Lindsey Franko, is a sophomore who has a unique and special talent. Ms. Franko, is a female rapper. As an English Lit and Writing Major, her love of writing, rhythm and poetry has stemmed off into a rapping career. While Lindsey may not be signed onto a record label, you can see her rapping just about anywhere. Lindsey’s fierce fearlessness and relevant lyrics make her raps something you’d want to listen to more than once.
What usually makes up the content of one of your raps?
I usually write my raps about whatever emotion I’m feeling at the time. If I’m angry I’ll write an angry rap, and if I’m upset I’ll write something that will be more about that emotion. I also like to rap about things that I experience here at school or in Pittsburgh.
How did you get into rapping?
An ex-boyfriend of mine got me into rapping. He used to rap and then I started to and found out that I was better than him haha.
Have you ever written a rap about someone and then spit it to them?
I wrote an angry rap about that boyfriend I mentioned, but I never spit it directly to him. I just recited it to all of his friends with the hopes that they’d tell him about it.
What is your opinion of other female rappers, and their struggles? Such as Nikki Minaj?
Nikki Minaj is definitely an inspiration. I think she gets lost in the theatrics a little bit, but it’s kind of what you have to do to be a female in the rapping game. Her lyrics can still be really powerful when you look deeply into her music.
How do you think your English Lit and Writing major has helped you with your rapping?
Definitely. The classes definitely open my mind to a direct kind of content, which makes what I write more involved. They have also given me a bigger vocabulary and I have more words to rhyme together.
What do you think is the most important quality for a rapper to have? Male or female.
I think rappers just need to really believe in what they’re saying. A lot of rappers these days just say what the people want to hear, rather than what is important to them. However, I think the audience can really understand when a rapper is really saying something special.
Do you think you’ll ever get really serious about rapping, and try to get a record deal?
I’m not actively pursuing anything right now. I do some side projects here and there, but I definitely would take the chance if given the opportunity.Â