Already bolstering a credible resume for her production, Shakari “Trakgirl” Boles knows that her time is now and is looking toward capitalizing. You don’t have to mention to this DMV resident the importance of her position, representing for women and building her own brand, she’s well aware. In today’s hip-hop where many elements of production are copies of someone who is hot at the time, Trakgirl chooses to go a different route.

With production credits attributed to the likes of Omarion and Luke James, Trakgirl places the vibe of the moment into her songs showing that she is a lover while placing the mood anywhere from where she states are “sappy and lovey dovey” to “dark and open.”

“I don’t do cliche things, I don’t do trendy music,” Trakgirl explains. “I’m not into what’s hot now.”

While working on developing her own sound Trakgirl is working with Timbaland on his current album, who will openly boast about her talents as he did a few days ago on Instagram quoting: “Follow my female Producer @trakgirl ! She a beast. I’m building an Empire! #timbalandproductions.”

We caught up with Trakgirl to chat about how she got her start, her personality, the impact of females in the game and straying away from being a cliche producer. – Deshawn Woodards (@DonMagicShawn)