Dj Premier and Heather Hunter? thats like Lex Steele with Dr Dre

whatever... I guess she gets props for that. When you can get premier I guess that shows you are serious about your craft.


I didn't know she did grafitti. This girl is a renaissance woman. I want to see samples of her tags. (that could be a innuendo)

samples of her music:

http://www.blorecords.com
sounds better than alot ny club women emcees.

from Ballerstatus:

Don't let the pretty face fool you; Heather Hunter is serious about this rap game. While her history in the in the adult entertainment industry is well

For more info on the Heather Hunter, visit BloRecords.com
documented, Heather retired from the x-rated game 12 years ago and is now focusing on her music and art. Her debut album, Double H: The Unexpected, finds Heather mixing her sultry ways with the vintage Hip-Hop she grew up on. With production from heavyweights like DJ Premier and Scott Storch, the album truly looks to shock all those expecting Heather to be just another gimmick. BallerStatus.net spoke with the classy Heather Hunter about her new project and the hurdles she had to overcome to gain respect in the hip-hop industry.

BallerStatus.net: Obviously, people are familiar with who you are, but I'm interested in finding out what you were like before becoming a superstar. So where were you born and raised?

Heather Hunter: I was born in the Bronx, and raised in Brooklyn, as well as in Harlem.

BallerStatus.net: What was it like growing up in New York City?

Heather Hunter: Wow, those were good years. I came from divorced parents, so I spent most of my weekdays in Brooklyn, and then my weekends in Harlem. But those were goods years in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. That was around the hip-hop era and Latin Quarter days. Those were happy days, and the same with Harlem. I loved Harlem, and I was raised up in the hundred forties. But those were good days and it's hard to explain. (Laughs)

BallerStatus.net: Do you think your environment or surroundings shaped who you are today?

Heather Hunter: Oh, most definitely! I come from a middle class family, and if it got to a point, I could live under those house rules. So the streets have been my second home since I was 16. I have been alone since I was 16 and the obstacles that I have jumped and passed through have definitely come from what I learned on the streets.

BallerStatus.net: What is your first memory of hip-hop?

Heather Hunter: I could truly say when I heard Sugar Hill's "Rappers Delight" for the first time. That is my first memory of really being inspired by hip-hop. I think when I was really consumed by it was when I worked at this club called Latin Quarters back in the day. To me, that was the land of the hip-hop legends of today, and that is where they came from. I saw Public Enemy perform on stage there, which was their first performance ever, and it was amazing.

BallerStatus.net: What was the one album you always listened to growing up?

Heather Hunter: I couldn't point to one, but Prince has always been my idol. In this whole entertainment industry I really have not been inspired by anybody else but him.

BallerStatus.net: How did you first get into rhyming?

Heather Hunter: My first situation with rhyming was; I used to host this show called "BET: The Peep Show." It was my show on pay-per-view, and I was interviewing Akinyele, and he basically asked me if I knew how to rhyme. So I told him,"'Give me something to flow." So I flowed it to him, and he looked at me and said, "Come on, we gonna go on the road and make some money." That was seven years ago, and for seven years I think people have underestimated how hard rhyming is, because rhyming and this rap game is really hard in general. It took me seven years to master it, and at this point now, I can only get better.

BallerStatus.net: When did you know it was something you wanted to pursue as a career?

Heather Hunter: Seven years ago. Because, honestly, I was doing music in '93. I was signed to Island Records and I was doing House music. I did this song called "I Want It All Night Long," it hit the billboard charts, and I did well with that. Then I signed to Tommy Boy Records, and they really didn't know how to push me. They wanted to throw me out as R&B or pop, and I ended up releasing myself from Tommy Boy and I put my music down. So when Akinyele approached me, and we found we had something, some magic, we just progressed with it. He got me into the lab, and from there on I had the opportunity to work with some really talented platinum producers.

BallerStatus.net: How has your skills evolved over the years from the beginning to now on The Unexpected?

