Miss Ko is a rapper/songwriter from Queens, New York. She is able to rap and sing in both English and Chinese Mandarin, making her one of the first female rappers to ever blend the two languages in such a manner.
Ko started writing lyrics back in high school, and attended Five Towns College, where other artists such as Wyclef Jean and Maroon 5 began their musical careers. Throughout college, she worked with Thurobredz, a Japanese rap group and Flowsik of Aziatix. After graduation, she began her solo career and was eventually chosen out of thousands to perform for Hot 97’s Night of the Rising Stars.
In 2009, Ko released her first mixtape titled “Industry Makeover,” which has helped her garner both local and international attention. She performed for Rally Pride in New York's Bryant Park, which aired on New York's News Channel 1, and also earned her a main feature in Tetu, France’s #1 LGBTQ Magazine.
Ko attributes her inspiration to artists such as Lauryn Hill, Tupac, and A Tribe Called Quest. "I never had much confidence growing up, but when I turned on one of their songs, it always made me feel invincible as though I could do anything." That same feeling helped her transform from a high school delinquent into college valedictorian.
"If there's anything I hope to do in this lifetime, it's to make music that inspires others to believe in themselves. You can do anything and everything as long as you have faith in self as your foundation."
Ko now lives in Taipei, Taiwan, where she is currently working on a Mandarin album set to release in November 2011 under Kao Inc. Records. Stay Tuned.
