Perspective: Vinia Mojica
Vinia Mojica
Singer
NYC
Job history
Royal House - Come Over Here Baby - Warlock Records 1989Jungle Brothers - Done by the Forces of Nature - Warner Bros. Records 1989De La Soul - De La Soul is Dead - Tommy Boy Records 1991A Tribe Called Quest - The Low End Theory - Jive RCA Records 1991Various Artists - MTV Uptown Unplugged - Uptown/MCA Records 1993Lisa Lisa - LL77 - Pendulem Records 1993Hard 2 Obtain - Ism and Blues - Columbia Records 1993Pete Rock & CL Smooth - The Main Ingredient - Elektra Records 1994Heavy D & the Boys - Nuttin' But Love - MCA Records 1994Omar - For Pleasure - RCA Records 1995Alliance Ethnik - Simple & Funky - Delabel/Virgin Records France 1995Groove Collective - Lift Off - GRP Records 1995De La Soul - High School High Soundtrack - Elektra Records 1996Heltah Skeltah - Nocturnal - Priority Records 1996Heavy D. - Waterbed Hev - Uptown/MCA Records 1996Positive Black Soul - Salaam - Mango/Island Records 1997Alliance Ethnik - Fat Comeback - Delabel/Virgin Records France 1998Noreaga - N.O.R.E. - Penalty Records 1998Blackstar - Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are... - Rawkus Records 1998Pete Rock - Soul Survivor - Loud Records 1999Cibo Matto - Stereotype A - Warner Brothers Records 1999Rahzel - Make The Music 2000 - MCA Records 1999Arto Lindsay - Prize - Righteous Babe Records 1999Mos Def - Black on Both Sides - Rawkus Records 1999Youssou N' Dour - The Lion - Virgin Records 1999Eagle Eye Cherry - Desireless - MCA Records 1999Various Artists - Le Flow:French Hip Hop Comp. - Delabel/Virgin France 1999Andy Milne - Forward To Get Back - D' note Classics Records 2000Mary J. Blige - SNL 25 Years vol.2 - Dreamworks Records 2000Various Artists - NO MORE PRISONS - Raptivism Records 2000Common - Like Water For Chocolate - MCA records 2000Talib Kweli & DJ Hi-Tek - Reflections Eternal - Rawkus Records 2000Beatminers - Brace 4 Impak - Rawkus Records 2000Inspectah Dek - Uncontrolled Substance - Loud Records 2000Chocolate Genius - Godmusic - V2 Records 2001DJ Hi-Tek - Hi-Teknology - Rawkus Records 2001DJ Mehdi - The Story of Espion - Delabel/Virgin Records France 2002Talib Kweli - Quality - Rawkus/MCA Records 2002Common - Electric Circus - MCA Records 2003Wildchild - Protocol - Stones Throw Records 2003Vinia Mojica - Guilt Junkie/Sands of Time - Fruit Meat/Giant Step Records 2003
What are you currently working on? Your day-to-day responsibilities?
I continue to write and record songs for use in various music projects, as a solo artist and in collaboration with others. I have been writing a story based on my experiences in life and the entertainment industry and I plan to make it a screenplay. My day to day varies, but I try to keep a consistency so things seem orderly. I choose activities to focus on each day. Some days are dedicated to the creative side. Other days are strictly for business. The business days include reading over contracts, taking meetings, making calls, doing interviews and organizing paperwork and finances. Basically doing what it takes to keep one's dreams afloat. The hustle.
What inspires/motivates you?
God. Life. Death. Art. Sex. Water. Beauty. Faith. Etc...
How do you balance your personal and professional life?
That's the hardest part for me. I'm still working on it, but prayer and sacrifice certainly help.
What career achievement are you most proud of?
I am proud of everything I've been blessed to be a part of and will be a part of.
What was your biggest personal/career mistake and what did you learn from the experience?
I don't really believe in mistakes. I try to learn from each experience and each person I meet. I enjoy learning and keeping my mind open to new perspectives. It all has a purpose somehow.
Guiding principles?Trust in the universe to bring you all that you need.Know yourself and keep an open mind.Share your knowledge and ask for help when you need it.Don't be afraid to be different.Appreciate the small successes as well as the big ones.Keep good records in business.
And take it easy.
Birthday? Where you grew up? Where you went to school?
My birthday is March 14. I was born in NYC and I went to Music & Art (LaGuardia) HS.
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posted by: Asya Shein @ 07/19/04: 01:01 PM EST
An astonishing vocalist! I heard a song with Ge-ology and fell in love - keep it u - when will you be in LA?
posted by: erb @ 07/19/04: 01:01 PM EST
It's the girl from the 'Saturday" Video!
