Korean female rapper KittiB is close to K-Pop group SISTAR pictured here in 2015. (Photo : Getty Images / Chung Sung-Jun)
South Korean female rappers KittiB and Miss $'s JACE are reportedly collaborating for a rap track. The news was said to come from a music insider who told media outlets on Sept. 10, Saturday. The two female rappers are said to work with Kanto on a new song, which would be a refreshing support for their careers.
KittiB and Miss $'s JACE's collaboration song is said to release on Sept. 13, according to AllKPop. JACE became known when she appeared on Mnet's "Unpretty Rapstar," a music competition television program that focused on female rappers. On the other hand, the 26-year-old KittiB from Brand New Music label also joined the TV show in Season 2 and came out first runner up.
KittiB debuted in 2012 with her song, "I'm Her" which also features R&B singer Zion. T. After winning second in "Unpretty Rapstar," she signed a contract with Brand New Music.
KittiB admitted that through Mnet's rap survival program, she became more known to people. Mnet contacted her first for the casting offer in Season 1 but she did not answer the phone which registered an unidentified number. She believed it was fate that she landed on Season 2 instead, Soompi reported.
"But I wouldn't go on the show again," KittiB said in previous interview for bnt International. "The program was hard on everyone's physical and mental health."
One of the semi-finalists of the show in Season 2, Yezi of FIESTAR considered KittiB as the best of all the contestants. KittiB said she also felt the same with Yezi's talent, especially when the FIESTAR member recorded "Crazy Dog."
As for label Brand New Music founded by Rhymer, the female rapper shared Rhymer came to find her at the café where she worked after hearing her single album when she was 23. Young and wanting to work alone, she was stubborn and refused the offer.
"He waited and watched me for three years," KittiB said. "After 'Unpretty Rapstar,' I finally signed the contract."
The female Korean rapper also shared she trained to be in a girl group as she originally dreamed to be a singer. She did not push through for fear of slave contract.
KittiB is close to other female rappers like Ahn Soo Min, Gilme and SISTAR's Hyorin. Meanwhile, Miss $ member JACE just got married in March.
Listen to Miss $'s JACE in the rap battle with Tymee in "Unpretty Rapstar."
