HAILING from Atlanta, Ga- theDOLLDAZE is one of Atlanta’s most influential underground female artists. A Punk/R&B singer, she reigns with impeccable style and sings with a strong presence of grace. With songs like “Let it Blow” and “2040″, theDOLLDAZE has brought everyone around her in contact with “REAL MUSIC” and a peculiar style. She has the pizzazz we love and the grind we can all respect. Over here at Siditty Misses, our own Bee Cardoza sat down to give her a one on one interview about her music, style, and personal feelings about the street fashion scene in Atl. enjoy =)

SM: theDOLLDAZE. funky Punk singer, incredibly beautiful and stylish. Hello Hunny. Before we start this i have one question- If you could describe yourself to the world in about 5 words what might they be?

tD: Hello! 5 Words—Love*Rock*Soulful*Found*DAZEM?! *DAZEM definition: Fearlessly pushing toward goals and levels of being that only you and God know will leave people stupified.

SM: One of my PERSONAL favorite songs of yours is “Let it Blow”. Its pretty dope- makes me wanna dance in Cancun…What is a favorite song that you’ve recorded? tD: Thank you:-) Glad you like it. That’s a hard question because i love the recording and creative experience with every song. So I will choose from my current EP “Acid Report: the missing peace”. “I Know” was fun because we had the live element and we used some cool sounds from Logic. My Engineer and Producer Andrew Walker showed out on the guitar solo…so yeah it was nice recording that one.

SM: You OBVIOUSLY came from the future, but i know you have musical influences from the past [or current times]. Who are they? :

tD: My whole family sings so i draw influence as well as critique from them first off. But past…and this is broad would be everyone from Jimi Hendrix,Betty Davis, Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin,Ike&Tina, Whitney Houston, and Odetta to more current ATL greats such as Outkast, Joi, Goodie Mob, and El Pus.

SM: We are VERY big fans of your music over at Siditty Misses, but I’m gonna make this interview more about fashion- cool?

tD: That’s cool…

SM: Now- i see that Grace Jones is one of your influences [which could also be musical]- she’s also one of mine. What about her style do you like the best?

tD: WoW Grace Jones isone of my personal favorite style icons. Sheexemplifies the power we have as individuals to step out DO U and not follow trends. EVERYTHING Grace Jones wears she OWNS. I love her hair and how she doesn’t mind having an art/androgenous look. Her head scarving is signiture of course. Her body looks good in any fabric… features in her face and body are strong and she knows how to play the camera with “grace” and style. Her name is so suitable.

SM: OK- forget Grace, hunny..you are a DOLL . =) as far as fashion – did you have any other influences & or icons? if so, who might they be?

tD: Other icons are the Labelles, Parliment, Madonna, Prince, Hendrix. All of them took time with the concept of either a costume(I’m pro costume!) for stage or a distinct look of their own. Influences though are different for me i adore the Renaissence/Pirate/Wench look period. This look is evident at my shows and even more present on my upcoming romance tale “Mystic Novel” promo pics.

SM: Thrifting vs. Mall shopping…which wins?!

tD: I love thrifting for dresses and nick nacks. But I must say for stage I love getting things custom made or ordered. For everyday wake up and GO DoLL i’m in work out gear. Gotta get the work out IN and wearing the clothing motivates me lol.

SM: Siditty Misses is all about Street Fashion, meaning – we have influences from the World of High Fashion, but we basically take those influences and bring Phipps Plaza to the West End. what’s your take on Street Fashion?

tD: Street fashion in AtL is a definite fashion show at times. Sometimes it’s a good one and sometimes not. The hipster look is overdone period. I love how the females in particular take pride in what they wear. We just need to recognize it’s not what you wear but how you wear it and by that i mean attitude. No catiness and no shit faces to other femmes that’s wack!

SM: How would you describe your personal style? How do you think someone else would describe it?

tD: I wouldn’t describe it. I try not to give thought to how other people percieve my style…but maybe they know me for nice boots and costumes…who knows.

SM: Peep. You’re in Soho shopping for, lets say—books and groceries. lol. what are you wearing?

tD: Either really cute Yoga/Pilates pants with the jacket to match and a ponytail or Homade destroyed jeans w/patches etc sweet boots and hi collared shirt + accesories. Nothing over the top and sexy either way hehe =)

SM: When you were a young child, what was your IDEAL outfit?

tD: O gosh my Mom dressed me in sailor suits!

SM: I’m an avid reader and fashion mag collector- what’s in YOUR fashion library?

tD: I used to buy fashion mags all the time but now i lean more toward period coffee table books about everything from fashion to the history of the peticoat. The web rules!

SM: You’re Awesome. Once again we love and thank you for this interview…Leave the girls one fashion tip before we’re done:

tD: Thx so much to Siditty Misses for thinking of me *big smile* u guys are GREAT!! *Fashion tip: Whether it’s jeans and a tee or couture ROCK IT LIKE U LOVE IT! *****http://www.thedolldaze.com for everything DAZEM?! and

http://www.thedolldaze.bandcamp.com for free downloads*****

Interview by

Bee Cardoza