Known as the “Boss Bitch”, Alja Ka'Million is blazing the trail for the next generation of Hip Hop female singers & rappers. Her raw image and racy lyrics put her in a class all by herself. She has worked & written with some of the industry’s biggest names such as: Missy Elliott, Mindless Behavior, Polow da Don, Dr. Dre, Dirty Money, Rick Ross, Trey Songz & many more.
Jacksonville, FL native, Alja Ka'Million admits growing up in the community of “Pearlworld” wasn’t always a walk in the park. She says some of her peers often started fights with her simply because she was different and attractive. Even as a child, Alja Ka'Million recognized the special gift she possessed yet, she refused to allow her haters to keep her from developing her God-given talents. Her big break came when she was invited to collaborate, as a songwriter, with Usher Raymond for Esmee Denters, a new artist signed to the Justin Timberlake’s label, this helped pave the way for Alja.
Her edgy lyrics and hard beats were recognized by Interscope chairman and producer, Jimmy Iovine who invited Alja Ka'Million to write for the Pussy Cat Dolls. While working on this project in Los Angeles, she was offered a record contract. Believing she had finally arrived, Alja Ka'Million was well on her way to realizing her dream or at least that was what she thought. Industry politics caused her to step away from the label and the business to re-evaluate her future. After a brief hiatus, Alja Ka'Million decided to boss up and give the music business another chance. She was called upon to put her songwriting talents to the test once more. She soon found herself writing for R & B superstar, Rihanna's latest album entitled, "Talk That Talk".
Alja Ka'Million was back and not a minute to late; she was recently started her Indie label, Rippahouse Records. Her new project “#IAMNOTARAPPER” is a mixtape/album showcasing her versatile talents as a rapper and singer.
Alja Ka’Million’s sound is one that she refers to as Trap-N-B. It’s a collaboration of hard south 808 heavy bass gritty production and R&B. The content is urban, raw, edgy and bossy. The B stands for the R&B of Alja’s unique music. Her sexy ballads showcase her singing skills. Her lyrics birthed from real life experiences and struggles evolving into a self-made female entrepreneur. Her desire is to write music that people can relate as she entertains the masses. Alja Ka’Million finds her real strength and inspiration from those who love her most, her family. Her mother, grandmother, four brothers and two sisters are her biggest supporters. Alja Ka’Million currently lives in the Atlanta area
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