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Name: Farrah Burns

Age: My goal is to break the gender code & age requirement. So if viewers really want to know they can dig it up. I find that people want your age to gain your level experience or genius. If I'm younger that means I'm super talented if I'm older that means I'm experienced. It's just another way people use to box you in.

Where you're from: I was originally born in (little Haiti) Miami but my parents are Haitian.

One word that describes you: "Light" Because I'm always learning implementing and sharing. I'm easy going, light hearted and try to reflect what's good.

BTF: Tell us a little bit about yourself

FB: I'm actually very shy off stage and it takes me a minute to warm up but once I get familiar, forget it we won't stop laughing! I'm always learning something new. Right now I'm heavy into Metaphysics. I've always been curious about how the world works and its pretty intriguing stuff. What else, I'm a girly girl to the 5th power. People meet me and always think I'm a singer, never a rapper so when I step on stage and say 1-2 1-2 they’re done. I do everything the average girl does from having brunch with friends hitting the boutiques or chilling at a lounge. That's not to say I don't know how to cook you know us Haitian girls can throw down in the kitchen!

BTF: Did you always know that you wanted to be in the music industry?

FB: I always knew I had a gift and that my voice would be used as an instrument one way or another. I have a very vivid imagination, I create characters, I play and build things I never lost that from childhood. I knew I would some how change the world but I just wasn't sure how. I remember in grammar school I recited a speech that I wrote personally for our community group leaders and they were blown away. They asked to meet my parents and invited me to sit on a panel representing the schools in my district. That stage felt good and I haven’t been able to part with it since.

BTF: Is it difficult being a woman in the predominantly male Hip-Hop scene?

FB: Being a woman in this period & time has it's disadvantages. You have media portraying us one way while our mind, body & soul are operating differently. That's why I don't watch tv; it leaves you feeling fat, undesirable, broke and a total loser; it's design that way (only to turn around and sell you pills for depression. It's a cause and affect). It transcends over to your career where you physically have to be appealing before they can even listen to your message. I just stay true to what I know and represent it well

BTF: How have your family members reacted to this unconventional career path?

FB: My family? That would be you guys the listeners the supporters. I go hard because of my natural love for humanity, and so far the response has been wonderful. I have this song called "Patience" where I'm talking about not needing Fans but needing Fam. The word fan in of itself is offensive. It's short for fanatic. I don't think the people who are supporting me, spending their hard earn money on tickets & albums should be labeled fans, they are my family.

BTF: How do you think that music and the arts can help young people in Haiti?

FB: We naturally come from a culturally rich country. Music, art & food runs in our blood. I want to one day open a performing arts center where our kids can learn about Theatre, Music and Art. Once these programs are in place, I’d sit back and watch a generation blossom.

BTF: Last but not least, what makes you a BelTiFi?

FB: I'm a BelTiFi because I love being a woman. We posses a power like no other. We also have the ability to change what's going on in our community. I'm a BelTiFi simply because I'm rising to the occasion.