Today’s hip-hop climate seems to have strayed away from its original essence, which is something that female emcee POCA hopes to change. Armed with her pen, microphone and an unshakeable will to succeed, she’s ready to show everyone she’s up for the challenge.The Southern California native has had to deal with adversity nearly all her life, on and off records. From serving jail time in the past to having to work to overcome the negative stereotypes that face women in hip-hop, she’s moved past countless roadblocks. Instead of letting it conquer her, she’s used it all as an inspiration to make the most of her musical skills, showcasing her ability on the mic and earning herself a name. Her debut mixtape “Spilled Milk” was born of those struggles, a perfect personification of the talent she brings to the table.

The mixtape is 15 songs of raw artistic ability covering topics that range from radio politics to life’s struggles and much more. The project received lots of positive feedback after a limited release and was re-released with Coast2Coast DJ Don Moroko. It features production from notables like Dae One, The H.E.R.O.E.S, Jansport J and others. It also includes appearances from Nate Dogg, Chevy Jones, B.F.L.Y, Pac 10, Ms. Jade and more.