Discovered by RuPaul’s Drag Race legend Latrice Royale, hip-hop trans artist Epiphany Mattel has big dreams. She aims to create a movement; something similar to Neyo and Kanye West, where other artists might create similar songs that sound like hers, but fans will always recognise it as an Epiphany Mattel joint.

Trans Hip Hopper Epiphany Mattel Steps Up to the Mic

EPIPHANY MATTEL’S NEW SINGLE, “FIXYOFACE,” AVAILABLE ON ITUNES, SPOTIFY AND ALL DIGITAL PLATFORMS

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“What I hope fans take away from my music, is that they are not alone” she says. “That there is someone out there that goes through the same bullsh*t they do. I hope they hear a voice representing them and their experience. I also hope that by listening to my music, they learn how to finesse their way through adversity, and if not, that at least they walk away with some sickening ‘reads’ and one-liners.”

Her hot new single, “#FIXYOFACE,” is out now. In it, Epiphany Mattel takes aim at pretty people who make themselves ugly by refusing to wear that most important accessory — a smile.

It’s hard enough being a female emcee. What’s it like being a trans emcee?