BigDickBitch aka TS MADISON interview *NSFW*

The name TS Madison might not ring your bells, but if you're on Vine (or know anyone who is) then it's very likely that you have seen her videos. Madison, aka BigDickBitch, is the star of the viral hit "She Got A Dick!!!" in which she coins a catchphrase while showing the world her very generous apendage. Here's the clip, censored, and it's still VERY NSFW:

Apart from being a star of Vine and an adult film performer, Madison has branched out into making music, recently teaming up with ballroom star B Ames for the dancefloor destroying "Is It On?" which simply drips cunty attitude:

LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! I sent Madison some questions, which she was kind enough to answer:

Who Is TS Madison?   

Ts Madison is that girl and who does her hair... lol, just kidding. Seriously TS Madison is a brand, a business mogul, and she's an entertainer.  A transgender woman with limitless skills and abilities who stands for equality for all people, no matter race, color, creed and most importantly sexual orientation and gender. 

B Ames is one of my favorite producers, her beats always turn me out. How did you hook up with her?

B Ames reached out to me as a fan and supporter of the TS Madison movement and, when she did, it was instant chemistry as if we had known each other for years. We traded ideas and knew that we wanted to do something big for the community.  We wanted to rewrite the alma mater for confidence and self esteem. 

The track you have done together is SICK. I love it! What was the inspiration behind "Is It On?"

The phrase "Is It On" originally was used before I did every vlog to express my feelings and views on current events, but it was really referring to my mug and how pretty I looked in the camera! My religious followers understood that I was talking about my mug and related to it. B Ames saw that quote and knew that we could make this a high-energy, self-esteem boosting song.

And what was it like working with B Ames?

She was wonderful, amazing and she listened and we were able to brainstorm this genius. 

Have you made music before or is this your first time?

Yes I have made music before, but this time was different because this time I saw this as original and something that would make an impact on the community.

Your clips are notorious, and also very funny. What has the reaction been like to them? I am guessing it has been both good and bad? 

The reactions have been varied in both negative and positive reviews, but either way it goes it has put my name out in mainstream society and has allowed me to expand my brand.  Allowing my positive energy to touch masses of people.

What made you put the naked clips up in the first place?

My initial occupation was an adult film star and producer so I utilized social media as any business minded person would do for a marketing strategy. Countless others were doing the same before me.  I had no idea that MINE would go viral. 

Will there be more naked clips? 

Ummmmmm... Honestly I dont know just stay tuned!

You've got quite a reputation on Vine now. How does it feel to be one of the first "stars" of Vine?

"Star" that's a complicated word and so complex and I am just TS Madison. I have a lot to say but I just say it a little louder. But I am just like everyone else.

I am loving your hair right now too - if money was no option what would be your dream weave?

My dream weave always has to start out 22 inches, honey, because you do know that "if it aint 22 inches or better your practically baldheaded".  Seeing how my hair is always custom made by AAA QualityRemy hair it seems I always live wearing my "Dream Hair".   

You can buy "Is It On?" on iTunes.  

B AMES IS ON FIRE {Free Downloads]

GODAMMIT! I would never normally play any Gaga in my DJ sets, but between this and remixes by Boyfriends and Jay Neutron (and my own hi-nrg remix fo rMenergy) I've been made to eat my own words. In fact, ArtPop contains some of the first music by Gaga that I genuinely like. Hmm. ANyway, hats off to B for the awesome remix (as usual): 

LADY GAGA & R KELLY Do What You Want Remix
 

BONUS! A dj set featuring some of her own work and influences: 
 
FUTURE CLASSICS MIX
1. Disclosure - Voices (Wookie Remix)
2. Enur + Natasja - Calabria 2007
3. Tyga - Rack City (DJ Diz Remix)
4. I Wanna' Be Down (Lucifuck Remix)
5. The Ha Dance
6. David Guetta + Rihanna- Right Now
7. Kid Sister- Switch Board
8. Leggo - I Chant, You Vogue
9. Manila Luzon - Bring It! (B. Ames Remix)
10. Early Ross - Why Don't You Do Right (B. Ames Remix)
11. Unknown - Circular Motion (MikeQ Club Edit)
12 . Unknown - Work Me (B. Ames Remix)

ICONIC flyer

Great line-up!

B AMES interview

One of my favourite producers out right now, I interviewed B Ames for the Boing Boing feature, but only got to use a couple of quotes, so here if the full interview. If you don't know hir awesome r&b/haus/vogue productions and remixes, get your ass and ears over to hir Soundcloud.




