Yarddownmimi

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Tomisha Johnson P/k/a Yarddopwn Mi Mi is a rising hip-hop artist from South Central Los Angeles. With a passion for storytelling and a love for dance, Yard Down Mi Mi was drawn to the hip-hop culture during middle school. Influenced by artists like Warren G, Snoop Dogg, and Slick Rick, Mi Mi was inspired to tell stories through music. Local artists in Los Angeles, such as Joe Moses, YG, RJ, Ash Bee from the Vixens Ent, and Drake, have been Mi Mi's biggest musical influences. Their grind from the bottom to the top motivated Mi Mi to believe in starting from the bottom and working hard to be heard and successful while still staying connected to the community. When it comes to the creative process, Mi Mi listens to the beat and goes with the flow of the emotions it evokes. Drawing from personal experiences and the stories shared by friends, Mi Mi aims to create music that tells a meaningful story. The theme of Mi Mi's music is women empowerment, aiming to portray the female perspect