Five days you work
One whole day to play
Come on everybody, wear your rollerskates today
It’s Saturday, Saturday
Saturday, it’s Saturday
Saturday, it’s Saturday
Saturday, it’s Saturday-ay
I always wondered who she was!
posted by: BIG CED @ 07/19/04: 02:02 PM EST
Vinia, You know I have and will ALWAYS love you! If you EVER need ANYTHING! Hit me! Music and Art (LaGuardia) forever!
posted by: Diane Paylor @ 07/19/04: 02:02 PM EST
Look at you!!! You've come such a long way from Queens. I believe the last time I saw you was at the SASSY photoshoot. Anyway, whenever I talk to my brother I try to get an update on you. But it always does me proud to hear your voice on anything and everything. How very proud I am of you. Can't wait for that album of yours to come out. I've been looking for it since the first time I heard you sing. Was it at the Girl Scouts? Hell, I can't remember. Anyway, if you do come to L.A. look up your childhood buddy will ya? Give my best to your sister and all the ole St. Rita's folks if you still see/talk to them. Asya, I owe you an email. I promised at the ERRO show that I'd holla. Sorry, I've been neglectful.
posted by: Checkmate @ 07/19/04: 04:04 PM EST
hey Vinia Mojica. I am looking for a singer to collabo with on the next album. Our album features Allen Anthony and many indie SF artists, if you interested please hit me up at checkmatemuzik@aol.com my website is http://www.checkmatemuzik.net peace
posted by: big family @ 07/19/04: 04:04 PM EST
It's great to see the body of work in one place. That Andy Milne was incredible. I've been looking for more product since Sands of Time. You're very necessary in this industry. Respect.
posted by: Dead Wrong @ 07/19/04: 04:04 PM EST
Vinia is great. Glad to see that she stays on her grind. I checked her out a while back at S.O.B.'s at a show with Jeni Fujita. The new material was refreshing and I've been fiendin' for a full length ever since. Don't mean to rush ya...but er...we want an LP. Keep up the good work and look forward to hearing more of your music.
posted by: deka @ 07/19/04: 10:10 PM EST
Vinia your voice is so golden. it melts in my ears and warms my soul. When I get married you have to sing at my wedding!
posted by: Teej @ 07/20/04: 02:02 AM EST
So nice to see something on Vinia. I've been a fan since first hearing you on the early De La stuff. If you are ever in Chicago...we'd LOVE to have you as a guest on our show. Email me at tj1108@hotmail.com if by chance you are coming through in the future.
posted by: Epee @ 07/20/04: 09:09 AM EST
Mugshot magazine did an article on Vinia. It's always a pleasure to have some news about you. Also people in Paris France remember you. Good luck for the future.
posted by: Epee @ 07/20/04: 09:09 AM EST
Mugshot magazine did an article on Vinia. It's always a pleasure to have some news about you. Also people in Paris France remember you. Good luck for the future.
posted by: ohsokool @ 07/20/04: 11:11 AM EST
Not only do I dig your singing style, but your name is pleasure to say over the air as well. The way it rolls of the tounge..haha!
:)
Sincerely would love to have you as a guest on my Monday Night radio show here in NY - real soon.
DJ Ohso Kool
info@ohsokoolnyc.com
posted by: tarheelnny @ 07/20/04: 03:03 PM EST
Most talented and ecclectic songwriters are PISCES....:) I hear ya...do your thing...big up to all creative pisces!
posted by: rogerone @ 07/20/04: 05:05 PM EST
What everyone else said Vin.
posted by: neil nice @ 07/21/04: 08:08 PM EST
Loved your singing on Pete Rock's "Mind Blowin'' from his Soul Survivor album in 1998. Definitely keep doing it! nuff respect!
posted by: Pepito4 @ 07/22/04: 07:07 PM EST
Vinia..love all your work..the best was the "Her" mix with Omar on 'Saturday'...WICKED. Hurry up with that album..we are FIENDING :) Peace & blessings..
Pep4!
posted by: Monalisa Murray @ 07/26/04: 10:10 PM EST
Vinia, you know you're the first Queen Of Hip Hop Soul, right? You were an inspiration to us young b-girls tryin to sing along to the Native Tongue joints...I've been a fan since '89 girl - "the red's for the blood and the black's for the man...the green is the color that stands for the land..." but my favorite (next to Saturdays of course) is "oooh, ya got it goin' on... this aint an R&B song...ya got it goin on...and on and on and on..." I wanna hear some ALL VINIA new millenium jawns. Peace & Blessings to you Queen :) I'm bout to go put on Low End Theory...
posted by: JtothaI @ 09/20/04: 02:02 AM EST
Peace Vinia, I can't beleive I missed this feature! I'm looking forward to your solo project and your work with Eric Roberson!
posted by: Stef @ 10/13/04: 08:08 AM EST
Vinia, you're so Queen's Diva ? Reviens à Paris, please. Love
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