Article by Miles Corley

During my interview with Baddie Brooks, I got to know her as an individual and an artist. When she entered the studio, I felt the presence of someone who was proud and had achieved reclamation.

Baddie Brooks understands how to reach her target audience through music. With her discography and debut album Reclamation, Brooks’ music is a unifying anthem that sends a positive message to people in the LGBTQ+ community. Her song “LGBT'' comes to mind when I think of bringing together the community. 

“Just keep doing you and keep shining.” — Baddie Brooks

Baddie Brooks has a music history that originated 16 years ago. Brooks studied trumpet performance in the fifth grade and continued to learn during her undergraduate career at Eastern Michigan University. She has taken that talent and brought it to the world stage. On top of her mastery of an instrument, Brooks has incredible vocals.

Before I had the opportunity to interview Brooks, I took the time to listen to her album, and I understood that she knew how to produce a complete album. Reclamation tells a story of being an African American Trans woman in America. 

Brooks discusses subjects such as being neglected by family and friends, self-reflection, people pleasing, being sexualized by others, not giving a damn, just having fun and being comfortable with yourself. The album Reclamation ends with “13 years,” a 4-minute track that dives into the time it took to stop living in fear and finally claim the best part of herself. Brooks continues to shine brighter than any artist and continues her music career with her new song, “Nails,” released on all listening platforms.