Step into the world of iCandy, the female rapper making her mark in a male-dominated industry with her unique style, catchy lyrics and infectious energy. Hailing from the vibrant city of Pompano Beach, Florida, this rising rap sensation sat down with Bryhana for an exclusive interview that takes us through her early rap career, the success of her viral hit “Keep Dat” and her inspiring journey as a self-funded artist.
From the very beginning of the interview, iCandy captivates us with her inspiring rapper origin story. She reminisces about hanging around her godbrother in the studio, where her love for the microphone ignited. Fueled by her natural talent and an unwavering belief in her skills, she boldly stepped up, confident that she could out-rap anyone in the room.
“My godbrother used to have me around the guys in the studio… and then I was like, ‘I can rap better than these.’ And from that moment, I started rapping and never looked back.”
Drawing inspiration from her mother’s affectionate nickname “Candy,” due to her irresistible love for all things sweet, the 27-year-old artist transformed the childhood moniker into her stage name, evolving from iCandy Davis to simply iCandy over the years.
During the interview, iCandy candidly opens up about expressing her vibrant personality through her lyrics and acknowledges the moments of doubt she faced while watching other artists soar to success in the industry.