She’s young but she’s wise. At just 17 years old, Bktherula exudes introspection and empathy that far separates her from the pack. “Aware,” she says. “If there’s one word to describe me, it’s ‘aware’.” The artist is in a heady place. The last year has been a blur; from hustling independently around Atlanta and culminating in her first major label deal with Warner Records. But she’s already thinking about the big picture– being a voice for her generation. “I hope to spread my message across the entire world. I’m informing people. That’s why I really make music,” she says. “Motivational speakers can’t get to everyone but through music, I can.”