Mila J - Kickin’ Back

Mila J - Kickin’ Back: She may not have a full-length album on record yet, but Mila J’s not new to this. Growing up in a music-loving family, Mila commit to her craft at an early age and if you ask her, it was Prince who initially inspired her; she appeared in Prince's “Diamonds and Pearls” video in 1991. Learning to rap, sing and write songs took time, but by 12 years old, the Los Angeles-born musician was singing and dancing back-up for groups like Immature.
Under the tutelage of Chris Stokes, founder of The Ultimate Group and the man responsible for acts like Omarion, Sevyn Streeter and even Mila’s sister, Jhené Aiko, young Mila experienced the ups and downs of the music industry. But after signing a new deal with Universal Motown, Mila is finally coming into her own. And Mila’s EP 213 is paying homage to her roots in the City of Angels.
There’s no question you’re a ’90s kid. Your new project is heavily influenced by that era. What inspired that?
Mila J: That music has always been nostalgia for me. So, I…