“I’ve always loved hip hop,” explains Wande Isola, a sophomore at the University of Texas at Austin.
“I had a biology project my freshman year of high school and my options were to write an essay, make a power point, or rap,” the broadcast journalism major explains when asked how she got interested in rapping. “I chose to do a rap and performed it for my classmates. They thought it was awesome and gave me encouragement to pursue it. From there it developed into a passion and I’ve been rapping ever since.”
Wande also doesn’t shy away from sharing her personal testimony through her music. “I find inspiration for my songs through life experiences. Also reading my bible and listening to sermons inspires me as well. I like to use my music to inspire conversations and topics that people wouldn’t normally talk about on an everyday basis.”
The rap star has been performing across campus and in Austin. “One of my most memorable performances was at the Texas Revue. It feels great getting to share my songs with others and the look in their eyes when I say something they can relate to.” This upcoming Spring she will be performing at the star-studded SXSW event occurring in Austin during Spring Break. You can find her performing at the Kingdom Experience showcase!
Wande is not only a talented rapper, but she is extremely involved in campus, “I am apart of Umoja, IGotSole Dance Company, Texas Student Television, Sigma Phi Lambda, African Student Organization, and Black Student Alliance.”
So if you are in the market for some entertainment for your next UT organization event or if you just want to check out some new tunes, be sure to be on the lookout for Wande Isola! You follow her on twitter @OMGitsWande