BY LEON B. CREWS
Sentinel Staff Writer
No matter what you may have heard or seen, Khia assures everyone that she’s been working hard, touring, and having a ball.
Khia (born Khia Chambers) is just about finished with her 6th album, and has just returned from a tour in Greece.
“I really feel great at this point of my career. I have a live band and I’m much more involved in the finished product than in the past. I’m also doing more singing, and not as much rapping.
“My desire has always to be a singer. I’m not really a rapper.”
“I really don’t get a lot from today’s artists. I do understand that longevity is important in t his industry, and when you look at the success of the older artists, you’ll see they’re still in hot demand while the others have faded away.
Khia said the industry today isn’t as tough for women as it was in the past.
“Technology and your own motivation can make you successful. As an independent artist coming out of Tampa, I think I’ve had fun and enjoyed a lot of success.”
Khia’s new album, “Been A Bad Girl,” features material she wrote, and represents what she calls the real Khia and the kind of music she’s always intended to perform.
[private] “If there’s one constant in this industry, it’s that some women still feel the need to present themselves sexually to be successful along with their talent. I think I’m beautiful the way I am.
“I don’t respect the women that turn themselves into something they’re not just to attract an audience. I think they pressure themselves into taking that route because they just aren’t patient enough to put in the time and energy and do it the right way.”
Khia said she’ll be performing for her hometown with live shows on Channelside at the Imax and at the Improv in Orlando.
“I want everyone to come out and support the music. I just want to perform all over the world with my band and continue to associate with the real pioneers of the industry. I want to continue evolving.”
Khia said she has to give a lot of credit to Too Smooth and his promotion team.
“Too Smooth is one of the original promoters, and has done a lot to help me and my career over the years.”
On Sunday, December 5th, Too Smooth Entertainment will be bringing you “Welcome Back Khia, Live In Concert” at Studio Inc., 3603 West Waters Avenue.
Also featured will be Jackboy from St. Petersburg and Ganksta from Tampa.
For more information about this show and upcoming events, visit the website at www.toosmoothent.com, or call (813) 244-7474.[/private]