Heather Hunter: I would say my flow and arrangement have progressed. Also, now I know how to write, and on my album I wrote a song called "Girl On Girl." So everyday I got into the studio I was getting better and better. And like I said, I got the opportunity to work with some really incredible producers like Scott Storch, Freedom Lyles, Timbaland, and they really brought a lot out of me. And Freedom Lyles, he was amazing! He basically oversaw the whole album, and his beats are hot! So I had some really good teachers in my squad, ya know... (laughs) DJ Premier, Teflon from M.O.P. -- so I got some love. My whole family supported this project.

BallerStatus.net: What specific producers are on The Unexpected?

Heather Hunter: Scott Storch, DJ Premier, Phantom Of The Beat and Aaron "Freedom" Lyles. As far as cameo's, I have Akinyele and Mr. Cee. I tried not to put too many people on the album because I really wanted to focus on showing I can carry it on my own.

BallerStatus.net: Was it tough convincing people or getting them to take you serious as an emcee at first?

Heather Hunter: I think anything is tough for people to take me serious. I have been retired from the X-rated industry for 12 years, and just like anything, when you do something great, people try to typecast you. So when I started approaching my other talents, I am learning that other people are embracing them as well. It was a struggle though, and that's why my single "So Serious" is very important to me. Because I put that out to tell people, "You have to take me serious now." I'm trying to give you another part of me, and people are really shocked. The album is called Double H: The Unexpected, and people are honestly shocked that I can flow and that I got good beats (laughs). But I'm really happy with this project, and I can wake up tomorrow feeling good about myself after it comes out.

BallerStatus.net: From listening to a couple tracks off the album, you are coming really aggressive. Do you think that plays apart in people being shocked, because maybe some thought you would come a little softer?

Heather Hunter: Yeah, that is without even knowing me. If you personally know me, like my friends, family, and people in the night life, they know me as being very aggressive and I kind get what I want. My last name is Hunter for a reason. I'm only 5'3, but I have a very powerful punch. And with my movies, when you become a porno star, they look at you as being very pop tart-ish, soft and sexy. I can be that, I can be anything you want me to be (laughs). I'm a fantasy girl, so I can make it happen. But to know me, is what I'm trying to give you now.

BallerStatus.net: With The Unexpected, what types of issues, topics, and songs can people expect to hear?

Heather Hunter: Well, of course I collaborate sex with hip-hop. But I have some club bangers, because I'm a club kid at heart. I'm in the night life, and I have always been. I also have one song about lesbianism called "Girl On Girl," which I wrote. So that definitely needs to be expressed (laughs). Also, the song which Scott Storch did, "Don't Stop," is really hot, and it's an R&B/pop song. But the difference between this album and anybody else's out right now is I did this album as a tribute to hip-hop. There is a lot of diversity on it catering to every coast, from the West, to the East, North and South. I'm providing anything that you want to hear, and there will definitely be more. I'm planning to go back into the studio in September, in between my touring, just to get it started again. I like to be ahead of the game at all times.

BallerStatus.net: Is there a main goal you are shooting for with this album?

Heather Hunter: Well, I'm not just doing music right now, because I have a book that is coming out in the beginning of the year called "Simone." Then I also have my art gallery, as I was a graffiti artist back in the day, which a lot of people don't know. People also don't realize I am a painter, and I have a collection of art I have already sold. But I have a gallery called "Art Core," which I am putting out next year. So I'm trying to build an empire, that is my goal. I'm basically taking Heather Hunter and trademarking it, and capitalizing off of it like everybody else does.

BallerStatus.net: Has it been tough breaking through the industry ceiling as far as getting radio and video play?

