Past deals with Chris Lighty?s Violator Records and Rodney Jerkin?s imprint on Cash Money Records turned out sour, but Gloria is still on the grind. She co-writes all of her lyrics with her hype man and she?s currently working the mixtape circuit in hopes of getting a major record label to bankroll her debut project. Her style is the result of having lived in New York, South Florida, and even her Puerto Rican heritage is felt?(don?t let the blond hair fool you). Her image may evoke thoughts of other sexy female rappers, but her style behind the microphone is distinctly her own. Even though her looks have opened a whole lot of doors, Gloria realizes that this may be one of the factors that prevent people from taking her seriously. Instead of changing her image to be that grimy hood rat chick, she embraces her sexuality and even refers to herself as ?The rappin? Pamela Anderson Lee? and ?The rap Marilyn Monroe.?

Throughout her years in the industry Gloria has evolved from a dancer, and video vixen into a very business-minded artist. So it is more important for her to find the right deal as opposed to just getting signed. Modeling and acting gigs are paying her bills these days; and while she has an overall love for entertaining, music is her true passion. Gloria hopes to go from being ?that chick in the videos,? to that chick with her own videos. It?s safe to say that she?s going to be around for a while because she?s hungry for success on her own terms, and she has a son to feed. Gloria Velez has an uphill battle, no doubt. But she?s patient and her attitude stays positive as she works to fulfill her dreams of superstardom.

--305hiphop.com