PHOTOS: Lady P Brings Friends and New Music to Vermillion Art Gallery
Photos: Erik Kalligraphy
Seattle artist Lady P recently hosted Lady P & Friends at Vermillion Art Gallery & Bar, presenting an intimate, community-driven live music event rooted in connection, reflection, and raw expression. More than a performance, the night felt like a gathering, bringing together close collaborators and longtime friends like MDM London, YKTMV, and PS, and her audience into a space that felt personal rather than performative.
The evening included a live sneak preview of Lady P’s upcoming project, “My Zone,” offering attendees an early look into her current creative direction. With no tension in the room and an electric sense of unity throughout the night, the event stood as a reminder of the power of live music when community, honesty, and intention align.
Who Is Lady P?
Lady P is a Seattle-based hip-hop artist known for her gritty delivery, emotionally honest storytelling, and unwavering sense of self. Her music is rooted in lived experience—balancing raw realism with confidence and vulnerability—while resisting trend-driven expectations. Built through years of consistency, collaboration, and resilience, her presence reflects an artist deeply grounded in community and uncompromising in voice. Lady P & Friends reinforced her reputation as a powerful live performer and a vital contributor to Seattle’s evolving music culture.
Post-Event Q&A with Lady P
Q: Looking back, what did Lady P & Friends represent for you personally and creatively?
A: “Personally, that show was a release. It’s been a lot going on in my life over the past year, including losing a loved one. I really just let my playlist play life that night. Those are my guys, and I wanted to share that moment with them. Creatively, it reassured me that I’m still the most underrated female artist in the city.”
Q: How did it feel to share a live sneak preview of “My Zone” before its release?
A: “On everything, sharing this project before the release was really epic for me. The crowd reaction was crazy. All the love and good vibes in the room were amazing. I always be saying I’m finna stop doing music, but it’s shows like that one that make me feel like I can’t at this point.”
Q: How did performing at Vermillion Art Gallery & Bar shape the energy of the night?
A: “Doing the show at Vermillion not only let me do my thing, it made it very up close and personal. The owner is a really good friend of mine, and so is the staff, so it felt like I was doing a show in the living room for the homies. The energy was electric.”
Q: What stood out about sharing the stage with the other artists that night?
A: “Every artist that performed, I have a personal bond with. It wasn’t a bunch of people who don’t know each other. All of us have spent many hours together—long studio nights, back-to-back shows—so it was hella dope to kill another one with my friends.”
Q: Was there a moment during the night that stood out most to you?
A: “What stood out the most was all the different types of people in the room. I was in there spitting that grimy shit, and everybody was loving it. No fights, just all love. It reaffirmed that I’m really her.”
Q: After performing My Zone live, did your understanding of the project change at all?
A: “Nah, nothing changed. It just made me very sure of my next steps with this music.”
Q: How do you feel about where Seattle’s music scene is right now?
A: “No lie, Seattle got so much heat. The problem is the city ain’t really come together for real yet. Once that happens, it’s up for the city.”
Q: What do you think the audience walked away with that night?
A: “People really got a look into me. My songs be real deep—I be telling stories. Some people maybe walked away with a better understanding of me. Some had never even heard my music, but I told them to come and they did. That show was just all around different.”
Check out what Lady P is up to @queen_pzo on Instagram and stay tuned for the release of “My Zone.” Give Erik Kalligraphy a follow @kalligraphy45 on Instagram and @kalligraphy on X.
