Summer Azul, a Cleveland-born rapper and actress, shares her journey in music and theater, having rapped since childhood and written all her songs to authentically express her experiences. She has released about 50 songs and is currently searching for a major recording deal to expand her reach. With aspirations to return to theater and grow her career, Summer aims to positively impact lives through her entertainment endeavors.

1. Summer 365
(Interview with $ilkUnlimited)
Meet Summer Azul Co-Host to DJ. Tech of 91.1 Fm WRUW Hip Hop on the 216
Block as well as a accomplished Actress, Model, Host/Mistress of Ceremonies,
Rapper and also Radio Personality
$ilk: Where are you from?
Summer: I am from Cleveland, Ohio born and raised, and I have been rapping
since I was able to talk! Lol but I have been seriously recording in the studio for the
past 5 years and I started out simply trying to perfect my style and figure out
where I as an Artist would fit into the music industry. Once I became comfortable
with myself and my creations I began to put music out into the streets about 3 years

2. ago and it was a positive response.
$ilk: Can you Freestyle?
Summer: Yes I can freestyle, I play around with it on air
sometimes, and I always battle with close friends and family,
but I never actually entered any type of competition. I like
to freestyle for fun and for exercising to become a better
musician, not to make people know that I’m better than the
next rapper. To me, that takes the joy out of it!
$ilk: Who inspires you?
Summer: Tupac is my greatest influence when it comes to
music. His lyrics helped me out through many difficult
times in my life, and because of that I hope to do the same
for someone else through my words.
$ilk: Do you write all your songs?
Summer: YES! I write all my songs. There are 3 reasons for this. The first is
because I have a lot to say! Lol , Seriously I have been through a lot and music
relieves my pain, so I use it to express myself. The second reason is the fact that I
know that most Female artist do not write their own material and I think that that
sets us apart from male artist in a very bad way, because it makes it hard for
Females to be considered Real MC’S! The last reason is the fact that I know how
influential music can be to people, and if I as an artist have fans listening to my
every word, I would like for those words to actually be mines! I don’t want some
one to believe that I would say something that I really wouldn’t.
$ilk: Do you play any instruments?
Summer: I am in the process of learning the Electric Guitar now, but I do know
how to play a couple of African Drums, which I learned during a few African
Dance classes I took a while ago. I also aspire to learn the Piano and the Acoustic
Guitar as well.
$ilk: I heard you're a Actress?
Summer: I started to study Theater about 4 or 5 years ago. I am a trained actress
for both the stage and for the camera. I was always considered a natural actress,
but I decided to go to school and perfect my craft anyway. Shortly after I begin to
learn the techniques of becoming a successful actress, I began to audition for major
roles in plays. My credits include: “Hamlet“, “A Street Car Named Desire“, “One
Monkey Don’t Stop No Show“, “Jitney” and my favorite “BaBa King” which was
performed in Cleveland, at THE PLAY HOUSE. Because I wanted to be diverse in
my acting abilities, I made sure that each role was a total 360 image from the last.
The characters included everything from being a middle aged England woman to
being a 40 year old African Native to being a 13 year old child to being a 20 year
old Black girl from the hood. When it comes to the theater I really love to go all out
and be creative with my characters

3. $ilk: How many songs/Cd's do you have out?
Summer: I have written and recorded hundreds of songs, but I have only released
about 50 to the public via Mix-Tapes, singles and features. I have put out several
Mix-Tapes including “Hustle and Flow Vol.1 and 2“, “Young Fly and Bossy” (which
was my first) and my latest titled “I'm A Rock Star The Mix-Tape” I have also been
featured on countless other Mix-Tapes and albums of other artist and Mix-Tape's
around the world. (some in Africa, London, NY etc.)
$ilk: Who you roll with and makes up your crew?
Summer: Although I stay heavily affiliated with different groups, clicks and
organizations, I don’t really roll with a crew. I’m strictly an independent artist,
even recording and mixing my own material. I have been offered recording
contracts and memberships to certain companies, but I am still searching for a
major recording deal that can meet my standards. I don’t want to compromised as
an artist, so I choose to walk and not run.
$ilk: Have you ever been on T.V.?
Summer: I have been on several talk shows ( being interviewed as well as hosting),
two independent films (directed in Cleveland), a few Tri-C college affiliated short
films and I have also been broadcast a couple times on the news, some good and
some bad. I choose not to keep track of things like that, because I know as an
entertainer, there will always be media attention and all publicity is good publicity.
$ilk: Are you looking for a Record Deal?
Summer: Yes I am looking for a major recording deal, in order to broaden my fan
base and get more music out into the world. And I could use the pay checks too! Lol
$ilk: What's next?

4. Summer: I have a lot of things planned for myself and my career. I am working on
a couple of Modeling Competitions to be held in and around the Cleveland area.
{Hopefully to be traveled to other cities as well} I took a break from the theater, but
only for a few months in order to work on my musical performances, but I plan on
being back on stage by the Fall. I am currently working on my next Cd to be
dropped later this year and a possible music video as well.
$ilk: Last but not least what are your 5 year goals?
Summer: My 5 year goal is to be signed and distributed world wide with my music.
To be in a major Film on the big screen and to be able to change lives in a positive
way through entertainment.
Summer Azul makes it Hottttt where ever she goes be on the lookout as she Blesses
a Mic and Stage near you. Join her
here: www.youtube.com/user/216able

5. www.myspace.com/4hotlikesummer