talk my stuff on it. The visual is out now featuring A.R. the mermaid out of Memphis. It took me like 20-30 minutes to write this verse and hook.
IN CLOSING
Besides music, are there any other ventures you are currently sewing your seeds in?
Yes, right now I’m getting ready to launch my merchandise line! & I want to start my own makeup/cosmetics line, as well as other business later down the line!
Where do you see yourself in the next 3 to 5 years?
I see myself performing on bigger stages like rolling loud/big jam/summer smash & performing in different countries! Being nationally known! Working with bigger artists, having everybody in Lul Jaida merch. Stepping into different lanes and genres of music.
Let the people know how to get in contact with you.
My instagram is @Luljaida_ but for features and bookings contact @Ctccrazyduwop_ or @hrmshaunb or just Email: [email protected]
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