Today we’d like to introduce you to Pilly Mae.
Pilly M.A.E is an American Hip-Hop recording artist and entertainer born in Cleveland, OH. After graduating high school, as a basketball player, Pilly discovered music was her true calling and immediately relocated to Miami, FL. to pursue a career in music.
Hairstylist by day, bartender by night, Pilly was able to maintain a substantial lifestyle in Miami. Establishing popularity and a fan base based solely off connections. Photographers, club owners, DJ’s, promoters, fellow rappers, singers and such. Pilly was able to start branding herself as a professional recording artist. With one simple google of recording studios on the area, Pilly Mae set off to begin recording as a musical artist.
After creating a few music videos Pilly was recognized. She was then introduced to bigger party promoters, producers, and music moguls, Who would later on book her because they liked her flow and creativity. As time passed the connections grew, so did Pilly’s visibility in the music industry. Creating a better sound led to Pilly opening for acts such as Gucci Mane, at Atrium Nightclub, and local acts who were more known in the industry and gave Pilly an opportunity to be seen.
Pilly Mae would later sign her first management contract in 2017 with longtime friend, King and began recording freestyle videos that were aired via Instagram. The freestyle videos would turn into full-blown music videos all directed by Pilly M.A.E herself. Her popularity in South Florida grew tremendously. Her online presents even bigger, gaining major notoriety. Grabbing the attention of big Dj’s like, DJ E-Feezy who aired one of her freestyles on 99jamz. Dj E-Feezy would also later do a co-management with King to manage Pilly together, they gained a much wider audience Pilly would then perform and make appearances all over South Florida with major acts such as City Girls, at Cafe Iguanas, Lit Up Fest with various artists such as Tekashi 69, Yo Gotti, Lil Pump, Smoke Purp, Briana Perry and many more. Pilly performed at People Matter Fest of 1035 the Beat with more certified acts and would later sign her first record deal with Roc Nation.
Pilly Mae was only signed for a year and a half when complications with her management would discontinue her deal with Roc Nation. Despite it all, Pilly continued working; shooting music videos, freestyle videos, and interviewing with online blogs. With Marketing and & PR assistance from “The Etiquette Group, she was then recognized by CEO JC Fentz Louis and eventually sign with Fenatiq Records.
Pilly released her first single “Like A Flute” in 2020, and is currently getting ready to release her debut EP. The video for Like a Flute is on YouTube and all streaming platforms. It is rapidly gaining progress and is becoming a popular favorite.
Stay tuned for Pilly Mae’s new material, it will be the becoming of a superstar!
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
I had no real connections when I started music, I had to build every connection on my own. People assumed I was just a pretty face, and never really saw my true talents.
Can you give our readers some background on your music?
I have a real story, I have really lived the story I speak about in my music. Survival. I worked for everything and when things went wrong, I worked harder.
What is “success” or “successful” for you?
To me success is achieving your ultimate goals and acquiring internal happiness.
Contact Info:
- Email: music@pillymae.info
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pillymae
- Other: https://www.youtube.com/user/PillyMAE
Image Credit:
@Awshotme
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