From making beats in her dorm room to now being one of the most sought out songwriters in the music industry Nija Charles takes the cake working with the likes of Beyonce, Cardi B and 21 Savage to name a few. The Jersey native phenomena interviews with ABC’s Nightline to share her story and rise to songwriting notoriety. With Cardi B’s recent ‘Rap Album of the Year’ Grammy win, Charles adds another Grammy to her belt.

This 21 year old went from fan to fan favorite. Being a woman in the music industry can be an arduous task but don’t let the five-foot stature fool you – she’s larger than life and only getting started. She mentioned that a solo release is in the works as well. Check out her interview below.