Eighteen-year-old FM Supreme was born on the West Side of Chicago and grew up in tough circumstances – in and out of foster care. Today, she’s one of the emerging names on the local hip-hop scene. Her latest album is called Basik Gumbo. And she recently sat down with Eight Forty-Eight contributor Kevin Coval to talk about her blended flavor.

FM Supreme will perform in Chicago on December 14 at the Jane Adams Hull House Museum, and on December 15 at Elastic Arts as part of the Super Heroes of Sound series.