Photography and Interview by Lauren Engel
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“I just wish to make the best of myself, and be happy and successful in what I love to do. I see myself being on stage infront of thousands of people, I know it will come one day.”
We continue with our modern woman series, which is all about the 21st century girl. Mercedes Edison is a model, DJ and producer. Although she was born in the UK, she has spent most of her life exploring other places, and says she quite likes living out of her suitcase. Attending school in New York for music producing, gracing covers of various magazine and taking on DJing, her music career is just beginning, and we can’t wait to see what she has in store. As you can tell, Mercedes loves art, and showcases that through her tattoos.
So aswell as a DJ, you also produce music, When did you start getting interested in music production?
Music to me is always the answer to anything! So I just thought, why not do what I love and create music also! I went to school in NYC for music production and finished not so long ago. Since then I’ve been working on some stuff to share soon.
Other than the UK where else have you DJ’d?
I only just started my djing career, so right now England and Europe, soon to be everywhere.
We played rap music while we were shooting, but your DJ genre is more house –what gets you going?
Like I said I LOVE music, I play house and hip hop. Hip hop is for sure my favorite type of music, I love a good twerk! (Haha) when I play hip hop I love seeing the crowd react. Then when I play house I feel like I’m a whole different person and I love the mood it sets.
Where did they name “Unimerce” come from? And why didn’t you want to DJ with your original name?
It’s funny because when I tell people ‘unimerce’ they always pronounce it wrong. It actually rhymes with universe, and merce is short for mercedes, UNI being only one of me , unique !! Mercedes edison is used for my modeling, it’s like having alter egos lol .
What is your dream goal I’m the end?
I just wish to make the best of myself, and be happy and successful in what I love to do. I see myself being on stage infront of thousands of people, I know it will come one day.
How long have you been singing for and have you done any training?
I’m quite shy when it comes to my singing, and sometimes throw up some snapchats if your lucky enough to of seen them haha. But you guys will hear some stuff soon I’m excited to show. I do have a vocal coach – she’s amazing.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I couldn’t possibly tell you, I don’t even know where I’m going to be tomorrow (haha)
Tell us about your tattoos–what was the situation in which you got them and what do they mean?
I started getting tattoos when I was 16. I’ve always been a rebel when it came to my mum telling me ‘no’ the body is a pice of art, we all have stories in our lives, and I like to display them within my tattoos. Every tattoo of mine tells a story of my life and holds a memory.
Other than DJing, music production and modeling, what other hobbies do you have?
I go to the gym religiously, I love fitness. I love travelling, eating good food and hanging out with my loved ones. The simple things!
What would you tell your 15 year old self?
Just to be myself, it got me where I am today and I’m proud of who I am ❤
