"As the child of a musician some of Lady Fingaz earliest memories revolve around the stage, taking in her father's gigs, and often sitting in to sing with the band. From this musical beginning she began studying piano at an early age and in her teenage years she would then discover and enthrall herself in the art of djing and turntablism. Soon this Austin, Texas native found her element better known as dj/turntablist, producer and vocalist Lady Fingaz. Moving to New Orleans in 2001 she kept perfecting her mixes and cuts, the basics of turntablism, all while earning two business degrees at UNO. It was in New Orleans where she would quickly make a name for herself as a rising DJ talent in an all too often male dominated genre. In 2004 Offbeat’s Best of the Beat Awards honored her with Best Emerging Hip-Hop Artist for her accomplishments throughout New Orleans. In 2006 Lady Fingaz joined the collective Females Wit Funk, which features the top female turntablists from around the world. Following the destruction