Most people don't even know this world exists. How would you describe it to someone who has never seen or heard of "ballroom" culture?

I’ve been sitting here trying to think about how to describe it. But I don’t think you accurately can. It’s something you have to experience yourself. I wish I could.

How did you first discover and get involved in this scene?

Through one of my friends. I was doing music at the time and they asked me to make a vogue beat chanting their name. I didn’t know what that was so they directed me to youtube and showed me voguing clips and that’s where it all started really.

When did you get into production and who are your main inspirations as a producer? What set-up do you use to produce your tracks and remixes?

I got into it when I was about 13, 14. But even when I was younger I would try to record my own radio shows with my dual deck cassette tape player! I always had an ear for music, and writing and singing, but it was when I got my first computer was when I got into the production side for real. Teaching myself how to add sounds, layering tracks etc. Some of my main inspirations as a producer.. good question. I think one of my biggest and earliest influences is Freddie Jerkins and Darkchild. I grew up listening to “modern” gospel music like Kierra Sheard and Mary Mary and they usually worked with them. So I would study the music, every single sound. The 808s.. counting how many different hit hats where used etc. So they have to be one of my biggest inspirations.  Then I started branching out and getting into the work of Prince, Masters at Work. There are so many more but it would be too long. I started off using Magix Music Maker when I was younger and still do, but then later on I grew started using Ableton which I have yet to full master.

How would you say your production style differs from other ballroom producers?

Well, I didn’t start off doing vogue house music. Which is one thing. I didn’t even think I’d get into it. I started off doing music which I could say is technically pop, but not really, and recording my own original songs. I would try to mimic other sounds to learn and teach myself and create my own. It branches from a lot of different sounds. I incorporate a lot of that into my vogue house tracks. I like to sample or add sounds that I think a mainstream audience will appreciate as well, while staying true to the ballroom / underground sound.

You do a lot of bespoke remixes for performers and dancers - what's the most common thing you get asked to do for a performance track?

The most common thing is always a voguing break or to make it with a vogue feel house feel.  That’s the number one thing I get asked.

Could you explain to our readers some of the terms used in ballroom?

• “Cunt” is used  when you are just “feeling it” feeling your best.  Or if something looks or sounds great/amazing. Which is virtually the same as “Ovah”
• “Drop” is when the producers name is placed in a song. Or some signature sound that shows that that beat maker or artist made the track or are featured in it.
• A “ha” is another form a vogue beat. There are a couple definitions for it, but one of the most common forms of it is when you transform a mainstream song, a youtube clip, maybe a commercial, tv show, vocals, and add it (sample it) or turn it into a vogue beat/track
• “Runway” is a category in the ballroom scene showing off your best runway walking ability. There are separate tracks usually used for this.
• A “Read” is when you basically call someone or something out. Or talk about someone or something. “Coming” for someone. It’s kind of hard to explain without being from or in scene. The film “Paris is Burning” explains it all!

Outside of music, what's a big influence on you personally?

RuPaul.  The music, the look, the art and even in the business aspect. He has been one of the most influential people in my life other than my family and friends. Just from him being who she is and being the first to do what he does on such a level.

Voguing has been appropriated by the mainstream once before (most notably by Madonna) - do you see this happening again? 

Yes! I do! It already has been. Especially through the music. Half of the mainstream pop artists that are out now seem to have things used from the scene, to the dances to the looks and other elements. It’s just a matter of time until it really hits again, in a bigger way. You can see the signs in pop culture of it emerging again. It’s always been there, people are just catching on to the new form of it.

There have been a few artists lately using some of the language and imagery of ballroom culture in a more mainstream context.  What are your thoughts on that?

At first, I felt as though it wasn’t right. Because a lot of times it’s taken and flipped and used in the way that it isn’t supposed to be meant. I think a lot of people in the scene may feel like that. But then I thought about it, if people take the time to use the terms and use them, it obviously means that the scene has had a bigger impact than people may see. I think thinking like that limits the scene from spreading (when people have an issue with the mainstream using ballroom terms). I do understand though. People want things to stay to themselves, have something to hold on to, referring to the scene. So it’s understandable why people would have a problem with it. But hey, if they want to use it, use it. I look at it is a tribute.
 
Check out more of B Ames' productions on Soundcloud.