CHYNA

COBRA COMMANDER By: Keith “1st Prophet” KennedyThe cobra is one of the most deadly animals on the face of the Earth. Yet, with the proper handling it can be docile and tamed. Why the transformation? It depends on how you approach it that makes all the difference in the world.The cobra is a creature that rapper 1CHYNA has come to idolize. Why the cobra? “It means sneaky,” 1CHYNA explains. “But, it’s not in a bad way, just when you think everything is cool, bam! I’m on you and about to put it down musically.” 1CHYNA has become so inspired by the cobra that she decided to make the creature more than a mascot, she has become one with it by branded the snake on her leg in a prominent tattoo. This in itself is pretty amazing considering she has 10 others!But where did this deadly viper come from? 1CHYNA reflects, “I was born in Tallahassee, but I left when I was real little. Then I stayed in Daytona for 10 years but now I’m back because Daytona doesn’t have the strong music scene that Tally has. But, I’m always going to represent 386 & 850 where ever I go!”Taking full advantage of her new surroundings, 1CHYNA has slithered her way into performing at the famed TJ’s DJ’s Tastemakers Only DJ/Music Conference, the Riding Big Car Show during the Orlando Classic, and Thrill Da Playa’s “Apollo Nights at Big Kahuna.” In fact, it was this musical legend who christened 1CHYNA. 1CHYNA remembers the conversation as Thrill revealing that “’you should call yourself 1CHYNA because you put yourself out there as the realest and there is only one real Chyna.’ At first it didn’t kick in, but then I realized he was a music legend after seeing all the platinum plaques from his 69 Boyz days so I knew he knew what he was talking about and I’ve been 1CHYNA ever since.”To be the only real 1CHYNA, she understands it all comes down to one thing, respect. “I respect artists like Khia who didn’t have to have sex with everyone to reach the top because real recognize real and I’m one of the realest out.” 1CHYNA also holds much respect for those who are just as hungry as she is. To this end, she has linked up with fellow artist Rico to form Sniiki Grind Entertainment and be a force within this music game. Together, they have recorded venomous tracks such as “Gangsta For Ya,” the sexy “Milk & Cookies,” and “You Done F****** Up Now.”Ultimately, 1CHYNA’s goal is to “be the best of the best and to make a lot of money doing it.” But, if you decided to cross her path with disrespect, don’t be surprised when this cobra strikes.CONTACT INFO:1CHYNA 386.233.8792 www.myspace.com/100Chyna www.myspace.com/chyna2005 [email protected]