Who is Music and Film Storyteller Lynn Tate?
For as long as I can remember, a young lady by the name of Lynn Tate has been extremely consistent in the music industry. With super-star determination and relentless hustle, she has pushed her music and brand to new heights, with an impressive footprint in the industry and now she can be touted as a music and film storyteller.
Lynn’s artistic talents extend far beyond her musical abilities. Not only is she a gifted musician, but she has also showcased her versatility as an artist through various creative endeavors. One notable achievement is her work as a writer and producer for the gripping film “BamaGirl.” This thought-provoking movie delves into the harrowing themes of kidnapping and human trafficking, shedding light on these important issues. Released on the Tubi network, “BamaGirl” stands as a testament to Lynn’s dedication to storytelling and her commitment to bringing awareness to social injustices. Her ability to captivate audiences through different artistic mediums truly exemplifies her boundless creativity and firm passion.
Lynn Tate – agency submitted press photo
Lynn Tate is not only focused on her own success but is also a community builder and a staunch supporter of others. She has become a brand ambassador for 411 Pain, using her platform to make a positive impact on those around her.
Throughout her career, Lynn Tate has collaborated with notable artists, including Rich Homie Quan, Kwony Cash, Derez De, shon, and many others. These collaborations have helped her expand her artistic horizons and explore different genres.
Being one of the many supporting DJs who had the privilege of witnessing Lynn Tate’s determination in action, I can attest to the remarkable nature of her passion. With unwavering dedication and a relentless drive, she showcases her talent and ambition with no remorse for any obstacles that may come her way. In Lynn Tate’s eyes, there is no such thing as a deficit – she only sees endless possibilities and opportunities to shine. Her indomitable spirit is truly awe-inspiring and leaves a lasting impression on all who have the pleasure of experiencing her artistry.
In this one-on-one interview, you’d get to understand more of this phenomenal artist with words from her own mouth.
How do you balance your various roles as a singer, songwriter, actor, and scriptwriter?
It’s easy. Writing movies is just like writing songs. And shooting movies to me is just like shooting music videos. Probably because I sing country and country music tells stories. So, I can balance my life because it’s the same life in one.
Can you tell us about the inspiration behind your latest project?
Bama Girl is based on true events. It’s something really sensitive that happened to me in my life and I wanted young women to be aware of the signs of trafficking. There are so many different ways to get caught up in that life.
Watch Bama Girl onTubi
What drew you to the world of scriptwriting and film production?
I’ve worked on set as a Personal Assistant on Marvel sets, Tyler Perry sets, and many more, also doing a lot of background actress roles just to learn, so I watched the directors for hours and hours until I realized even without a budget I can do what they do as well.
How do you approach the creative process when writing songs versus writing scripts?
I love telling stories. It’s the same formula as writing songs and movies to me. Because country music is like a movie.
In which year would you say that you’ve actually recorded your first country song?
14 years ago, my first song was called, “Get Away”. That’s when I knew this was it.
What inspired your multi-genre experiences?
I’ve always wanted to sing country music. It’s just no one would really accept it in Atlanta, so I ended up going in and auditioning for a girl group and they ended up turning me into a rapper because of my tattoos, so I kind of just got caught up in that lifestyle and gave people what they wanted, but really what I wanted was to sing Country Pop.
Explain the emotions you felt on making the decision to depart Alabama and relocate to Atlanta when you did many years ago.
It wasn’t hard at all because I still go home on the weekends to visit my family.
What were some of your exceptions once reaching the ATL?
The first day I moved to Atlanta, I got a waitressing job at Hard Rock Café, and right next to Hard Rock was a studio and that’s where I auditioned for a girl group, so it really happened instantly for me when I first moved to ATL. because God was telling me to go to Atlanta so I did.
How long after getting settled in Atlanta would you say motion started to flow and well-known artists and entrepreneurs reached out to collaborate? And who were some of those people?
It happened instantly when I moved there, I ended up being in the group called “Noralynn Rowe”, and we were signed to Noon Time. They had Ciara at one point along with August Alsina, and Jazzy Pha, we had a song with 2 Chainz and more, so it instantly happened for me.
What was growing up in Alabama like?
I grew up in Portland, Oregon, but every summer I would go home to Tuskegee, Alabama, just to be around my own kind, but when I was in Portland I sang in the church choir in the school choir. I even led the Martin Luther King assembly every year because I was the only black girl in my school, me and my sister, lol.
Could you share a most memorable experience from your journey as an artist so far and looking back at it now it was a lesson worth experiencing?
My best experience with this music was when I used to be with Shawty Lo. He was the first artist to ever let me open up for him on a big stage. He gave me a lot of opportunities, and if it wasn’t for him, then I wouldn’t have all the features I had, and I wouldn’t have done a lot of the things that I did, Rest in peace, Shawty Lo.
As a creative and determined woman, what challenges have you faced in the industry, and how did you overcome them?
It’s very hard being a female in the industry, you know of course we all get tried we all get taken advantage of, but that’s why everybody does not win, you have to keep going, and you must have faith in God, and just let him lead the way, and do the best to avoid men that gives women a tough time and portrays, you have to do this to make it to the next level, there’s ways around that because I’m a prime example.
How emotional is it for you to incorporate social issues and important themes into your music and films?
I mean, it’s not hard, you know, I sing country music. That’s what we do, we tell what’s going on, we tell real-life situations and we tell what’s going on in our lives daily, that’s all Country.
What advice would you give to aspiring artists who want to pursue multiple creative disciplines?
Just don’t give up, you know I used to have dreams that I was shooting movies and I was doing all this big stuff. You know they were all in my dreams, and now my dreams are coming true, so just keep dreaming and striving, and soon after, as long as you don’t ever stop, it will happen.
Are there any upcoming projects or collaborations that you’re excited about?
I just finished Bama Girl, which dropped on Tubi and I have another film called “The Other Woman” that is dropping this summer. I’m working on two more films, so I’m staying very busy and getting stuff done. I’m hoping one day Tyler Perry will see all the work that I’m doing and sign me as one of his Writers and Directors.
How do you stay motivated and inspired to continue creating in such an ever-evolving industry?
I got God. I understand the power I have, to always thank God for it, but these dreams keep popping up in my head and I’m writing them down and I’m bringing them to life. I don’t think it will ever stop.
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