Heather Hunter: No, actually it hasn't been tough. I think for almost everything, lets forget about me being a rapper, I'm an entertainer, and I think that is what I'm trying to express to people. I'm going to give you the music, the books, the art, but I have a strong fan base that checks for everything. So I am able to get through the red tape pretty easily. To me, the only people that I want to earn respect from is the streets, because that is my second home. Musically, even if I don't sell units, I have always been that type of creature who likes to express themselves (laughs). So it's not hard at all, as my stuff is on BET Uncut right now and all of the underground shows. My new article in The Source Magazine just came out, so I'm getting a lot of press as well. So the love is there, which is a beautiful thing, because I love people, you feel me (laughs).

BallerStatus.net: What do you think the biggest misconception about you is?

Heather Hunter: The biggest misconception is that people still think I'm a freak. I haven't done movies in 12 years, and I still look the same, so people still think I just jumped off a porno set (laughs). I have to really let them know that I did that 12 years ago and I'm just aging gracefully. I would just to like change peoples vision of who Heather Hunter is. Get them to really know who I am, instead of seeing me in a doggy style position.

BallerStatus.net: Since this country is very conservative for the most part, do you think people look down upon those in the adult entertainment industry?

Heather Hunter: I would say yes, if you would have asked me that question in the 80's or early 90's, because it was still taboo. But nowadays, the world is more comfortable with their sexuality and society has changed. Of course, there is a part of society which is very conservative, but it was natural that the erotica business was going to take over the world, and it truly has. Mainstream has been capitalizing off of sex from the beginning of time, and it's about time the erotic industry is able to capitalize off it as well. I think we still have a ways ahead of us, as far as progression, and becoming an equal society all around, especially dealing with racism and sexism.

BallerStatus.net: Why is sex still such a big issue in America? Because all over the world, especially in Europe, it's not even a big deal. But over here, it's like we are still ashamed of sex.

Heather Hunter: Oh yeah, overseas it's amazing. I'm just one of the birds in the flock over there. But America has always had its laws and regulations, so you know how that goes. It's always been a hypocritical world as well, but it's the land of the free, that's the difference. We are just uptight in a whole different area, instead of being free like we should be sexually. I always believed that we don't have enough knowledge regarding sex in this world and how to take care of ourselves. But the world is what it is, and we just have to live and hustle through it. I got my warrior gear on!

BallerStatus.net: Obviously, you probably get tons of people hitting on you a day. But what's the corniest or stupidest thing someone has ever said to try and hook up with you?

Heather Hunter: Well, the stupidest thing is, and I wouldn't say to try and hook up with me, but you always get those kooky fans that get excited and turn three years old when they see you. Then they will say things like, "I've jerked off to you all the time" (laughs). That is the craziest thing, but I can't blame them, because it is what it is. I think when a guy comes up to approach me it's a beautiful thing. I am a very classy lady and I carry myself well, so when guys are trying to check for me, they come up with a lot of respect and say the sweetest things. Like, "Can I buy you a car? Can I buy you a house? Do you need a yacht? What do you need?" (laughs)

BallerStatus.net: Tell us about your plans for Blo Records and your overall vision for the future?

Heather Hunter: Well, for Blo Records, we are looking at artists right now. I would also like to put out a few more albums myself. But we definitely want to sign the next hottest cat to the label. And if this becomes a phenomenon, find the next hottest x-rated star and sign her. With my books, I'm planning to crank out 10 of them, and I want to put out a series. I love writing, as well as painting. So I'm here, and you can't get rid of me. I'm going to keep ticking as long as my clock keeps ticking.

BallerStatus.net: Any last words?

Heather Hunter: I always try to tell everybody, I talk a lot of freaky stuff, and to me it's all fun in the sun, but please just wrap it up. Let's make this a safe sex world, because I want to live in it and have the fruits of the labor just like anybody else. So I tell everyone, from young to old, please watch and take care of yourself. Also, thank you for letting me be myself and I love the support that you give me.

And she is very cool about giving drops and shit. you know someone like that can act a bit funny about doing drops. But she will do it hardcore or clean anyway you like it. LOL I guess she still aims to please LOL